In February 2017, we (Susie & Chris) will embark on a 7-week quest that will take us to the literal edges of the world map (and our personal limits) to run six DIY ultra-marathons on some of the most rugged, beautiful trails this planet has to offer, camping and couch-surfing with friends and strangers alike. …
“Things that are hard to bear are sweet to remember.” -Seneca We ALL have tough spots in training and in life. But, if we are able to relax into them, push through them, ride them out = ADAPT to them, then often there is new found strength on the other side. So, whatever you are …
“You can never be great at anything unless you love it.” -Maya Angelou Snow was falling as I performed hills repeats in Alms Park today. The silence, breathing of cold air and rhythmic motion of running all “whispered” to me that there is no other place I’m supposed to be but here and now.
This video is 3:27. If you have 3:27, you have a smoothie. I challenge you…can you make this smoothie in the length of time it takes to watch the video? One Susie Smoothie Serving 3 bananas (ripe!–brown & spotted) If the bananas aren’t truly ripe the recipe will be too bitter/chalky. 1/2 cup(ish) frozen or …
During my time as an endurance athlete–training for marathons, an ultra-marathon and Ironman–I’ve been completely injury-free (minus my freak cycling accident that wasn’t my fault). I train six days a week for 11 months of the year and have another month that is light training/ full of rest. I credit my success not only to …
Incline Treadmill Workout: –Warm-up 10:00 minutes or 1 mile at a slower than your normal pace. -Keep as much of that slower pace as you are able while you test out each “automatic” incline on the treadmill. My treadmill organizes them in increments of three. So, if you don’t have auto buttons on your treadmill, …
What once seemed like a BIG CHANGE–giving up TV–now, a few years later, seems like a way of life that filters out certain messages my subconscious doesn’t need. 96% of whether or not you achieve the goals you set is determined by the subconscious. Do the influences in your life (purposeful or not) and the …