Tag: Relative Effort

• Weekly Newsletter – The Strava metrics that actually matter

  

  Recently, I’ve noticed a wonderful trend with my fitness. My heart rate has continued to lower by the month, both on easy runs and workouts. Faster paces are more manageable than they’ve been in years. Yet Strava has continuously shown a downward trajectory in my “Fitness”. It’s easy to see that this isn’t correct. But…

  Rhys Desmond

  November 16, 2025

  Trail Running, Training Theory

  Data, Fitness Score, Heart Rate, Heart Rate Zones, Prediction Trends, Relative Effort, Running, Strava, Strava Scores, Trail Running, Training, Training Theory, Training Zones

• Weekly Newsletter – Are you running too fast?

  

  Yes. Yes you are. Here’s why, and how to know.

  Rhys Desmond

  September 14, 2025

  Hidden Gem, Trail Running, Training Theory

  1, Coaching Newsletter, Easy Running, Hidden Gem, Injury Prevention, Relative Effort, Running, Strava, Strides, Trail Running, Training Theory, Weekly Newsletter