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.
Race Spotlight
A solid 10-miler somehow always feels just right: satisfyingly long enough without major recovery needed. It’s a perfect distance for roadies to bridge over to trails, and not too much pavement for a dirt-addict to try on the road. Use an upcoming 10-mile race as a
Newsletter
We hope everyone has recovered from the hour lost to Daylight Savings earlier this month! A new season is upon us, and while you’re spring cleaning the house, consider refreshing your weekly running or cycling routine with some new or revisited practices. Celebrate the equinox and Easter with a
Training Plans
This 12-week program is designed for anyone wanting to run a first road half-marathon, or who is coming back after some time away from racing. It assumes you are not straight off the couch; if you’ve not run a step in several weeks or months, you will
Training Plans
This 50K plan is designed for the intermediate runner who has a history of ultramarathon, marathon, or half-marathon events, has been running consistently for a few months, and is currently comfortable with 10 miles, or about 90 minutes of steady running. As most 50Ks are off-road events, the
Race Spotlight
There’s still time to get yourself ready and excited for spring racing, especially if you’ve managed to maintain some consistency with your running through winter. The Boston Marathon may be on your bucket list, but until then, there are plenty of April and May events to enjoy. Perfect
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Like it or not, Daylight Saving is coming around again, and I must admit, the delayed sunrise means sleeping in late for a couple of weeks. But the time change also hints at the coming of spring, accompanied by the allure of longer runs and sunnier rides. Maybe the new
Race Spotlight
Here are five great options that cover a whole spectrum of what you might want for a fantastic first marathon experience.
Newsletter
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 stop watching. It’s got us amped for some bigger training days this spring. The games in Cortina, along with
Training Articles
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 where your motivation sits; it’s easy to convince yourself at the New Year (or on Sunday night, or the
Destinations
Show up at the start line of any road or trail run, triathlon, or cycling race these days and it is clear women are no longer a minority in the racing scene. Many U.S. events report more than 50 percent female participation, across all distances and all types of
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According to Punxsutawney Phil yesterday, we’ve got six more weeks of winter to enjoy - although not many of us out West have had much of a winter so far. Let’s hope the superstition holds true and we get some more precipitation and cold temps this month! If you’
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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 fitness, stoke your competitive spirit, or reunite with the local run community. The Valentine’s holiday gives a great