Race Week Workouts to Prepare for a Strong Race
As counterintuitive as they sound, race week workouts can be the secret to having a good race. While you certainly want to taper and rest
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Long Run Workouts
When you train for your first marathon or half marathon, long runs are one of the biggest challenges of training. Over time, you adapt to
The Ultimate Marathon Training Guide
The marathon has a certain allure to runners. Whether you want to finish, run a personal best time, or earn a qualifying time for another
How to Taper for a Marathon
Whether you love it or hate it, the marathon taper is a vital part of training. However, it can also be one of the trickest
The Most Effective Running Workouts
Do you want to get faster? Most runners do! While increasing your speed is not the only measure of progress, it is a goal that
Tips for Running Your First Trail Race (as a Road Runner)
While most of my athletes are road runners, many dabble in trail racing. The results have been impressive: second overall, age group awards, and top
How Far Should You Run Before a Marathon?
Marathon training has many nuances, but one of the most common questions is also one of the most basic. How far should you run before
Should You Do Fasted Runs?
Fasting is one of the most highly debated topics in health science. The stances are polarized. People either believe it’s the secret to health and
How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Running
(Author’s Note: This article is an update of a previous article. The previous article explored the concept of adjusting training around the menstrual cycle; the
Athlete Highlights: April-June 2021
More races returned in the second quarter of 2021! Team Norris Running athletes had a successful spring of racing, including venturing out into half Ironmans
Back to School with Adidas
I recently went back to school (online) to earn my Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science. Technically, I am a year-round student. However, summer
How to Do a DIY Lactate Threshold Test
Knowing your training zones is valuable if you want to prepare for a race. Some runners thrive in training by a rate of perceived exertion;
How to Adjust Speed Workouts to Summer Heat and Humidity
Summer running means hot and humid temperatures, which obviously affect running. The heat increases your heart rate, which means you have to work harder to
A Comprehensive Guide to Foam Rolling for Runners
What if something could improve recovery, decrease soreness, and possibly have positive long-term effects on performance for only ten minutes per day? Would you do
How Quickly Is Running Fitness Lost?
Inevitably, all runners take time off of running. You may be taking a necessary post-race recovery break, a few days off for illness, or a
How Long Should You Train for a Race?
You signed up for a race – and the next step is to think about training for that race. How long should you train for
Why Do You Get Random Aches While Tapering for a Race?
Inevitably, I receive an email on race week: Coach, I’m worried that I got injured! It is race week and my [insert lower body muscle]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide (Featuring Adidas)
Mother’s Day is just around the corner – how are you celebrating the mother runner in your life? Adidas wants to celebrate moms, who this
How Runners Can Optimize a Strength Workout
Strength training is essential for runners – but it can also be difficult to fit in long strength training sessions into your training plan. For
Eco-Friendly Practices for Runners
Have your past few summers been a bit too hot and miserable for running? Climate change is to thank for that. Scientists predict that, by
Athlete Highlights – Q1 2021
Finally, after a year of very few time-trial style events, races are slowly resuming in the US. I currently have 48 athletes on my roster,
Common Racing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Racing requires experience. The more often you race, the more you will refine your racing strategy. But even frequent racers and advanced runners are prone
Can a Massage Gun Benefit Your Running?
Massage guns are all the rage in the recovery tool market. But is a massage gun worth the price tag? How exactly do you use
Best Face Mask for Running: Adidas Face Mask Review
As races resume, a comfortable face mask for running is a more important accessory than ever. Many races require masks to be worn in the