Tag: UTMB

• Weekly Newsletter – The mentalities of the top trail runners in the world

  

  When things happen in races that you can’t control, you need to stay present, and continue fighting the smart fight. This is what separates the top 1% from the top 0.1%.

  Rhys Desmond

  September 1, 2025

  Hidden Gem, Personal Development, Professional Development, Trail Running

  Coaching Newsletter, Hidden Gem, OCC, Positive Mindset, Positive Psychology, Positivity, Self Development, Sport Psychology, Trail Running, Ultra Running, UTMB, Weekly Newsletter

• Hidden Gem #3 – UTMB Indexes are so freaking weird

  

  Out of all the ranking and scoring systems in our sport, UTMB’s somehow happens to be the best. I say somehow, as there is so much that still doesn’t make sense about it. Not to mention the fact that UTMB is fraught with controversy. But for all intents and purposes, it’s the best. What a…

  Rhys Desmond

  September 2, 2024

  Hidden Gem, Races, Trail Running

  Coaching Newsletter, ITRA, Races, Trail Running, Ultrasignup, UTMB, UTMB Index