Overall, though, this is still an easy pregnancy and running still feels sustainable and comfortable. I don't want to seem like I'm sugar-coating things, but this is my authentic experience, just as much as any other woman's experience, whether that's full of complications or easy. I can handle fewer miles, but the miles I can do are still enjoyable and relatively comfortable (and that's factoring in the humidity!). This week I did start experiencing puffy and achy feet, probably due to ...
Athlete Highlight: How Eric Ran a Six Minute Half Marathon PR
While running is not solely about finish time, there is something incredibly satisfying about putting in months of hard work and running a hard-earned PR on race day. Eric started working with me in the summer of 2018 to train for an October half marathon, after a few years of long distance running on his own. His PR at that time was a 1:53 from recent race. In the past year of coaching, he’s taken six minutes off of this half marathon time - and is continuing to make progress as he trains for ...
The How and Why of Tempo Runs
Whether you run the 5K or the marathon, you will benefit this tried-and-true running workout: the tempo run. There are no magic workouts in training; no single workout will achieve all of your running goals. But, as part of a well-rounded training plan, tempo runs are an effective workout for distance runners. The Purpose of Tempo Runs On the most basic level, a tempo run improves your stamina and your ability to sustain a faster pace for longer. Tempo runs are run near your ...
Mile Markers: 33 Weeks
Pregnancy is weird and the human body is amazing. I will have a few weeks where running feels progressively harder (especially in the third trimester). Then, my body adapts to its new "normal" and I find myself able to handle a slightly larger training load. I'm still running much less than I did prior to pregnancy, but I am happy with the mileage I am maintaining. The pleasant weather helped as well. Even with humidity, temperatures in the low 60s feel amazing after July's heat. Monday: ...
Athlete Accomplishments: July 2019
Even with it being the hottest month of the year, July still featured several strong races from Team Norris Running athletes! Pete raced the Peachtree 10K and ran a 15K PR at the Boilermaker 15K! Mark ran a 2-minute PR in the 4-mile distance! Jessica completed her first sprint triathlon and placed first in her age group! She then improved her 5K time in the sprint triathlon by almost 2-minutes! Chelsey won her age group in a local 5K and placed sixth woman ...
Managing Marathon Training Hunger
“I’m so much hungrier than normal!” In coaching marathoners and half marathoners, I frequently hear these comments. Marathon training hunger often strikes after mileage increases or in the peak of training. It makes sense that you need to eat more - your body is burning more calories in training! Many runners worry about overeating, which just exacerbates the problem. You want to manage marathon training hunger in a way that helps you train strong, feel good, and stay injury-free. These tips ...