intermediate marathon training schedule
Half Marathons & Marathons

Intermediate Marathon Training Schedule

August 16, 2024 Christine Luff 0

If you’ve already run at least one marathon (26.2 miles), you may be thinking about your next goal: improving your time. Use this 18-week intermediate marathon training schedule to help you run a personal record (PR) in […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Benefits of Long Distance Running

August 14, 2024 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 […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

7 Superfoods for Runners

August 12, 2024 Christine Luff 0

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, 2024 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 […]

Running Basics

How to Run With a Water Bottle

August 10, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Staying hydrated on the run is crucial to staying safe, avoiding heat-related illnesses, and reaching your running potential. Research has shown that even slight dehydration can impair your athletic performance by up to 10%. However, […]

Running Gear

Best Sports Bras for Running

August 8, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Wearing a supportive, well-fitting sports bra can make all the difference in your running performance and overall comfort. High-impact sports bras offer compression that will hold your breasts in place and will also provide bounce […]

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Running

Tips for Running Alone

August 8, 2024 Christine Luff 1

When running by yourself, it’s important to take safety precautions and to also have plenty of strategies for beating boredom. Here are some expert safety and motivation tips for running alone. How to Stay Safe […]