RaceCenter https://www.racecenter.com Running, Trail Running, Gravel Cycling, and Triathlon Race Calendar. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:05:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.racecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-RCLogo_Badge512-32x32.png RaceCenter https://www.racecenter.com 32 32 139322186 How to Recover from Overtraining: Prevention and Awareness https://www.racecenter.com/training/overtraining-prevention-and-awareness/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:46:04 +0000 http://www.racecenter.com/?p=3311 In order to improve performance, you have to challenge your body’s ability to tolerate an increase in physical, mental, and emotional stress. This is called overload and is defined as adding stress greater than your body is accustomed to.

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]]> 3311 Bend, Oregon: A Beer and Food Town for Outdoor Enthusiasts https://www.racecenter.com/weekend-getaways/bend-oregon-a-beer-and-food-town-for-outdoor-enthusiasts/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:48:17 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=21171 Whether a novice or professional, there are outdoor events for everyone in Bend.

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]]> 21171 Six Month Marathon Training Plan: Tips and Tricks for Success https://www.racecenter.com/training/6-month-marathon-training-plan/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:02:00 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=8644 If you want to do a marathon it’s helpful to find a marathon training plan that works for you and use it during your next training cycle.

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]]> 8644 Planning Your Training and Racing for the Year https://www.racecenter.com/training/planning-your-training-and-racing-for-the-year/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:42:18 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=9328 As you embark on a new season of racing it is critical that you establish a plan to structure your training. The biggest mistake most athletes make is doing the same type of training day after day.

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]]> 9328 The 5 Best Marathons for Newbies https://www.racecenter.com/features/the-best-pnw-marathons-for-newbies/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:49:27 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=4953 Check out our best marathons for newbies list in the Pacific Northwest.

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]]> 4953 Winter Running Or Cross Training? https://www.racecenter.com/training/winter-running-or-cross-training/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:32:54 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=4170 Most trail runners are tempted to take a break and not run much in the winter months.

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]]> 4170 Hop Over to Camas for the Hop Hop Half, 10M, 10K and 5K https://www.racecenter.com/briefs/hop-over-to-portland-for-the-hop-hop-half-10k-and-5k/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:59:04 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=4926 This favorite Easter-themed run/walk will now take you along the banks of beautiful Lacamas Lake in Camas, Washington.

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]]> 4926 Qualify for Boston at the Whidbey Island Marathon https://www.racecenter.com/race-spotlight/qualify-for-boston-at-the-whidbey-island-marathon/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:18:42 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=19114 On April 21, 2024, Whidbey Island, just north of Seattle, WA, hosts the Whidbey Island Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K Kids Run. The full marathon and half marathon […]

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]]> 19114 Winter Running Tactics for a Successful Upcoming Season https://www.racecenter.com/training/winter-running-tactics/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:57:23 +0000 http://www.racecenter.com/?p=3469 Laying the groundwork for a successful running racing season next year will require strategy and planning this winter. It is important to honestly assess what you have done this past year and identify what your goals are for the upcoming year.

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]]> 3469 Escape the Winter Doldrums in Northern Arizona https://www.racecenter.com/weekend-getaways/escape-the-winter-doldrums-in-northern-arizona/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:09:54 +0000 https://www.racecenter.com/?p=18993 Starting in early November, residents of the Pacific Northwest start to look for a winter getaway. The gray skies, damp and dreary days, and long nights can cause Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) in those who thrive on sunshine and outdoor activities.

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