A Science-Backed Guide to Running and Lifting
Over the past few years, strength training has gained traction amongst runners. When I originally published this article in 2018, strength training was not very
Tired of training too hard without seeing results? I don’t blame you.
But running does not have to be that way! You can make progress, and actually enjoy the process.
How? By training smarter, not harder. Let me take the guesswork out of running for you.
That way, you can focus on enjoying the run – and enjoying being a faster, stronger runner.
These training plans provide the same evidence-based philosophy used to coach 100s of runners to PRs.
A self-paced e-course so you can apply the evidence-based principles of training to your own running.
Hi! I’m Laura. I’m a certified running coach, writer, business owner, athlete, with a background in exercise science.
What started as teaching fitness classes in college developed into a lifelong passion. And not just a passion for my own running; a passion for guiding others to their best running selves.
Over the past few years, strength training has gained traction amongst runners. When I originally published this article in 2018, strength training was not very
Why do some runners slow down at a marathon more than others? Two marathoners could have nearly equal fitness (VO2max, lactate threshold, and running economy)
You just crossed the finish line of your marathon – congrats! As many runners know, the hours and days after a marathon can feel really
One of the most effective ergogenic supplements may be in your pantry: baking soda. However, using sodium bicarbonate as a performance aid is not as
Most runners will experience a running-related injury at some point. Most of these injured runners will take the necessary time off from running, whether it’s
Quitting a race is never the plan, but it can happen to runners of all abilities. A DNF (did not finish) happens for many reasons.
Coaching is available for all levels of runners, whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced runner. I use evidence-based methods and provide continual support. No cookie cutter training plans here. I take the guesswork out of training for you; in return, you gain someone supporting you every step of your journey.
Say the word “taper” to a group of runners, and you will receive an array of responses from “I hate the taper” to “I love
A common question I receive from many of my athletes regards treadmill running surrounds whether or not Garmin’s treadmill accuracy is reliable? This is a
Mile repeats are a simple enough workout: you run hard for one mile, recover for a bit, and repeat a few more times. The beauty
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