Racing
How to Pick the Right Race to Run
Having a race on your calendar is great motivation to keep running. But it’s important to pick the right race to run so you don’t start to regret your decision. If you’re not excited about […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Running Motivation
Tips for Running With Your Significant Other
Working out with a buddy can help boost your motivation and, if that person is your significant other, it gives you a chance to spend some quality time together. I know a lot of couples […]
Running Motivation
How to Use Mini Habits to Start Running
For some people who maintain a regular running or exercise habit, the secret to their success was starting small. They didn’t dive headfirst into running, setting an ambitious goal like running a marathon. Rather, they […]
Running Gear
How to Foam Roll Hamstrings and IT Band
Massaging your hamstrings and illiotibial (IT) band on a foam roller is an excellent way to keep your hamstring muscles and IT band from getting too tight. It’s especially beneficial if you’ve been prone to […]
Racing
5 Common Racing Mistakes to Avoid
A running friend made a classic first’s timer racing mistake in her marathon last year. She felt so good during her first mile, that she dropped her pace to about 30 seconds faster per mile […]
Running Basics
Exercises for Runners to Make Running Easier
Have you ever struggled during a run and thought to yourself (or maybe even said out loud), “Man, I wish this was easier!”? Well, you can run more comfortably and efficiently by doing some simple […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
10 Healthy, Happy Habits to Start Right Now
Improving your health doesn’t have to mean making complicated, difficult changes to your lifestyle. Taking small steps and introducing tiny new habits can help to change your overall health and happiness in meaningful ways. Here […]
Running Basics
18 Tips for Getting Started With Running
Training for your first race? Just getting started with running? Whatever your running goal or level, there are always small changes you can make to improve your running. Here’s expert advice and strategies to help […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
10 Nutritious and Delicious Smoothies for Runners
Whether you’re looking for nutritious and easy breakfasts, on-the-go healthy snacks, or post-long run recovery drinks, smoothies are a perfect go-to item for runners. For a pre-run breakfast, they provide some protein, complex carbohydrates, and […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
6 Small and Simple Changes for a Healthier Diet
When it comes to following a healthy diet, losing weight, or maintaining your current weight, you’re more likely to be successful if you make small changes over time rather than trying to overhaul your entire […]