Susan is a co-conspirator at Outfurther^, a competitive ultra runner, aspiring bikepacker, yoga instructor, UESCA Ultrarunning coach, and enthusiastic drinker of all things hoppy.
We’re back in the mountains. Our recent relocation (yep, again) back to our beloved mountain town is motivated mostly by a simple yearning to be part of these peaks
I’ve always been pretty serious about things. I thought being serious meant you are disciplined, prepared, thoughtful, and (hopefully) successful. As it turns out, this approach does not always
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
This low-volume plan incorporates plenty of rest with a variety of workouts to keep your training focused but relaxed and flexible. No race plans on the calendar? Winter and not sure what to do? Want to keep consistent, build strength and power but also interested in cross training?
I know, it feels like a chore, it feels silly, it feels awkward and kinda pointless. You’re not spiritual, you’re not flexible, you’re not a hippy. You
Looking to see what the growing interest in ultramarathon is all about? To test your endurance? To meet new people, or improve certain aspects of your fitness? If you’ve
These days sport “performance” pretty much boils down to maximizing the amount of fun I can have out there and minimizing discomfort or injury. I’m fascinated by all the
After a brief, informal brainstorming session on content ideas for Outfurther, it struck me that my first habit I would highlight for our Nourishing Habits column should be exactly what
As maturing athletes, one of the first things we notice is an increased feeling of tightness pretty much from head to toe. Although there is the argument that a certain
