Half Marathons & Marathons
Can I Run a Marathon?
Once you’ve run your first race, or you’ve been running for a few months, people may start to ask if you’ll ever run a marathon. Completing a 26.2 mile race is no small feat. And, […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Running Motivation
10 Fantastic Benefits of Group Running
Running with others is one of the most effective strategies for running habit formation and maintenance. Indeed, the social benefits of running are among the biggest reasons why runners start and stick with running. Whether […]
Kids Running
How to Get Kids into Running
When my two kids were babies, my husband and I would trade off races so that one of us would run while the other one stood on the sidelines with the double jogging stroller, watching […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Top 10 Marathon Fears – And How to Get Over Them
Running a marathon is a huge challenge, but the feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction also make it tremendously rewarding. Some runners fear the marathon distance (26.2 miles) for various reasons. While it’s true that running […]
Running Motivation
Mental Strategies to Stay Motivated During Your Half or Full Marathon Training
Struggling to maintain motivation during your training? As a running coach, I see talk to runners all to time who have trouble maintaining their motivation when they’re training for a big race, such as a […]
Training Schedules
30-Day Beginner Running Training Schedule
Are you looking to get started with running? This beginner running training schedule is the perfect way for a new runner to build up their endurance. It features very gradual increases in running so you’ll […]
Running Injuries
How Runners Can Prevent Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries are common among runners but, fortunately, they can be prevented with some strategies that aren’t too hard to implement. They’re often the result of overtraining, improper form, or lack of rest and recovery. […]
Racing
How to Run a Faster Mile
Are you looking to improve your mile time? Whether you’re new to running or have years of experience, you can make some small changes in your training to run a faster mile. Here are some […]
Running Basics
How to Build Up to Running Without a Break for 30 Minutes
Do you want to learn to run continuously for 30 minutes? Whatever your starting point, it’s possible to build up to running without a break for 30 minutes. This run/walk program will get you from […]
Training
Tips for Training and Racing With a Running Partner
Training and running with others has plenty of benefits, such as increased running motivation and improved race performance. But it’s important to talk about and carefully plan your training and race goals with your running […]