New England Endurance
Celebrating New England's thriving endurance sports culture.
Our mission is to passionately showcase and celebrate the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England. Through engaging conversations, local endurance athletes (Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker) embark on a journey to uncover the essence of the region's clubs, group rides, cherished routes, legendary races, and the devoted community of athletes who proudly call New England home.
From the exhilarating realms of road cycling to the rugged trails of mountain biking, from triathlons to ultramarathons, from open-water swimming to collegiate rowing, this podcast is a tribute to the challenges, victories, and compelling narratives that shape the endurance sports landscape in this distinctive part of the United States.
With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inform, and empower the New England endurance community.
New England Endurance
Running Rhode Island: Spotlight on Rhode Races & Events
In this milestone episode, we address a glaring omission from our first 25 episodes—we haven’t yet featured a guest from Rhode Island! Better late than never, right? Today, we are thrilled to welcome Susan Rancourt, co-founder and Chief Running Officer of Rhode Races & Events.
Susan’s journey is as inspiring as her events. A lifelong runner originally from New Hampshire, Susan moved to Rhode Island, where she fell in love with the Ocean State. After a personal turning point, she left her corporate career to focus on family and her passion for running. Teaming up with Karen Zyons in 2015, she launched Rhode Races & Events, hosting some of the region’s most iconic marathons and half marathons, including those in Newport, Providence, Jamestown, and Narragansett.
In this episode, Susan shares the evolution of Rhode Races, the unique Rhode Island coastal charm embedded in their events, and how their series of races has become a cornerstone of New England’s endurance community. We even discuss their innovative race app that points out historical locations along the route during your race! From community impact to tips for first-time runners, Susan gives us an inside look at what makes Rhode Races stand out.
We wrap up with a celebration of why New England is the greatest endurance region in the world and a nod to some hidden gem routes Susan recommends. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this episode is full of inspiration from the great state of Rhode Island!
Tune in now, and don’t forget to check out rhoderaces.com and @newenglandendurance on Instagram for more!
Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.
