Testimonials – Team Bird Training

Nora is a true steward of running and life long enjoyment of running. My training is efficient, appropriately challenging, flexible, varied, and FUN! She cares about the athlete first and their goals second. So glad to have found her!

Cristin

I started working with Nora in August 2025 after watching two of my friends make incredible progress under her coaching. I hoped to improve my running, but I never imagined just how much I would accomplish.

Since joining Team Bird Training, I have set personal records in every distance I’ve raced, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon, and not by a few seconds, but by significant margins. Nora’s training strikes the perfect balance of speed work, mileage, recovery, and strength training, helping me become not only a faster runner but a stronger and more confident athlete.

What makes Nora special goes far beyond the workouts. She’s the voice in my head when I enter the pain cave. She’s the reminder to trust my grit when my legs are begging me to stop. Time and time again, she reminds me who I am and what I’m capable of. She has helped me believe that age is truly just a number.

At 40 years old, I’m running faster than I ever have in my entire life. More importantly, I’m discovering limits I never thought possible and continuing to redefine them.

I am incredibly grateful for Nora, her guidance, and the community she’s built through Team Bird Training. Joining her team has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my running, and I can’t wait to see what else we accomplish together.

Roz

When I started training for my first 50k in 2026, I knew I wanted to work with a coach, but I had absolutely no idea where to start. Nora made the process so fun, and helped me build not only the fitness that I needed but also the confidence. I was able to show up on race day feeling ready to tackle every mile, and finished with a huge smile on my face. Having her in my corner has had such a positive impact on my running journey, and I can’t wait to see what comes next!

Morgan

Nora has always inspired me to be more than I thought I could be. She paced me through the final 20 miles of my first 100 miler, reminding me of my ability while pushing me to be the strongest version of me. Her knowledge and skill prepared me during training, and her compassion and determination helped me finish.