Tag: Training Theory
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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…
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Weekly Newsletter – Listening to your body
As runners, we’ve always got something going on! This is where the ability to discern whether something is an injury or just tightness/soreness becomes imperative. But even if something is only tightness, what do we do next? How do we help it subside? Here is my newsletter for athletes!
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Weekly Newsletter – Why you can’t just do the bare minimum
Trail and ultra running is a complex, multifaceted discipline that requires so much more than just aerobic fitness and endurance. It’s as much a mental game as a physical one, and it’s as much about nutrition, strength, and recovery as it is about training. In order to maximize the chance of success in such a…
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Weekly Newsletter – Adventure is part of the fun!
The art of exploration is so powerful to making a run more meaningful and memorable. Running with friends has the same effect.
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Weekly Newsletter – Why do you even run at all?
A few weeks ago I started a new job. I’ve been having so much fun with it and it’s reminded me of something really important, that applies to all areas of life – including training… You have to enjoy what you do to both give your best effort, and to see the progress! So this week, I…
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How to stack consecutive long runs for older and injury-prone athletes
The traditional approach is to do the massive, race-specific day on the first day (say, a Saturday), and the shorter effort the next day. When athletes have worked up to this state and can recover from it, this is the best approach. Even just from a perspective of helping that second run feel like something…
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Weekly Newsletter – Finding your downhill flow & downhill training theories!
This article is for athletes that work with me and subscribers to the site! If you aren’t one of those but still want to read the article, simply reach out to me!
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Weekly Newsletter – Avoiding RED-S with a pre-race checklist
This article is for athletes that work with me and subscribers to the site! If you aren’t one of those but still want to read the article, simply reach out to me!
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The 15 questions every trail runner should be asking themselves before their next race
There are many reasons why I love trail running over any other type of running. The main one is because of its varying levels of complexity. The puzzle that must come together. The sheer amount of things that you need to get right to have a successful race and accomplish what you want. So with…
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Pre-race checklist #4 – Mental preparation
Preparation goes beyond just looking at a map! Here are all the things you should prepare in the lead-up to your next ultra or trail race!
Rhys Desmond 