Archive - Laura Norris Running

Podcast: Running Through Exhaustion: Why You're Tired All the Time and How to Fix It

Are you tired all the time, both during runs and during the rest of the day?

Dec 23 • Laura Norris

Does the "Run Slow to Run Faster" Approach Work for Marathon Training?

Or: can you run a marathon PR on easy miles alone?

Dec 18 • Laura Norris

Podcast: Why 80/20 Doesn't Work for Every Runner

You have likely seen the term 80-20 running: a training approach where 80% of runs are easy, and 20% are hard.

Dec 15 • Laura Norris

The Anatomy of a Marathon Training Plan: The General Phase (Part 1 of 3)

A deep dive into how to create a successful marathon training plan - starting with the first few weeks

Dec 11 • Laura Norris

Podcast: You Finished Couch to 5K: Now What?

If you are a new runner or returning to the sport after a hiatus, you likely started with Couch to 5K program.

Dec 7 • Laura Norris

The Risks of Under-Fueling Your Long Runs

Skipping fuel won't meaningfully build mental toughness - but it can increase injury risk and impair performance

Dec 4 • Laura Norris

Podcast: What You Really Need to Know about Fueling Your Runs

If a supplement offered to make you run faster and lower your risk of injury, you think it’s too good to be true.

Dec 1 • Laura Norris

November 2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving - I want to drop a quick email and thank you for being an early subscriber on Substack.

Nov 27 • Laura Norris

Podcast: Timelines for Getting Faster, Handling Slow Progress, and Other Listener Q&As

How long would it take to get from a 4:30 marathon to a BQ times?

Nov 24 • Laura Norris

Struggling with Zone Two Running? You May Have Set Your Zones Incorrectly

New research demonstrates that your actual zone two may be much different than a standard formula suggests

Nov 20 • Laura Norris

Podcast: Running for Health vs. Running for Performance: Can You Have Both?

Is running always health-promoting - or is there a point where running can be unhealthy?

Nov 16 • Laura Norris

Is Your Watch's Heart Rate Monitor Inaccurate?

Unreliable data is worse than no data, especially when it comes to training

Nov 13

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