Tag: Interval Training

• High ambition, high caution: my new running motto

  

  As I enter a new phase in my running career and take on a cautious approach to dedicated training, I find myself balancing the line between all of these crazy ambitions I have within my running career, and accomplishing those ambitions in the most cautious ways possible.

  Rhys Desmond

  March 9, 2023

  Health & Fitness, Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Running, Training, Workouts

  Adaptations, Ambition, Caution, David Roche, Intentional Training, Interval Training, Kilian Jornet, Plantar Fasciitis, Quality Training, Recovery, Running Mottos, Speed Work, Workouts

• Why you shouldn’t train at maximum intensity

  

  If I was to tell any athlete in any sport one piece of advice it would be this: You don’t need to train at maximum intensity to perform at maximum intensity. For that matter, you don’t even need to perform at maximum intensity in any sport except for in short bursts.

  Rhys Desmond

  January 1, 2023

  Health & Fitness, Personal Development, Running, Training, Workouts

  Hard Workouts, Injuries, Injury Prevention, Interval Training, Intervals, Maximum Capacity, Maximum Intensity, Micro Tears, Running Coach, Running Injuries, Speed Work

• Best indoor cycling workouts for runners

  

  The indoor cycle is a powerful machine for the injured runner, the winter season, and anyone aiming for some cross-training year-round. It can be great for an easy day on tired legs, but simultaneously stellar for getting in an easy workout when your options for intense workouts are reduced. I’ve personally spent the past six…

  Rhys Desmond

  December 23, 2022

  Cycling, Health & Fitness, Personal Development, Training, Workouts

  Hard Workouts, Indoor Cycling, Indoor Exercise, Interval Training, Intervals, Running Injuries, Training, Winter Training, Workouts

• Interval training in the cold Canadian winters

  

  If you’re a running addict or enthusiast like I am, chances are, you’re well-versed in running in all kinds of weather. But sometimes, no matter how experienced we are in running in different climates, the conditions can get in the way. With that, I give you my best tips for running in the cold, snowy…

  Rhys Desmond

  November 16, 2022

  Health & Fitness, Inspirational, Personal Development, Training, Workouts

  Cold, Footwear, Hill Training, Interval Training, Intrinsic motivation, Saucony, Snow, Training Regimen, Winter Running, Workouts

• Workouts for Ultramarathon Training

  

  Let’s face it. Not only do you want to run far, but you want to run far in a faster amount of time. Workouts (also known as interval training) should never be the priority when training for an ultra, but they will be of a massive benefit in your preparation for handling those longer distances.…

  Rhys Desmond

  November 11, 2022

  Running, Ultra Running, Workouts

  Cool-Down, Hill Training, Interval Training, Intervals, Speed, Strides, Tempo, Training Plan, Training Regimen, Training Schedule, Ultra Running, Ultramarathon, VO2 Max, Warm-Up, Workouts

• Best indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the Winter

  Winter is coming. In fact for many of us in Canada, it’s been here for weeks. So with that, and as the time to enjoy the outdoors slowly starts to dwindle away for those not addicted to their outdoor sport, here is our favourite indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the winter.

  Rhys Desmond

  December 5, 2020

  Cycling, Health & Fitness, Training

  Cycling, Fitness, Hard Workouts, Health and Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Indoor Exercise, Interval Training