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 on a run. Those runs for Maud mattered then; taking a step beyond awareness and into solidarity matters next. When I studied English literature and interdisciplinary humanities in undergraduate, my program pushed us to look beyond texts of the “dead white male” canon. We read Virginia Woolf, Oroonoko, Invisible Man, Edward Said, Persepolis, and similar texts. ...
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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 are. Your cardiovascular system works harder to pump enough blood to the skin to keep you cool. Faster rates of fluid loss can affect muscle function. Overheating can send a signal to your brain to shut down the run. Each year, no matter how many years you have been running, you need to adjust your training for running in heat and humidity as part of the ...
Selecting a Home Treadmill
A home treadmill is a luxury. However, for many runners, it is also an invaluable training tool. A home treadmill allows you to get in your runs regardless of the time of day, weather, or childcare options. You can run through snowstorms and heatwaves, before or after a long commute, or while your baby babbles in a nearby bassinet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, home treadmills offer an safe alternative to gyms or running outside in crowded areas. For some runners who prefer to be ...
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 needed to give my legs some time to refresh. Since I am increasing mileage to levels I have not hit in two years, I am including frequent cutback weeks to make the build sustainable. I was also feeling a bit heavy-legged from the previous weekend's 10K time trial! Isla started crawling this week. She spent most of the past four weeks progressing from rocking on her hands and knees to ...
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 I am also disappointed because my training was going so well.” I quickly threw together a free, informal virtual race for my coaching clients if they wanted to cash in on their hard work. There weren’t any fancy medals or swag that larger virtual races offer; just simple solo racing with a club on Strava for community support. This post highlights how my ...