prevent boredom when running
Running Motivation

8 Tips to Prevent Boredom When Running

September 27, 2024 Christine Luff 1

Even the biggest running aficionados deal with bouts of boredom from time to time. It’s important to have several different boredom-busting strategies, since one isn’t guaranteed to work all the time. And while music and […]

Ways to Enjoy Fall Running
Running

7 Ways to Enjoy Fall Running

September 9, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Fall has been my favorite season to run ever since I ran on my middle school cross-country team. As the temperatures drop and I smell the familiar scents of autumn, I’m reminded of how much […]

Olympic Runners
Racing

How to Run Like an Olympian

July 7, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Every four years, I get so pumped to watch the Summer Olympic games and, of course, I have a particular fondness for the track and field events.  The runners’ incredible athletic abilities, their intense mental […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

How to Beat the Post-Race Blues

June 17, 2024 Christine Luff 1

A first-time marathon finisher recently confessed to me that, rather than wanting to celebrate her accomplishment, she felt sad and disappointed after her race. It may sound crazy to some, but her experience of post-race […]

benefits of running alone
Running

7 Amazing Benefits of Running Alone

April 14, 2024 Christine Luff 0

As a running coach, I love running with my group of trainees on a regular basis. I fully embrace all the benefits of group running. However, assuming you’re taking the proper safety precautions, there are […]

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Running Motivation

How to Avoid Running Burnout

April 9, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Runners go through periods when they feel like they need a break — both mentally and physically — from running. It sometimes happens after completion of a big race that you have been working toward […]