Racing
What is a PR or Personal Record?
Once you’ve run your first road race, you have a PR, or a “Personal Record.” It refers to your best time in a race of a specific distance. So, if you run a 5K race […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Half Marathons & Marathons
Intermediate Marathon Training Schedule
If you’ve already run at least one marathon (26.2 miles), you may be thinking about your next goal: improving your time. Use this 18-week intermediate marathon training schedule to help you run a personal record (PR) in […]
Training
Core Exercises for Running
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
Benefits of Long Distance Running
The half and full marathoners that I coach know that a weekly long runs is an essential part of their training. Of course, it’s not always their favorite part of the training, but they understand […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
7 Superfoods for Runners
Eating the right foods is essential to runners’ performance, recovery, and overall health. So it’s important for runners to make smart, nutritious choices when it comes to pre-run and post-run eating. It’s always more convenient […]
Running
How to Run Hills Properly
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 […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenails
“So, how many toenails did you lose?” Marathoners commonly hear this question from people who assume that black toenails or toenails falling off are inevitable when running a marathon. Some runners even think of getting […]
Running Basics
How to Run With a Water Bottle
Staying hydrated on the run is crucial to staying safe, avoiding heat-related illnesses, and reaching your running potential. Research has shown that even slight dehydration can impair your athletic performance by up to 10%. However, […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Pain on Top of Foot
A common complaint among runners is pain on the top of the foot, right under your shoelaces. In many cases, pain on the top of the foot is due to an inflammation of the extensor […]
Racing
4 Week Advanced 10K Training Schedule
Did you register for a 10K race that’s about a month away? Don’t worry, you still have time to get ready for your race. This 4 week advanced 10K training schedule is designed for runners who […]