Tag: Racing Theories

• Sulphur Springs 50k Recap – A photo-finish at the final climb

  

  My first ultramarathon is officially in the books, and with a third-place photo finish, I feel great about how I executed the race.

  Rhys Desmond

  May 27, 2023

  Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Races, Running, Training, Ultra Running

  50k, Goal Setting, Race Strategies, Racing Theories, Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Ultra Running, Ultramarathon

• My theory on race stimulation: 2x race practices

  

  For every short distance run I’ve done over the years, I’ve always held onto a critical rule of thumb. Sometime in training, usually with three and then two weeks to go until race day, I practice my race distance at tempo pace. The point of these runs is not to actually test the intended race…

  Rhys Desmond

  March 26, 2023

  Races, Running, Training, Ultra Running

  Around the Bay 30k, Practice Races, Race Day, Race Simulation, Race Stimulation, Races, Racing Theories, Running, Running Theories, Training, Training Regimen, Ultra Running, Ultramarathon