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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Easy Protein Ball Recipes

April 25, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Protein balls are the ultimate snack: quick, healthy, and totally customizable. Whether you’re looking for a post-run recovery snack, a midday energy boost, or a healthy dessert alternative, these no-bake treats have got you covered. […]

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Walking

Why Walking is Good for Runners

April 24, 2025 Christine Luff 0

When most people think about improving their running performance, walking probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. It’s often dismissed as too easy or not “real” training. But as a long-time runner and […]

Training

Core Exercises for Running

April 19, 2025 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 […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

April 13, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Regardless of race distance, recovery runs should be important part of your training. And no matter your running experience, you can reap the benefits—including performance improvement, injury prevention, and faster recovery—of incorporating recovery runs into […]

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Running

How to Run Hills Properly

April 12, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Whenever I start hill training with the runners I coach, I always hear lots of groans and grumbling. But after several workouts practicing hill running techniques, they start asking for more. Knowing how to run […]

how to run longer without getting tired
Half Marathons & Marathons

How to Run Longer Without Getting Tired

March 31, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running longer distances without getting fatigued is a common goal for many runners. Whether you’re training for a race or simply trying to improve your endurance, there are several key strategies that can help you […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

8 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid

March 27, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Once half or full marathoners get to the tapering phase part of their training, they start getting anxious and excited for their big race. It’s a stressful time during the final two weeks before the […]