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Racing

10 Racing Tips for Your First 5K

December 2, 2024 Christine Luff 0

The days and morning before a race can be filled with anxiety. If you’re a beginner runner and running your first 5K or other race distance, get race-ready and feeling confident with these racing tips […]

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Training Schedules

6 Week 5K Beginner Training Schedule

December 2, 2024 Christine Luff 0

This six-week 5K beginner training schedule is designed for run/walkers who want to build up their endurance to running a 5K (3.1 miles). This 5K training schedule (see plan and printable version below) is a […]

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Running Basics

How to Start Running for Beginners

December 2, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Getting started with running can feel overwhelming to a beginner runner. If you’ve never run before or you’ve had a long break from running, it can be intimidating to get out there and hit the […]

Running Motivation

39 Motivating Ideas for Running Goals

December 1, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Are you tired of the monotonous routine of your runs? It’s time to shake things up and discover new, fun, running goals that will keep you excited and motivated. Whether you’re brand-new to running or […]

Running Basics

How to Increase Your Running Cadence

November 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

If you’d like to run faster, improving your running cadence—or stride frequency—can actually help you make significant improvements in your overall performance. Plus, a higher cadence and shorter stride means less impact on your legs […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Should I Eat During Long Runs?

November 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

One half or full marathon training aspect that definitely takes some getting used to is having to eat during long runs. Some runners make the mistake of thinking they’re not running long enough to need […]