Half Marathons & Marathons

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

January 13, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Regardless of race distance, recovery runs should be important part of your training. And no matter your running experience, you can reap the benefits—including performance improvement, injury prevention, and faster recovery—of incorporating recovery runs into […]

Giving & Gratitude

23 Acts of Kindness for Runners

January 9, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Extending kindness to someone, whether it’s a loved one or a total stranger, can be a heart-warming and satisfying experience for everyone involved. And, ideally, one act of kindness will lead to a chain reaction […]

Running Gear

Best Running Sunglasses for Women

January 8, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Running sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement – they can make a huge difference in your safety, comfort, and performance on the run. From shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays to improving […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

9 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

November 2, 2023 Christine Luff 0

As you’re busy prepping for the holidays and attending festive gatherings, the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be a time when fitness and healthy eating plans go out the window. But you can […]

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Giving & Gratitude

Why I’m Grateful for Running

November 1, 2023 Christine Luff 0

It’s cold and windy today, but I still head out for my run. That’s because — whether I’m running on the beach, in the cold, in the rain, or on the treadmill — I’m always […]

Racing

Tips for Running Night Races

September 20, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Running a night race can be a fun, exciting experience and a great change of pace from the usual getting up with the sun to run a morning race. From midnight fun runs to theme […]

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Running Gear

Get Geared Up for Fall Running

September 1, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Where I live, the temperatures are starting to drop just a bit and I can already feel that cool, crisp Fall weather starting to arrive. Fall has always been my favorite time of year to […]

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Running

Running Gear I Can’t Live Without

August 13, 2023 Christine Luff 0

As an avid runner and running coach, I love talking to other runners about their best running gear. We all get so passionate about our tried-and-true favorite running gear. We’ve all experienced disappointment and frustration […]