Running Basics

18 Tips for Getting Started With Running

January 20, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Training for your first race?  Just getting started with running? Whatever your running goal or level, there are always small changes you can make to improve your running. Here’s expert advice and strategies to help […]

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Running Basics

When Does Running Get Easier?

January 8, 2025 Christine Luff 3

When they first get started with running, many beginner runners have a hard time getting adjusted to their new form of exercise. Since new runners struggle for different reasons, there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” answer to […]

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Running Basics

How to Stay Relaxed When Running

December 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

A common mistake among runners, both beginners and experienced, is holding a lot of tension in their upper body when running. Sometimes runners’ shoulders creep up toward their ears, which creates a much more inefficient […]

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5 Running Habits Worth Imitating

December 16, 2024 Christine Luff 0

You may have read about runners who make racing mistakes, running form errors, or create running nutrition problems. But what about the runners who are doing it right?  How do some runners avoid injuries, run strong, and stay […]

How to Start Running When You're Overweight
Running Basics

How to Start Running When Overweight

December 15, 2024 Christine Luff 1

Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and being overweight doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get to enjoy all the benefits of running. If you’re overweight, running can help you improve your health, get in […]

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5 Mental Tricks to Keep You Running

December 10, 2024 Christine Luff 2

I recently saw a runner’s T-shirt that said, “Running is a mental sport. We’re all insane!” Obviously it was meant to be funny, but the first part of the quote is certainly true. Whether you’re […]