Running Injuries
How Runners Can Avoid Getting Sick
It seems like whenever I find more time in my schedule to run, I come down with a cold. Although I do frequently run through mild cold symptoms such as a runny nose or sore […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Racing
Tips for Running at Altitude
“I live in Florida, but I’m training for a race in Colorado in a few months. What should I expect when running at altitude and what can I do to best prepare for a race […]
Running Motivation
How Runners Can Use Positive Self-Talk
I’m a huge advocate of using mantras, or short phrases you can repeat to yourself to stay motivated or get through rough patches during runs or races. I often repeat mantras to myself in races […]
Training Schedules
8 Week 5K Intermediate Training Schedule
Are you hoping to improve your 5K race time, or run a strong 5K at your full potential? This 8-week 5K schedule (see below) is designed for intermediate 5K runners who want to train for […]
Kids Running
Kids’ Marathon Running Challenge
Kids are too young to run a full marathon (26.2 miles), but that doesn’t mean they can’t take on the distance. They can use this Kids’ Marathon Running Challenge to accumulate and track their mileage […]
Running Injuries
Runners’ Home Remedies for Running Injuries
Having a running injury is never fun, and a visit to the doctor for a running injury can be a major inconvenience and expense. But many running injuries respond well to RICE (rest, ice, compression, […]
Running Basics
Easy Calf-Strengthening Exercises
I pulled my calf muscle during a half marathon several years ago and after I finally got back to running six weeks later, I vowed to pay more attention to strengthening my calves. Not only […]
Running Injuries
When Should I See a Doctor for a Running Injury?
One of the most common questions I hear from marathon runners who I coach is, “Should I see a doctor for my running injury?” The answer depends on several different factors and I typically run […]