Susan is a co-conspirator at RaceCenter and Outfurther^, a competitive ultra runner, aspiring bikepacker, yoga instructor, UESCA Ultrarunning coach, and enthusiastic drinker of all things hoppy.
Happy February! We’ve been glued to the Olympics and are particularly entranced by the Nordic Ski competitions. With so much intensity and grit out there, it’s hard to
Set doable and realistic goals.
Take some time to assess your current fitness, experience, and the weekly and daily time blocks you have available. Also, be honest with yourself about
2026 is well underway, and hopefully, your New Year’s intentions are off to a successful start. February always boasts a wide selection of 5K events to test your early-season
Happy New Year! As you look ahead toward your 2026 running calendar, scheduling a half-marathon in these first few months is either a great challenge to set as a goal,
We hope you’re enjoying the holiday season, however you like to celebrate (or not!), and getting out for some wintery outdoor fun. Start your New Year off with a
Happy Thanksgiving! We are extremely grateful for all the support from readers, event directors, and contributors that keeps RaceCenter going. We’re also thankful every day for what endurance sport
One of the most popular late-fall marathons thanks to its historically fast times is coming right up on December 7th. California International Marathon (CIM) is famous for its net-downhill course,
We hear a lot about different training metrics, including the most famous of all: VO2 Max, the maximum amount of oxygen you are able to use during intense effort. It’
