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 […]

superfoods for runners
Nutrition & Weight Loss

7 Superfoods for Runners

August 12, 2023 Christine Luff 1

Eating the right foods is essential to runners’ performance, recovery, and overall health. So it’s important for runners to make smart, nutritious choices when it comes to pre-run and post-run eating. It’s always more convenient […]

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Running Injuries

How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenails

August 11, 2023 Christine Luff 0

“So, how many toenails did you lose?” Marathoners commonly hear this question from people who assume that black toenails or toenails falling off are inevitable when running a marathon. Some runners even think of getting […]

Inspiration

Quotes About Perseverance

August 9, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Running is not always easy. Some days you may feel like you can run forever, while there are those bad runs when you feel like you’re not making any progress and you just want to […]

How to Avoid Mindless Eating
Nutrition & Weight Loss

How to Avoid Mindless Eating

August 5, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Raise your hand if you’ve said one of the following things before biting into a tempting, high-calorie, high-fat dessert:  “I ran this morning – I can eat this!” “I’ll burn this off tomorrow!” “I deserve […]