About Laura Norris Running | Evidence-Based Run Coaching

Bodyweight Strength Training

One of the best things about running is its convenience: you just need your shoes, appropriate clothes, and a stretch of road. There’s no need

In Medias Race (The Training in between Training)

I am one of those runners who loves training more than racing. Don’t get me wrong, I love race day: that feeling of pushing yourself

Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Oatmeal

There are definitely some health food trends that I followed even though I didn’t like the food. Example A: kale. I love spinach, arugula, swiss

Life Lately + Leaving Valparaiso

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? Good luck to all of the runners at the Boston Marathon! Thank you so much to

Female Athlete Triad

Male readers, this isn’t a post that directly applies to you—although it may be worth passing on to your girlfriends/wives! Today we’re going to talk

Asparagus, Turkey, and Bacon Pizza

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you’ll notice I have a love of vegetables and fruits but also eat a gluten-full diet. I’m

2015 Go! St. Louis Half Marathon Recap

For as hard as I’ve been on myself about this race, the Go! St. Louis Half Marathon was actually quite a good race. We especially

What Do You Do When You Miss Your Goal?

Hi, everyone! We got back from St. Louis yesterday and were just both so tired, so I’ll be posting the full recap of the Go!

Life Lately and Go! St. Louis Half Marathon (April 13)

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Life Lately This weekend was the Go! St. Louis Half Marathon, so Ryan, Charlie, and I visited my family

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Sometimes patience is not my strongest virtue. I’m totally the type of person who refreshes her email approximately 1000 times a hour when expecting an

My Favorite Post Run Stretches

Let’s be realistic about stretching: it’s one of those things that’s easy to forget to do. It’s like remembering to put on eye cream after washing

Beginner’s Guide: How Often Should You Run?

First off, happy birthday to my mom! I love you, Mom! It’s been awhile since I wrote a post for my beginner’s guide ( the

My Goals for St. Louis Go! Half Marathon

First off, thank you all so much for the support and kind words regarding our move. We get more excited with each day and I just

Life Lately and St. Louis Go! Half Marathon Training Week 7

Happy Easter, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? Life Lately We celebrated our first Easter as a married couple this year and kept

My Running Favorites

I was tagged by Maddie at Dixie Runs to talk about my running favorites! I find it so interesting to know what other people’s favorites are, so

When to Push and When to Stop

Last week I wrote about the importance of resilience and perseverance in running. Pushing through physically and mentally tough moments is what brings you success as

Oatmeal Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Enjoy these fluffy and delicious oatmeal blueberry chocolate chip muffins without any guilt! These healthy muffins are full of good-for-you fiber from oats and whole

Tips on How to Best Prepare Specifically for Your Next Race

Running a race in a city different than the one you live in definitely has its benefits: it provides you with a mini-vacation, you get

Life Lately and St. Louis Go! Half Marathon Training Week 6

Hi! How was your weekend? Did anyone race this weekend? I love to hear about your races and running! Life Lately After a couple weeks

What Running with Your Dog Can Teach You About Running

It’s really easy sometimes during the peak of training to get caught up in the number of miles, paces, race day nerves, how sore and

Resilience and Perseverance

Yesterday my training plan called for a fairly challenging workout: 2 x 3 miles at goal half marathon pace. This was not my longest race-pace

Beet Blueberry Chia Smoothie

It’s time for a recipe with my favorite type of vegetables: sneaky vegetables! Yes, sneaky vegetables. My nutrition goals include trying to eat as many