Tag: Sub-Ultra

• 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

• Lessons from my latest race – Harricana 28K

  

  After competing in three 30K’s this year and trying to find a rhythm with them, I feel like I finally nailed one last weekend at the Harricana 28K. Here are some of my reflections post-race and what I will take with me moving forward into future races.

  Rhys Desmond

  September 13, 2025

  Races, Trail Running

  Confidence, Fuelling, Races, Racing Theories, Reframing Negative Thoughts, Self Talk, Shorter Racing, Sub-Ultra, Threshold Training, Trail Running, Training Theory, Ultra-Trail Harricana, UTHC 28K, XACT Nutrition

• Shorter, faster, stronger: Why I’m going down in distance on the trails

  

  When I decided to take up ultra running as a passion project in 2023, I had long seen myself as someone who would always be better going long. Long, and potentially, eventually, longer. But instead of going longer, I now have a burning desire to do something else. Go faster and shorter, and become stronger…

  Rhys Desmond

  August 5, 2025

  My Personal Journey, Races, Trail Running

  Athlétisme Québec, Canadian Trail Running, Confidence, Coupe Québec Trail, Fun, My Journey, Perceived Weaknesses, Recovery, Running, Short Trail Racing, Sub-Ultra, Trail Running, Training Theory, Ultra Running