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Lifestyle and mindset changes since I started training for an ultramarathon
At a low-point in my life, an awfully difficult day of desperation and distraught, I turned to my computer and searched for meaning in the form of upcoming (sold-out) ultramarathon races in Ontario. ‘I’ll get out there next year instead’, I said to myself. Since taking on this path, I feel happier with who I…
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The benefits of back to back runs
Out of all the training I’ve done thus far for my ultramarathonning future, my back-to-back Saturday/Sunday long-runs have been both the most enjoyable/enriching, and the most beneficial to increasing my physical and mental capacity for running long.
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What type of milk to drink for runners
As runners, milk, in all of its different forms, often becomes a part of our diet. But if you’ve been around the block, you’ve also probably heard the never-ending debates about why all of the different forms are both good for you, and simultaneously bad for you. This can be confusing, like much of the…
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The absurdity of nutrition advice for runners
If you’ve been in this realm long enough, you’ve likely made strides to better your health, and not just for the sake of running. It’s easy to get on a health kick and go down a rabbit hole when it comes to nutrition. After all, there are very few things in life that make our…
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Workouts for Ultramarathon Training
Let’s face it. Not only do you want to run far, but you want to run far in a faster amount of time. Workouts (also known as interval training) should never be the priority when training for an ultra, but they will be of a massive benefit in your preparation for handling those longer distances.…
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Nutrition for running long distances, ultra & trail
You don’t need me to tell you that your food choices play a massive role in your ability to run as far or as fast, with the right level of awareness and alertness pre-run. So with that, I detail my best tips for eating a healthy, balanced diet, and the best foods to eat when…
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How to start training for an ultra-trail race
Like anything in life, there is no one size fits all to training for an ultramarathon. However, I want to share my experiences over 13 years of running, and what I am currently doing to begin my training for an ultramarathon based on past experiences, my research, and what feels right for my body in…
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How to prioritize running in your life
The most common barrier to training for an ultramarathon is time. For those that want to make running a priority in their lives, it takes a massive amount of devotion and dedication. If you mix running and exploration together like I do, you’re likely going to be taking up even more of your time as…
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Finding your motivation to run long
There are both healthy reasons to run, and unhealthy reasons to run. Sometimes those reasons merge, and sometimes what started out as a journey toward better health quickly becomes a journey toward worsened health. I found myself in this state between 2017-2018, where I was inevitably destroying my body.
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Why Erling Haaland scores so many goals
Let’s not get overly simplistic about this. Erling Haaland is the best footballer in the world at the moment. But how he scores so many goals can be scrutinized in far greater depth than simply saying he’s an alien. So with that, here is our latest analysis on the great Erling Haaland, and how he…
Rhys Desmond
Training Theory & Coaching
