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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Should I Eat Before Running?

November 9, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Fueling your body properly before a run is essential to maximize your performance and achieve your running goals. Just as you wouldn’t embark on a long road trip without filling up your gas tank, you […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

How to Burn More Calories Running

November 5, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running can be an effective and efficient way to lose weight, but you eventually hit a weight loss plateau and wonder if and how you can continue to shed pounds. Or perhaps you’ve overindulged a […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Best Gluten-free Foods for Runners

November 3, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Choosing the right foods is essential to your running performance and post-run recovery. Carbohydrates fuel your body during workouts and they (combined with protein) also help your body recover, especially after long runs. If you’re […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Nutrition Tips for Cross Country Runners

July 3, 2025 Christine Luff 0

As a running coach, one of the most common questions I get from runners is: “What should I be eating?” For cross country runners, nutrition plays a critical role in recovery, energy levels, injury prevention, […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

7 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes

May 9, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Salads don’t have to be boring or time-consuming. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, throwing together a light, healthy lunch, or looking for a refreshing side dish to bring to a picnic, these quick […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

How to Eat Clean for Runners

May 7, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up for your first 5K, the food you eat can be as important as the miles you log. Clean eating isn’t about restriction—it’s about making intentional, nourishing […]

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Best Energy Gels for Running

May 4, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Feel like you’re hitting a wall during your long runs or races? As you’re running, you’re depleting your stored energy, or glycogen. Fueling with energy gels will prevent you from running out of energy and […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Easy Protein Ball Recipes

April 25, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Protein balls are the ultimate snack: quick, healthy, and totally customizable. Whether you’re looking for a post-run recovery snack, a midday energy boost, or a healthy dessert alternative, these no-bake treats have got you covered. […]