Tag: Running Efficiency

• Training theories for a shorter, faster race

  

  As I gear up towards my next few shorter races and coach many athletes doing the same, I wanted to share some thoughts on the training theories for a shorter race taken from my most recent training block – leading into the Harricana 28K.

  Rhys Desmond

  September 30, 2025

  Trail Running

  Confidence, Fatigue Resistance, Fun, Hard Workouts, Hill Workouts, Races, Running Efficiency, Short Trail Racing, Speed, Speed Development, Speed Work, Sub-Ultra, Threshold Training, Trail Running, Training Theory, VO2 Max, Workouts

• How I’ve become a better trail runner by running less on trails

  

  I knew I needed to prioritize my “speed” in 2025 to get faster. But I didn’t realize how quickly we could make cosmic changes just from more of an emphasis on one thing: Road running (i.e. running economy and efficiency).

  Rhys Desmond

  May 4, 2025

  Trail Running, Training Theory

  Dylan Pust, Road Running, Running, Running Economy, Running Efficiency, Speed Work, Trail Running, Training Theory