Tag: Falling Water Trail Marathon
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How to maximize your potential as a trail runner in Ontario
After two years of trail running in Ontario, I have officially joined the club of people that have moved away from the province to gain greater access to mountains and competition at the highest end of the sport. But after going through the trials and tribulations of gaming the system in the province, I wanted…
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How to train for a mountain race without any mountains
I don’t have any mountains. I move mountains. But I don’t have any to train on. Often times, I feel like I want to escape. To train in the mountains so that I can match the mountain goats stride for stride. But in reality, you can train for mountainous terrain without mountains.
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Why I love trail running
In the final culmination (hopefully final) of my injury woes, I opened Instagram and saw an algorithmic ad for the Golden Trail World Series, celebrating the successes of Remi Bonnet and Nienke Brinkman. Conducting my own research, it sounded like the most amazing form of our sport ever. Running, almost exclusively, on trails. On technical…
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The toughest Strava segments in Ontario
Trail running in Ontario is severely underrated. We have so much to offer when it comes to technical terrain, punchy climbs up and down, and stunning views across the province. While we might not have the mountainous mountains of BC, Quebec or Alberta, Ontario certainly has much to offer in providing a fun home for…
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The best trail running & ultra races in Ontario
Here are the best trail & ultra races for runners in Ontario!
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Falling Water Trail Marathon – Race Recap – “Rocks!”
It’s the first year of trail for the both of us, we’re both mid-twenties, and we’re both podium finishers at two of Ontario’s craziest trail races now. I think Dylan will be a great training partner to have in the coming months, and I’m so pumped now for The Bad Thing in October, knowing that…
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Visualization and race-specific training
I’ve always had a wild imagination. Growing up, I’d play hockey and soccer in my basement for hours on end. Every single time, I’d visualize being the best in the world. I’d break all the records, score the wildest of goals, and mesmerize the commentators every time. When I quit hockey at age 12 and…
Rhys Desmond 