Back to Back Runs is an ultramarathon running and training website, dedicated to helping runners improve their craft. The site focuses primarily on training and racing those longer distances, and the craziness of ultra running as a sport. Nutrition advice, injury rehab and general running advice are also focuses of the site.
The site leader – Rhys Desmond, has been running competitively since 2009, and boasts the following PB’s:
5K: 16:40
10K: 34:20
Half Marathon: 1:17:30
Quotes to live by…
Starting points are important, because we often end up close to where we started.
Whether you can or you can’t, you’re right.
Harrison Ford
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
After an initial running career of cross country championships across the country and half marathon victories in London, ON, Rhys details his ultra running journey as it’s happening. Rhys currently has the goal of establishing several FKT’s around the beautiful trails of Ontario, and winning an ultra before 2024 – pending injury set-backs! To get in contact or join the community, simply see the links below!
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