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Racing

10 Racing Tips for Your First 5K

December 2, 2024 Christine Luff 0

The days and morning before a race can be filled with anxiety. If you’re a beginner runner and running your first 5K or other race distance, get race-ready and feeling confident with these racing tips […]

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Training Schedules

6 Week 5K Beginner Training Schedule

December 2, 2024 Christine Luff 0

This six-week 5K beginner training schedule is designed for run/walkers who want to build up their endurance to running a 5K (3.1 miles). This 5K training schedule (see plan and printable version below) is a […]

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Running Basics

How to Start Running for Beginners

December 2, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Getting started with running can feel overwhelming to a beginner runner. If you’ve never run before or you’ve had a long break from running, it can be intimidating to get out there and hit the […]

Running Basics

How to Increase Your Running Cadence

November 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

If you’d like to run faster, improving your running cadence—or stride frequency—can actually help you make significant improvements in your overall performance. Plus, a higher cadence and shorter stride means less impact on your legs […]

Training

Should I Strength Train Before or After Running?

November 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

As a running coach, I always encourage runners to incorporate strength training into their training regimen. Whether they’re lifting weights or doing bodyweight exercises, regular strength training can help runners avoid injuries, improve their performance, […]

Racing

What is a Virtual Race?

November 28, 2024 Christine Luff 0

A growing trend in the running community, a virtual race is a race in which you can decide when and where you want to run it. Virtual races are a great option for runners who […]