Should You Run Before or After Lifting?
It is well established that strength training can help improve your running. A 2017 study found that runners who lifted twice per week in base
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The Best Running Books for Coaches & Athletes
A weekend or online certification is only the beginning of being a running coach. Run coaching requires a commitment to continual education and refinement of
What to Include in an Effective Half Marathon Training Plan
Most likely, if you are reading this article or anything on this website, you have run a half marathon or want to run a half
Ergogenic Aids for a Race Day Boost
Sometimes, you just need a little extra boost on race day. Nothing replaces proper training. However, things that can aid the full expression of your
Understanding the Psychology and Physiology of Running Motivation
Running motivation is an often over-simplified topic. A Google search may reveal dozens of inane quotes, which may only help your motivation for a day
Is Heart Rate Training Beneficial for Runners?
Smart run training relies on an athlete’s ability to gauge exercise intensity. Runs will have a designated intensity zone to achieve a certain physiological response:
A Short and Simple Guide to Yoga for Runners
For years now, yoga is a popular workout amongst runners. It comes with some tantalizing promises, as some runners swear yoga is what led to
How to Pick the Best Trail Running Shoes For You
Whether you are a dedicated ultra-marathoner or casually take to the trails once per week, if you trail run, you can benefit from a good
Five Basic Principles of Nutrition for Runners
Nutrition for runners can feel overwhelming at times. Sports nutrition recommendations differ from general nutrition guidelines. Fad diets circulate and some social media influencers present
How to Pace Treadmill Runs (With a Treadmill Pace Chart)
You start your run on the treadmill and set it to your normal outdoor pace. However, you notice the pace feels different than outdoors. You
How to Select the Best Home Treadmill For You
A treadmill at home is a luxury. However, for many runners, it is also an invaluable training tool. A home treadmill allows you to get
Treadmill Workouts for Every Type of Run
Many runners perceive the treadmill as boring. If you do not change the pace and incline the entire run, the treadmill will feel mind-numbingly boring.
8 Must-Run Fall Marathons (Beyond Chicago and New York City)
If Google has brought you here, you may be searcing for a fall marathon after not getting into the Chicago Marathon or New York City
Post Running Recovery Food: What to Eat After a Run
Nutrient timing is a concept in sports nutrition that focuses on supporting training adaptations by timing certain macronutrients around exercise. The deliberate timing of certain
Can a Plank Workout Be Beneficial for Runners?
Every runner looks for the exercise that will give them an extra performance advantage. Will beet juice lead to a PR? What about super shoes?
Your Common Winter Running Questions, Answered by a Coach
From snow and ice to sub-zero wind chills, winter running presents several difficulties to runners. Each winter, I receive dozens of questions on winter running,
How To Run Longer: A Science-Based Approach
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, a common training concern is how to run longer. You may wonder if you are doing
The Best Cold Weather Running Gear
There’s a saying that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. While that adage is not entirely true (there are some conditions
The Ultimate Guide to Gifts for Runners
Shopping for the runner or endurance athlete in your life? This the ultimate gift guide for runners, from typical gifts (all runners love shoes) to
September and October 2022 Races!
September and October kicked off an exciting fall race season for Team Norris Running! Marcus A. raced a 1:39 half marathon on a hot and
Your Guide to Running in Cold Weather
Depending on where you live, you may only deal with a couple of months of cold weather. Or, you may be bundling up for runs
Running with a Cold: Is It Recommended?
More time indoors in colder weather often causes an increase in colds and other illnesses in the fall and winter months – although you can
Dynamic Stretching for Runners
If something you did could improve performance, decrease risk of injury, and help you feel better on a run, all in less than five minutes’
How to Set a Half Marathon Goal (Plus a Half Marathon Pace Chart)
Half marathons are often a tricky distance to pace. Half marathon pace and your goals often depend on your experience. First-time half marathoners may choose