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Running Gear

Best Running Sunglasses for 2025

August 21, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays while you’re running is important no matter what season it is. A good pair of running sunglasses can also shield your eyes from the wind, dust, and […]

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Training Schedules

8-Week Intermediate 10K Training Schedule

August 20, 2024 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 […]

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Running Motivation

7 Mental Benefits of Running

August 20, 2024 Christine Luff 0

When stress hits, many runners lace up their running shoes, hit the road, and soon find they’ve improved their mood and released some of their frustrations. But the mental benefits of running aren’t just about […]

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Charity Running

13 Fundraising Tips for Charity Runners

August 18, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Fundraising can be a daunting, intimidating process. As a charity runner coach, I’ve actually talked to a lot of runners who were way more nervous about raising the minimum amount than actually running the race. […]

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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, […]