theme races
Racing

5 Fun Theme Races to Try

August 28, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Theme races are all the rage right now, from down-and-dirty obstacle course races to middle-of-the-night electric runs. If your regular running routine is starting to bore you, try shaking things up with one of these […]

Running Humor

Murphy’s Law for Runners

August 23, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Murphy’s Law is an old adage that says, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”  As many runners can attest, Murphy’s Law can sometimes hold true in running.  Although running can be full of […]

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Training Schedules

8-Week Intermediate 10K Training Schedule

August 20, 2023 Christine Luff 0

So you’ve already run at least one 10K (6.2 miles) road race and now you’re ready for your next goal: Improving your time. To achieve a personal record (PR) in the 10K, you’ll definitely need to add speed training […]

parenting books
Good Stuff

9 Recommended Parenting Books

August 17, 2023 Christine Luff 1

I’m a big fan of listening to audiobooks when I’m running and lately I’ve been on a parenting book kick. I love learning about the latest research about kids and parenting, reading advice from experts, […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

5 Smart Eating Rules for Runners

August 16, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Runners need to eat healthy to fuel their workouts properly and help build stronger bodies. Follow these five sensible and healthful eating rules for runners to get the most out of your food — and […]

core exercises
Training

Core Exercises for Running

August 15, 2023 Christine Luff 0

A strong core is crucial for running performance, comfort and efficiency while running, as well as injury prevention. As you build your core strength, your running form and efficiency will improve and you’ll just feel […]

benefits of running long
Half Marathons & Marathons

Benefits of Running Long

August 14, 2023 Christine Luff 0

The half and full marathoners that I coach know that a weekly long runs is an essential part of their training. Of course, it’s not always their favorite part of the training, but they understand […]

Favorite Running Gear
Running

Running Gear I Can’t Live Without

August 13, 2023 Christine Luff 4

As an avid runner and running coach, I love talking to other runners about their best running gear. We all get so passionate about our tried-and-true favorite running gear. We’ve all experienced disappointment and frustration […]