Tag: Coaching Newsletter
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Weekly Newsletter – Being intentional with cross-training!

Cross-training needs to be done with intentionality! Here is what to keep in mind on your days off from running.
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Weekly Newsletter – Training (and recovering!) with a busy lifestyle

I know you’re checking the box when it comes to training! But are you checking the box when it comes to recovery? Here’s what you need to consider in order to recover properly within your busy lifestyle!
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Weekly Newsletter – Listening to your body

As runners, we’ve always got something going on! This is where the ability to discern whether something is an injury or just tightness/soreness becomes imperative. But even if something is only tightness, what do we do next? How do we help it subside? Here is my newsletter for athletes!
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Weekly Newsletter – Why you can’t just do the bare minimum

Trail and ultra running is a complex, multifaceted discipline that requires so much more than just aerobic fitness and endurance. It’s as much a mental game as a physical one, and it’s as much about nutrition, strength, and recovery as it is about training. In order to maximize the chance of success in such a…
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Weekly Newsletter – Adventure is part of the fun!

The art of exploration is so powerful to making a run more meaningful and memorable. Running with friends has the same effect.
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Weekly Newsletter – Making races more fun!

So as we all build toward our next races together, I encourage you to think of ways that you can make racing more fun!
Rhys Desmond
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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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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 – What makes for a good running song?

In this newsletter, exclusive to athletes in my coaching program and subscribers, I share what exactly makes for a good running song, based on my years of carefully curating running playlists to stay focused and run faster.
Rhys Desmond
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Weekly Newsletter – How much vert do you actually need for mountain races?

This weekend marked the anniversary of one of my favourite races – Sulphur Springs. It’s the fastest and most competitive trail race in Ontario, and with its runnable terrain and modest elevation, provides the opportunity for trail and road runners to intertwine. In Ontario, you don’t get that much high-quality, runnable trails, as they’re either…
