Testimonials
This is Team Bird TrainingI reached out to Nora (a bit nervously) about helping me with a plan. I figured she would laugh me off and advise me to start with something a little more realistic. Her response was just the opposite, she was totally supportive and super excited about helping me tackle the challenge.
Nora’s committed and cares about her clients and that can make such a difference when you’re in the midst of a seemingly endless run. Nora drove 3+ hours to cheer me on in my first 50k, in fact she’s come to nearly every race I’ve entered. She ran with me on many training runs including a very hot 28 miles and a very cold 17 miles. I can’t imagine too many coaches that would do that.
Working with Nora has been awesome. She’s always flexible and adapts the plan to fit my schedule and to how I’m responding to the workouts. I’ve made so much progress with Nora, it’s still hard for me to believe how much I’ve been able to accomplish with her help. Thank You, Nora and Go Team Bird!
And on the worst days, defective.
I’d been running for several years, mostly learning as I go. I used programs off the internet to train for 5Ks and 10Ks, relying on YouTube to teach me about running form. I discovered a love for running after spending a lifetime avoiding it. I wanted to go further and do more; I reached out to local running groups and supports for half marathons then full marathons. I began crossing finish lines that I never dreamed I could cross–but significant injury almost always accompanied the medals around my neck. If there were a medal or title for World’s Most Frequently Injured Runner, surely it would be mine.
After training ferociously for a goal marathon last year, I was so close to getting to that dream start line. Then yet again, a runner’s worst nightmare. Stress Fracture. For the (expletives) 4th time. Was I defective? What was I doing wrong? Should I just quit?
I discovered through social media that there was a world-class runner very close to where I live. Her name was Nora and she had just completed 100 miles in Leadville. She was taking on clients for coaching. Being far from world-class myself, I was nervous to reach out. We met when I was still unable to run but almost healed. She drafted a come-back plan for me as we talked. Three bullet points; three “booms.” With nothing to lose, I heeded her advice and before I knew it, I was recovered and running again.
Despite my history, I still had big dreams. Nora got this–she GETS big dreams. She customized training for me each and every week; we’d communicate if a change needed to be made during that week. We would meet up a few times a month and run together, discussing everything from strategy to nutrition.
Fast forward to now, having just PR’d by 13 minutes in the half (smashing a sub-2) and PR’d in the full by 30 minutes (creeping closer to sub-4). I also have a medal from my first 50K hanging on my wall. I am an ultra-marathoner! And best yet: Clearly I’m not defective because not one single injury has thwarted my training! This is a direct result of Nora’s coaching and individualized planning. Plain and simple.
I can go faster and further than I ever dreamed! I still have big dreams–and I know I can accomplish them with Nora as my Coach. Nora is THE expert with an incredibly impressive track record to prove it. Her credentials are vast and she will get you where you want to go.
I am so proud to be a part of Team Bird Training; it’s one of the best decisions I have ever made!
Race weekend she made the trip to be there for me. I saw her at mile 5 cheering me on, then mile 12 she ran with me to give me that little last push that I needed.
Not only did I finish under 2 hours (by 3 minutes) but also a 6 minute PR, a great friend and a fantastic coach. I highly recommend anyone looking for a running coach Team Bird is your girl.
Thank you so much for helping me accomplish my goal!!