Susan is a co-conspirator at RaceCenter and Trailfurther^, a competitive ultra runner, aspiring bikepacker, yoga instructor, UESCA Ultrarunning coach, and enthusiastic drinker of all things hoppy.
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As summer rages on, we hope everyone is staying safe and enjoying what the season offers: clear trails, community events, and plenty of vitamin D. The mental benefits of running, or any sport, are well advertised and worth getting out the door for, even with unmotivating heat or life distractions.
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And suddenly August is here! It’s been quite the summer for record-breaking racing (along with temps) and FOMO-inducing coverage of multi-sport events. From the track to trails, we’ve seen the mile world record, a fastest-ever Western States 100, and top performances at the infamous
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been an incredible explosion in the number of running events over the past few years, not just in the U.S., but across the globe. The growth includes more local 5K and 10K races, a wider variety of venues and “runcation” events,
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It’s easy to get carried away this time of year - sunshine, long days, vacations, a full calendar of events waiting... Take advantage of all the summertime fun, build fitness, explore fresh routes and new outdoor activities, but take care to stay healthy and injury-free while adding in all
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Happy summer! While autumn is often referred to as “marathon season,” summer is definitely “trail season,” with no shortage of new and increasingly popular mountain running events. Right about now, the alpine snow starts clearing, and higher elevations become a playground for runners, hikers, and mountain bikers. From short but
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Believe it or not, if you’ve lined up your A-race for this fall, you have anywhere from 12-18 weeks to schedule your training plan. Time to get going! Check out these basic half, full, and ultra-marathon plans for guidance in developing your specific fitness goals. Message
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Plan your fuel and hydration Back in the day, when I started running, we basically went as long as we could with as little as we could. It sounds silly now, but even with today’s flood of information regarding high-carb fueling, in the midst of a race, it’
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Hopefully everyone enjoyed a long weekend of running or rest, whatever was needed! It's now time to celebrate summer and the upcoming Father’s Day holiday with a West Coast destination race, and please don’t forget to reward yourself with post-event refreshments. June 7 Mt. Ashland
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Long days and heavy heat might have you headed straight for a cold dip after your daily run. Maybe it’s time to switch to the pool for some workouts, and sign up for that triathlon you’ve wanted to knock out. A sprint distance is perfect for novices or
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Our pace had slowed to a sun-beaten crawl, and the shade that seemed to cover the trail kept hopelessly receding. The final climb of our rim-to-rim-to-rim adventure was easily one of the hardest things I’ve pushed through and I couldn’t help but let
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Hopefully the recent Boston and London marathons have sparked some motivation to think big! If qualifying for Boston or simply shooting for a personal marathon best is on your mind, schedule a half-marathon into your race build to simulate your A-race nutrition and pacing strategies, while getting in
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Spring race season is here, the weather’s perfect for cool morning starts and long days give us more time to get some after-work miles in. This week we’ve got some tips for successful prep and race-day execution. Still looking for something fun locally, or a destination