Tag: Goal Setting
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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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Phases of the moon
“I thought I saw my future, but it turns out that the crystal ball was cracked.” – Katie Pruitt, Phases of the Moon A few months ago, I wrote an article called The year of opportunity. In the article, I described one of my greatest problems. I’m always thinking about the future. I’m always thinking…
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Gorge Watefalls 50K Recap: The art of recalibration
It wasn’t the day I wanted. But it was definitely the day I needed. Here is why recalibration is so important, and my race recap of Gorge Waterfalls 50K
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The power of naming your greatest accomplishments
“Feel the rain on your skin. No one else can feel it for you.” – Unwritten, Natasha Bedingfield Let’s face it. Even those of us that reflect on the daily, don’t reflect enough. Sure, you might reflect upon the day. What you’re thankful for. What you’re looking forward to. How you’re going to overcome those…
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The year of opportunity
At the start of 2023, I made the conscious decision to re-evaluate my life. For the months leading into that reflective experiment, I had been asking the famous Bruno Mars question “Whatchu tryna do?”. I had chosen the path to try and make 24-carrot magic in the air, and ultimately ended up unfulfilled. It took…
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How to stay conscious when you drown
I have often found that the end of one year is often the best time to reflect on what you’d like to see change for the following year. At the end of 2022, I found myself in a wintery blue rut, feeling a lack of purpose, and more gravely, a true sense of self. I…
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Sulphur Springs 50k Recap – A photo-finish at the final climb
My first ultramarathon is officially in the books, and with a third-place photo finish, I feel great about how I executed the race.
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Developing a growth mindset…
Our abilities are not fixed in time, and can change with practice and help. So it’s important to approach any challenges or perceived inabilities with a growth mindset, and positive self-talk. That’s why in this article I’m going to be giving you some tips and tricks to establishing a growth mindset.
Rhys Desmond 