Hi! I'm Laura.

I'M A CERTIFIED RUNNING COACH WITH A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE. LET'S SCIENCE THE S**T OUT OF THIS RUN.

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What started as three miles on a university gym treadmill developed into a lifelong passion. And not just a passion for my own running – a passion for merging the science to the practice of coaching.

 

On this website, my goal is to bring evidence-based running advice to runners of all abilities. Over the years, I have coached over four hundred runners to their first race, BQs, podium placements in 5Ks to marathon, first ultra marathons, and more. All articles on this website are authored, edited, and published by me (Laura Norris). Additionally, I produce and co-host the Tread Lightly podcast.


On this website, you will find guidance for all things running: marathon training, half marathon training, 5K/10K training, nutrition for runners, strength training for runners, and more. All articles are based on recent sport physiology research, the science of running, and my years of coaching experience. You will not find pseudo-science or hacks on this website; just evidence-based training advice, broken down in a manner that you can apply to your real-life training.

 

My credentials include:

 – working in fitness since 2009

Road Runner’s Club of America Coaching Certification in 2015

– worked with over 400 runners since 2016

 Masters of Science in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University-Chicago

– Certified Personal Trainer from the National Strength & Conditioning Association

– Certified Sport Nutritionist from the International Society of Sport Nutrition

 

Meanwhile, I embraced my own training as it fit my season of life. During my time in the Seattle area, I ran two BQs (CIM in 2016 and 2017), raced a 1:34 half marathon, and placed second in a local 10K. In 2018, we returned to Indiana. I was pregnant in 2019 but kept racing, with a 48-minute 10K at 16 weeks and a 45-minute 5-mile race at 38 weeks. In 2021, we moved to Boulder, CO. I made my return to racing in 2022 with a 1:40 half marathon and 3:44 marathon.

 

In addition to this website, you can find my writing or my expertise featured on websites including:

Runkeeper (author page)

– Outside Run (featured expert)

– Self Magazine(featured expert)   

NPR Life Kit

– Shape Magazine (featured expert)

– GQ Magazine (featured expert)

Runner’s World (featured expert)


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Disclaimer:
Please remember that I am not a registered dietician or medical professional; advice on this website does not serve as medical advice.