Tag: Ontario Trail Running

• 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…

  Rhys Desmond

  October 28, 2024

  Trail Running

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• The best uphill segments in Ontario for trail runners

  

  If you love the trails, chances are you love hills! Maybe even if it’s begrudgingly. Here are the hills that I’ve relied on over the past two years for workouts and race prep on the trails.

  Rhys Desmond

  May 31, 2024

  Trail Running

  Borer’s Falls, Boyne Valley, Bruce Trail, EX67, Graham’s Hill Climb, Grey Highlands Ontario, Hamilton Ontario, Hill Training, K2, Martin Road, Mono Ontario, Ontario, Ontario Trail Running, PB59, Pretty River, Rat Jaw, Sally & Dave, Smokey Hollow, Sulphur Springs, Trail Running, Up Up Up!, Uphills

• 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…

  Rhys Desmond

  December 30, 2023

  Trail Running

  Borer’s Falls, Bruce Trail, EO92, Eugenia Falls, Falling Water Trail Marathon, Grey Highlands Ontario, Hamilton Ontario, Mono Ontario, Ontario, Ontario Trail Running, QP98, Rat Jaw, Smokey Hollow, Strava, Strava Crowns, Strava Segments, Sulphur Springs, The Bad Thing, Trail Running