Category: Training Theory
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Weekly Newsletter – Why do you even run at all?
A few weeks ago I started a new job. I’ve been having so much fun with it and it’s reminded me of something really important, that applies to all areas of life – including training… You have to enjoy what you do to both give your best effort, and to see the progress! So this week, I…
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How to stack consecutive long runs for older and injury-prone athletes
The traditional approach is to do the massive, race-specific day on the first day (say, a Saturday), and the shorter effort the next day. When athletes have worked up to this state and can recover from it, this is the best approach. Even just from a perspective of helping that second run feel like something…
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Weekly Newsletter – Finding your downhill flow & downhill training theories!
This article is for athletes that work with me and subscribers to the site! If you aren’t one of those but still want to read the article, simply reach out to me!
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Weekly Newsletter – Avoiding RED-S with a pre-race checklist
This article is for athletes that work with me and subscribers to the site! If you aren’t one of those but still want to read the article, simply reach out to me!
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The 15 questions every trail runner should be asking themselves before their next race
There are many reasons why I love trail running over any other type of running. The main one is because of its varying levels of complexity. The puzzle that must come together. The sheer amount of things that you need to get right to have a successful race and accomplish what you want. So with…
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Pre-race checklist #4 – Mental preparation
Preparation goes beyond just looking at a map! Here are all the things you should prepare in the lead-up to your next ultra or trail race!
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Pre-race checklist #3 – Recovery from training
What signs has your body given you in the past few weeks that you haven’t paid enough attention to? What areas of the body are most likely to take a hit on race day? Is there still time to work on making sure those areas are ready to go on race day? (e.g. strength work,…
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Pre-race checklist #2 – Race-Day Specifics
This is one of the most important facets to training, especially in the three to six weeks before an event. Making it more race-specific is usually best, especially in a couple of key training sessions per week. This goes with practicing your nutrition at race pace/effort, getting on terrain that is similar enough (or maybe…
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Pre-race checklist #1 – Fuelling & Nutrition
A – Have you figured out what fuelling options work best for you in training? Have you tested your carb and sodium levels to see what works best for your body? And at similar enough lengths to your event? I ask every question you need to consider about fuelling and nutrition prior to your next…
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Weekly Newsletter – The benefits of strides
I don’t think strides are anyone’s favourite thing when it comes to running, there are few things that can give you more bang for your buck from a training and physiology perspective, especially in helping you reach that echelon you have for yourself faster. Here is why strides are so important to long-term development.
Rhys Desmond 