post-run cravings
Nutrition & Weight Loss

8 Ways to Control Post-Run Cravings

July 6, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Despite our best efforts for healthy eating, we’ve all given into those intense cravings for certain high-fat, high-calorie foods. Post-run cravings can be particularly difficult to resist when hunger hits after a run and you […]

Racing

Can I Run a 10K Race?

July 1, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Wondering if you can run a 10K race (6.2 miles)? It’s definitely an achievable goal for a beginner runner who has about 8 weeks to train. Plus, you’ll need to be be committed to running or […]

Things Quirky Runners Do
Running Humor

7 Quirky Things Runners Do

June 21, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Every sport has its idiosyncrasies and odd behaviors that only true aficionados of the sport understand.  Running is no exception, of course.  Over the years, I’ve developed some quirky running-related habits and, in talking to […]

proper hydration for running
Nutrition & Weight Loss

Proper Hydration for Running

June 5, 2024 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 […]