Racing
5 Common Racing Mistakes to Avoid
A running friend made a classic first’s timer racing mistake in her marathon last year. She felt so good during her first mile, that she dropped her pace to about 30 seconds faster per mile […]
Articles by Christine Luff
Running Basics
Exercises for Runners to Make Running Easier
Have you ever struggled during a run and thought to yourself (or maybe even said out loud), “Man, I wish this was easier!”? Well, you can run more comfortably and efficiently by doing some simple […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
10 Healthy, Happy Habits to Start Right Now
Improving your health doesn’t have to mean making complicated, difficult changes to your lifestyle. Taking small steps and introducing tiny new habits can help to change your overall health and happiness in meaningful ways. Here […]
Running Basics
18 Tips for Getting Started With Running
Training for your first race? Just getting started with running? Whatever your running goal or level, there are always small changes you can make to improve your running. Here’s expert advice and strategies to help […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
10 Nutritious and Delicious Smoothies for Runners
Whether you’re looking for nutritious and easy breakfasts, on-the-go healthy snacks, or post-long run recovery drinks, smoothies are a perfect go-to item for runners. For a pre-run breakfast, they provide some protein, complex carbohydrates, and […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
6 Small and Simple Changes for a Healthier Diet
When it comes to following a healthy diet, losing weight, or maintaining your current weight, you’re more likely to be successful if you make small changes over time rather than trying to overhaul your entire […]
Running Injuries
How to Self-Treat Running Injuries
Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, relieve stress, and maintain overall health, but injuries can sometimes derail your running plans. Whether it’s a nagging pain or an overuse injury, knowing how to treat […]
Running Injuries
5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury
Most running injuries are not caused by one little mistake, such as losing your footing as you’re running on a trail. They usually develop over the course of weeks, when you’re making LOTS of little […]
Running
Tips for Running in the Rain
Running in the rain can be a refreshing change of pace, but it also presents a unique set of challenges. Whether you’re training for a race or just enjoy staying active, there are ways to […]
Running Basics
8 Post-Run Stretches for Runners
Stretching offers numerous benefits for runners, but runners should always be careful to warm-up muscles with some warm-up exercises or a brisk walk or jog before stretching. Post-run is a great time to stretch because […]