Running

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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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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 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 […]

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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, […]