How to Start Running When You're Overweight
Running Basics

How to Start Running When Overweight

January 1, 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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How to Stay Relaxed When Running

December 29, 2023 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 […]

what pace should I run
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What Pace Should I Run?

December 15, 2023 Christine Luff 0

“I’m new to running and I’m not sure how fast I should be running. What pace should I run?” Many runners, especially beginners, are curious about what pace they should run. Most daily runs should […]

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How to Increase Your Running Cadence

November 29, 2023 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 […]

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Pre-Run Warm-Up Exercises

November 13, 2023 Christine Luff 0

It’s tempting to jump right into your run and get started, but doing some warm-up exercises before your run will improve your performance and help you stay injury-free. Benefits of Pre-Run Warm-Up Exercises Warming-up before […]