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Racing

5 Fun Theme Races to Try

August 28, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Theme races are all the rage right now, from down-and-dirty obstacle course races to middle-of-the-night electric runs. If your regular running routine is starting to bore you, try shaking things up with one of these […]

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Training Schedules

8-Week Intermediate 10K Training Schedule

August 20, 2024 Christine Luff 0

So you’ve already run at least one 10K (6.2 miles) road race and now you’re ready for your next goal: Improving your time. To achieve a personal record (PR) in the 10K, you’ll definitely need to add speed training […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Intermediate Marathon Training Schedule

August 16, 2024 Christine Luff 0

If you’ve already run at least one marathon (26.2 miles), you may be thinking about your next goal: improving your time. Use this 18-week intermediate marathon training schedule to help you run a personal record (PR) in […]

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Training

Core Exercises for Running

August 15, 2024 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 […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Benefits of Long Distance Running

August 14, 2024 Christine Luff 0

The half and full marathoners that I coach know that a weekly long runs is an essential part of their training. Of course, it’s not always their favorite part of the training, but they understand […]

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Running

How to Run Hills Properly

August 12, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Whenever I start hill training with the runners I coach, I always hear lots of groans and grumbling. But after several workouts practicing hill running techniques, they start asking for more. Knowing how to run […]

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Running Injuries

How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenails

August 11, 2024 Christine Luff 0

“So, how many toenails did you lose?” Marathoners commonly hear this question from people who assume that black toenails or toenails falling off are inevitable when running a marathon. Some runners even think of getting […]

Running Basics

How to Run With a Water Bottle

August 10, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Staying hydrated on the run is crucial to staying safe, avoiding heat-related illnesses, and reaching your running potential. Research has shown that even slight dehydration can impair your athletic performance by up to 10%. However, […]