Ever since I started running, even back when I almost exclusively ran on the treadmill, I’ve felt the same love for running that some people feel for horseback riding, great poetry, or travel. It’s a passion, a lifestyle, a freedom. … Continue reading
Author Archives: Laura Norris
New Leash on Life: Run with Your Dog
It’s really easy sometimes during the peak of training to get caught up in the number of miles or your paces, race day nerves, how sore and tired you feel, and anxiety over goals. While there are plenty of runs … Continue reading
The Hows and Whys Of Race Tapering
If you have been following a training plan for a race, especially a half or full marathon, you likely noticed that the week or two before the race calls for less mileage and shorter workouts. The decrease in training volume … Continue reading
Mind and Matter : Your Running Narrative
Success in running is as much psychological as it is physiological. While training, recovery, and personal abilities most certainly determine our achievements, the more I learn about the sport of running, the more I believe that our perception of our … Continue reading