Training

Running Drills and Exercises to Get Faster

November 27, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Looking for guaranteed strategies to enhance your running speed and achieve faster race times? Whatever your running goal, you can benefit from incorporating these simple running drills and exercises into your training. From strength training to […]

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Kids Running

Strengthening Exercises for Kids

November 25, 2024 Christine Luff 2

As they run, swim, or participate in sports such as soccer, hockey, or basketball, kids are building strength and improving their endurance. However, adding some basic body-weight strengthening exercises to kids’ fitness routine can not […]

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Kids Running

Benefits of Running for Kids

November 24, 2024 Christine Luff 0

While all physical activity is beneficial for kids, running can significantly improve kids’ physical, mental, and personal well-being. Not only can running help them stay fit and healthy, it can also teach kids valuable life […]

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Training Schedules

8-Week Advanced 10K Training Schedule

November 24, 2024 Christine Luff 0

This 8-week advanced 10K training schedule is for experienced runners who want to improve their 10K race performance. To follow this 10K training schedule (see schedule below), you should be able to run 6 miles […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Why Am I So Tired After Long Runs?

November 23, 2024 Christine Luff 0

A marathoner-in-training recently told me that she’s been completely wiped out after her Saturday long runs. “I take a 3-hour nap in the afternoon, but still need to go to bed by 9:00 p.m” she […]

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Running

8 Rules for Speed Training

November 23, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Adding speedwork to your training has lots of benefits, including improved performance, form, efficiency, confidence, and even more calories burned. But to prevent running injuries, it’s important that runners take some precautions before jumping into speed […]