best stretching tools for runners
Running Gear

The Best Stretching Tools for Runners

May 7, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running is a high-impact sport that demands strength, endurance, and flexibility. While many runners focus heavily on training mileage and pace, proper stretching and muscle recovery often get sidelined. Stretching regularly helps improve flexibility, reduce […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

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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Kids Running

7 Running Games for Kids

May 1, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Looking for ways to get kids motivated to run? Most kids like running, but some may not be too excited about the idea of just running laps around a track or a gymnasium. Planning organized […]

Training

Core Exercises for Running

April 19, 2025 Christine Luff 0

A strong core is crucial for running performance, comfort and efficiency while running, as well as injury prevention. As you build your core strength, your running form and efficiency will improve and you’ll just feel […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

April 13, 2025 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 […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

How to Run Longer Without Getting Tired

March 31, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running longer distances without getting fatigued is a common goal for many runners. Whether you’re training for a race or simply trying to improve your endurance, there are several key strategies that can help you […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

8 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid

March 27, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Once half or full marathoners get to the tapering phase part of their training, they start getting anxious and excited for their big race. It’s a stressful time during the final two weeks before the […]

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Running Basics

How to Build Running Endurance

March 21, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Getting started with running can be a bit frustrating because it may take a while before you start to see some improvement. And just when it starts to get a little easier, you get the […]