Running
Tips for Running in the Rain
Running in the rain can be a refreshing change of pace, but it also presents a unique set of challenges. Whether you’re training for a race or just enjoy staying active, there are ways to […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Running Basics
8 Post-Run Stretches for Runners
Stretching offers numerous benefits for runners, but runners should always be careful to warm-up muscles with some warm-up exercises or a brisk walk or jog before stretching. Post-run is a great time to stretch because […]
Running
7 Amazing Benefits of Running Alone
As a running coach, I love running with my group of trainees on a regular basis. I fully embrace all the benefits of group running. However, assuming you’re taking the proper safety precautions, there are […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
6 Things Mentally Strong Runners Don’t Do
You’ve probably met one of those runners that never seem nervous before a race or they don’t complain or talk negatively about running. Maybe you are one of those runners. But, since you are reading this, […]
Running Basics
3 Weeks to a 30 Minute Running Habit
This beginner running schedule is designed to encourage a new running habit. To get started with the training schedule, you only need to be able to run for 1 minute at a time. By the […]
Giving & Gratitude
6 Ways to Help New Runners
Here are some ways you can help new runners ease into running and begin a lifelong habit. […]
Running Motivation
30-Minute Run Workouts to Bust Boredom and Burn Calories
Lack of time is one of the biggest reasons, um, excuses, I use when I don’t do a run that I had intended to do. But these quick and effective run workouts blow that excuse […]
Racing
How to Run Faster
Looking to improve your 5k time? Or trying to PR in the half marathon? Whatever your goal, you can benefit from incorporating these simple speed workouts into your running. Follow these tips on how to […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
How Runners Can Avoid Feeling Hungry
“I’ve stepped up my mileage recently and I feel like I’m always hungry, even after I’ve recently eaten a meal. Is that normal? How can I avoid feeling hungry all the time?” It’s perfectly normal […]
Inspiration
Powerful Running Mantras for Motivation
A runner who I coached several years ago is a cancer survivor and was determined to get back to running after he finished his treatment. Having lost a lot of fitness and muscle tone, he […]