Nora

My Blog/Website

About Me

I am a native Californian currently settled and running my way bit by bit around the South East of England. Besides running, my training activities include biking, hiking, swimming, yoga, and tap dancing in place while in line at the grocery store. I am addicted to photography and run most races with my camera in hand, just in case.

My Posts

• Nike+ Sportband Review

  Who likes gadgets? Me! Who was disappointed with the Nike+ Sportband? Me. Well, kind of. I’m... 

• Keep Active to Fight Cancer

  We all know exercise and physical activity is good for us. You’d be hard-pressed to... 

• Endurance Training Boosts Your Fast-Twitchers, Too

  When it comes to muscle fiber-types, you’ve got your fast-twitch for sprinting and slow-twitch... 

• It’s Time to Change Your World

  We’ve all done it. You get into the car and drive 2 minutes for a jug of milk, when... 

• Oscar Pistorius Cleared for Competition

  As if we needed another reason to be intrigued by the track and field events leading up to,... 

• You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto

  Last summer caffeine broke into the news as a possible weapon in the fight against the damage... 

• All In A Day’s Work

  No matter what part of the running spectrum we slot into, whether we’re out for a 2-mile... 

• Taking a Closer Look at Runner’s Knee

  Swimmers have their ears. Tennis players have their elbows. Us runners have our knees. [ad#inPost-Big] When... 

• Tips for Running with Dogs

  Do you run with your dog? Complete Running’s Retail Therapy guru Runner Susan was interviewed... 

• Does Imagery Influence You?

  All right, fellas. Moment of truth. Does the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition ignite your... 

• Visualizing the High

  Runner’s high: the idea that endorphins released during endurance activities cause a person... 

• Probiotics: Not Just for Your Gut Anymore

  In recent years, bacteria have gained popularity on the health and wellness scene. Most commonly,... 

• Science Wednesday

  At every gym, there is a dark and mysterious place. There are heavy things that can crash... 

• Play Often, Stay Young

  It is general knowledge that exercise leads to healthy hearts, toned muscles, and strong bones.... 

• Young, Female, Running & Dieting? Read This

  When we think of running nutrition, our minds turn to what foods will help us run faster,... 

• Science Wednesday: The 10 Percent Solution?

  It’s that time of the year again—the beginning. We’ve traded last year’s... 

• Endorphins: More Than a Feeling?

  I don’t get high. It seems that ever since I stepped onto the running scene, I’ve heard... 

• It’s Not Only Milk That Does a Body Good

  When we picture physical benefits of exercise, it is easy to think of building muscle and... 

• Product Review: iPod Smart Case from WaterField Designs

  (Occasionally, manufacturers send CRN authors products to sample. Here’s a review of... 

• Do We Really Need the Fully-Loaded Option?

  Raise your hand if you spend more on your running gear than you do on food and basic survival... 

• Time for a Water Stop

  How much water should I drink? What seems to be a fairly straightforward question usually... 

• Filling Gaps in the History of Running

  Do you remember the first time you ran? Was it early in life? Later? Somewhere in the middle?... 

• Out of the Freezer and Into the Fire

  In case you haven’t heard, it’s going to be hot at the Beijing Olympics next summer. We’re... 

• Is it Time to Work a Bit of Soccer Into Your Training?

  Some people live to run. These folks are happy as long as they feel the track, trail or road... 

• The Ice Bath: Sexy Fad or Scientific Fact?

  After a hot and sweaty run, the prospect of chilled liquid appeals to many runners. Water,...