Inspiration
Audiobooks for Runners
I used to resist the idea of listening to audiobooks while running, even though running friends had encouraged to give it a try. “But doesn’t listening to a book instead of reading it feel like […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Running Motivation
How to Improve Running Confidence
Whether you’re training for your 10th marathon or your first 5K, you’re most likely going to have those feelings of self-doubt and negativity during your training and before your race. It often happens after a […]
Running
Am I Still a Runner If I Run/Walk?
I recently got an email from Nicole, a beginner runner who’s been doing a run/walk training program. She writes: “Am I defeating the purpose of running and being able to run with all of these […]
Training Schedules
Half Marathon Beginner Run/Walk Training Schedule
This 12-week half marathon beginner training schedule is designed to help you run/walk to the finish line of a half marathon (13.1 miles). To start this plan, you should have been run/walking for at least […]
Running Basics
Where Can I Run?
One of the things that I love about running is the convenience. In many cases, you can just head out your front door and go for a run. But, beyond that, where can you run? […]
Running Gear
Where to Buy Inexpensive Running Clothes and Gear
Once you get started with running, you may begin to realize that cotton T-shirts and sweatpants are not the best clothes for running. In fact, wearing the wrong clothes on a run can lead to […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
9 Healthy Weight Loss Tips for Runners
Running can be a very effective weight loss tool, but that doesn’t mean the pounds will magically start falling off once you start running. But if you run consistently and eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, […]
Running
3 Good Reasons to Run
When I’m running, I have plenty of time to think about WHY I run. The reasons can be very specific (i.e., “I just ate a row of Girl Scout cookies and need to burn them […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
10 Strategies of Runners Who Lose Weight and Keep it Off
Running is definitely a powerful strategy to lose weight and keep it off, but you can’t rely on running alone to drop pounds or stay at your ideal weight by just running. Runners who lose […]
Racing
8-Week Beginner 10K Training Schedule
The 10K (6.2 miles) distance is very popular with beginner runners, especially those who have done a 5K race, but don’t feel they’re quite ready to take on the half-marathon. This 8-week beginner 10K training […]