Should I Run a Marathon
Half Marathons & Marathons

Should I Run a Marathon?

December 21, 2024 Christine Luff 0

So you have some experience as a runner, but lately you’ve been wondering, “Should I run a marathon?” Before you decide, it helps to truly understand what you’re getting into. Some people have some fears […]

mental tips for long runs
Half Marathons & Marathons

Mental Tips for Long Runs

December 7, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Without a doubt, the long runs are one of the most difficult aspects of training for a distance race such as a half or full marathon. Running long is as much a mental challenge as […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Best Energy Gels for Running

December 4, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Feel like you’re hitting a wall during your long runs or races? As you’re running, you’re depleting your stored energy, or glycogen. Fueling with energy gels will prevent you from running out of energy and […]

tired after long runs
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Why Am I So Tired After Long Runs?

November 23, 2024 Christine Luff 0

A marathoner-in-training recently told me that she’s been completely wiped out after her Saturday long runs. “I take a 3-hour nap in the afternoon, but still need to go to bed by 9:00 p.m” she […]