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How to Do a DIY Lactate Threshold Test

Knowing your training zones is valuable if you want to prepare for a race. Some runners thrive in training by a rate of perceived exertion;

How to Adjust Speed Workouts to Summer Heat and Humidity

Summer running means hot and humid temperatures, which obviously affect running. The heat increases your heart rate, which means you have to work harder to

A Comprehensive Guide to Foam Rolling for Runners

What if something could improve recovery, decrease soreness, and possibly have positive long-term effects on performance for only ten minutes per day? Would you do

How Quickly Is Running Fitness Lost?

Inevitably, all runners take time off of running. You may be taking a necessary post-race recovery break, a few days off for illness, or a

Got aches and pains while tapering for a race? Learn how to deal with them in this article!

Why Do You Get Random Aches While Tapering for a Race?

Inevitably, I receive an email on race week: Coach, I’m worried that I got injured! It is race week and my [insert lower body muscle]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide (Featuring Adidas)

Mother’s Day is just around the corner – how are you celebrating the mother runner in your life? Adidas wants to celebrate moms, who this

How Runners Can Optimize a Strength Workout

Strength training is essential for runners – but it can also be difficult to fit in long strength training sessions into your training plan. For

Eco-Friendly Practices for Runners

Have your past few summers been a bit too hot and miserable for running? Climate change is to thank for that. Scientists predict that, by

Athlete Highlights – Q1 2021

Finally, after a year of very few time-trial style events, races are slowly resuming in the US. I currently have 48 athletes on my roster,

Common Racing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Racing requires experience. The more often you race, the more you will refine your racing strategy. But even frequent racers and advanced runners are prone

Can a Massage Gun Benefit Your Running?

Massage guns are all the rage in the recovery tool market. But is a massage gun worth the price tag? How exactly do you use

Best Face Mask for Running: Adidas Face Mask Review

As races resume, a comfortable face mask for running is a more important accessory than ever. Many races require masks to be worn in the

How to Effectively Pace Yourself during Speed Workouts

How to Pace during Speed Workouts

Whether you prefer short and fast repeats on the track or steady tempo runs, pacing a speed workout can feel intimidating. How can you hold

Training Paces for Running: What They Are and How to Use Them

Running is simple, but training is not always. Once you start training for performance, running paces become more nuanced than “hard” and “easy.” A whole

Training Update: Dealing with Long Covid

Some time has passed since I last updated my training here! (Want weekly updates? Follow me on Instagram!) Since I last updated my training, I

How to Get Back Into Racing After Time Off

At the publication of this article, one long year has passed since a majority of runners have raced. Fortunately, with Covid-19 vaccination roll-outs, a return

How to Build a Home Gym for Runners

The coronavirus pandemic fundamentally shifted how people exercise – including runners. While gyms used to be a center for lifting and cross-training, more people have

Postpartum Running: How to Safely Resume Running

In the first part on postpartum running, I covered how long you should wait before running. In the second part of this series, I will

When Can You Start Running After Giving Birth?

Postpartum running is a hot topic on social media. It is a question that a majority of female runners asks at some point in her

How to Dress for Winter Runs

Winter running follows the old adage: there is no bad weather, only bad gear. (However, ice or temperatures well below zero are bad running weather!)

Team Norris Running: Year in Running 2020

2020 will be known for many things; for runners, it was the year without races. High stress, stay-at-home orders, Covid-19, and other circumstances disrupted the