Tag: Strava

• 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

• 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