strengthening workout for runners
Running Injuries

Strengthening Workout for Runners

July 19, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Runners of all abilities and experience levels can benefit from strength-training.  Doing strength training on a regular basis can improve your endurance, speed, and efficiency, as well as reduce your injury risk. You don’t have […]

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Running Gear

Where to Buy Running Shoes

July 17, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Runners certainly have lots of options for where to buy running shoes. However, sports doctors, physical therapists, running coaches, fitness experts, and experienced runners all agree that new runners should get shoes at a running […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

How to Beat a Half Marathon Time Limit

July 14, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Getting ready for your first half marathon (13.1 miles) race? You may have concerns about finishing before the race’s cutoff time. If you’re a slow runner or run/walker, you most likely have nothing to worry […]

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Training

Should Runners Stretch?

July 14, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Should runners stretch? Is stretching beneficial? What’s the best time for stretching, before or after running? These and other stretching topics are frequently debated among runners and fitness experts. Recommendations about stretching vary from expert […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Proper Hydration for Running

July 14, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Staying hydrated is critical to your running performance and, more importantly, for preventing heat-related illnesses. Dehydration in athletes may lead to fatigue, headaches, decreased coordination, and muscle cramping. Other heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, have even more […]

Tips for Downhill Running
Running Basics

Tips for Downhill Running

July 12, 2023 Christine Luff 0

We all know that uphill running is challenging, so you would think that the downhills would be a welcome change for runners. But as easy as it may seem, downhill running can still get runners […]

half marathon beginner training schedule
Half Marathons & Marathons

Half Marathon Beginner Training Schedule

July 10, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Congratulations on your decision to train for a half marathon! This half marathon beginner training schedule (see schedule below) is perfect for a beginner runner, a first-time half-marathoner, or anyone whose goal is to finish […]