Weekly Workouts: Steady Progression
Last week was one of those weeks where the consistent work over the past few months just clicked. My runs all felt really good and
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Weekly Workouts: Cut Back and Acclimate
Last week I took a cutback week in order to acclimate to summer heat and humidity. I had run three weeks of my highest mileage
Voices to Listen to on Running and Race
A few weeks ago, many of us ran 2.23 miles in honor of Ahmaud Arbery, a young man murdered at the hands of racists while
Weekly Workouts: 40 (Humid) Miles
I ran 40 miles last week! I also ran 40 miles the week prior as well (and skipped posting due to the holiday). This week
Adjusting Your Training for Running in Heat and Humidity
After months of cold weather running, the summer heat and humidity feel like a shock to the system. When you are out running, they literally
Weekly Workouts: Just Keep Building
Last week, I logged my highest mileage and longest run since September 2018, with 38 miles total. I am playing a long game with trying
Weekly Workouts: Refresher
I took a slight cutback week last week. My goal is to reach 40+ miles per week soon and in order to do so, I
Team Norris Running Virtual Races: April and May 2020
In the middle of March, I started receiving email after email. “My race was cancelled. I understand due to the severity of the pandemic, but
How to Effectively Use Cutback Weeks in Your Training
Running is a balance of stress and rest. The harder you work, the more rest you need. Rest allows your body to recover. When you
Weekly Workouts: Little Bits of Progress
Last week’s workouts demonstrated that my current approach to training is working. I have been focused on building my base and running economy. I used
Will Fall Races Happen During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
(I originally shared this post in my weekly email newsletter last week. After positive feedback, I am publishing it here for a wider audience and
Bodyweight Strength Workout for Runners
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Adidas. All opinions expressed are my own. In the midst of the pandemic upheaval, we runners have an opportunity.
Weekly Workouts: Running Economy
Last week was another week of hitting my highest mileage since I fractured my foot (all the way back in fall 2018)! I ran 37
Postpartum Running: My Experience at Seven Months Postpartum
Postpartum running varies significantly for every runner – and for every pregnancy. This post is not intended to be prescriptive. Rather, I want to share
Weekly Workouts: Increasing Volume
Last week was another enjoyable, productive week of running. I ran my highest mileage week since September 2018, with 35 miles total! I skipped the
Running Workouts You Can Do Year-Round
The cancellation of races due to the COVID-19 pandemic left runners in an odd situation. At the publication of this post (April 2020), it is
How to Maximize Your Virtual Race for Performance and Enjoyment
As the COVID-19 pandemic has halted road, track, and trail races for the foreseeable future, virtual races are soaring in popularity. Runners flocked to virtual
Weekly Workouts: Virtual 10K
Without an actual race for months, now seems like the best time to try something new with my running. Last week I added in a
Athlete Accomplishments: March 2020
If this post has a spirit animal, it would be an overly-enthusiastic lab/cattle dog mix. There is an abundance of exclamation points. But after a
How to Enjoy Solo Runs (When You Do Not Like Running Alone)
At the time of the initial publication of this post, social distancing due to the COVID-19 virus necessitated solo runs. Running alone in April 2020
Weekly Workouts: Increase in Frequency
At six months postpartum, mileage feels better than intensity. I feel like I’m responding better with frequent, predominantly aerobic runs, so I decided to increase
4 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re Not Training for a Race
(This post has been updated to be relevant to the COVID-19 shutdown of races in 2020. Some previous suggestions – such as trying fitness classes
The First Week of Stroller Running
Right now, running is an outlet. It feels a little weird to give focus to running during these times, but I need it (and I
At-Home Strength Workouts for Runners
There are times where external circumstances hinder workouts. While you can run outside in many conditions, a blizzard, the current coronavirus pandemic (at the time