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Running

Am I Still a Runner If I Run/Walk?

December 9, 2024 Christine Luff 0

I recently got an email from Nicole, a beginner runner who’s been doing a run/walk training program. She writes: “Am I defeating the purpose of running by taking walk breaks?  Can runners take walk breaks?” […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Mental Tips for Long Runs

December 7, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Without a doubt, the long runs are one of the most difficult aspects of training for a distance race such as a half or full marathon. Running long is as much a mental challenge as […]

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Running Injuries

How to Prevent Side Stitches

December 6, 2024 Christine Luff 0

One of the most common questions I hear from new runners that I coach is, “How can I prevent side stitches?”   A side stitch is a sharp, intense pain under the lower edge of […]