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Half Marathons & Marathons

Half Marathon Beginner Training Schedule

July 10, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Congratulations on your decision to train for a half marathon! This 12-week half marathon beginner training schedule (see schedule below) is perfect for a beginner runner, a first-time half-marathoner, or anyone whose goal is to […]

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How to Beat the Post-Race Blues

June 17, 2024 Christine Luff 1

A first-time marathon finisher recently confessed to me that, rather than wanting to celebrate her accomplishment, she felt sad and disappointed after her race. It may sound crazy to some, but her experience of post-race […]

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7 Ways to Deal With Marathon Anxiety

May 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

When runners tell me that they’re nervous for their upcoming marathon, I tell them, “That’s completely normal! I’d be concerned if you weren’t nervous at all.” Running 26.2 miles is not something that you should take […]

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How to Estimate a Marathon Time

February 3, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Training for a marathon? You may have already been considering your possible marathon finishing time. So how long does it take to run a marathon, and what’s the best way to estimate a marathon time? […]

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Must-Have Marathon Gear Essentials

January 24, 2024 Christine Luff 0

If you’re thinking about training for a marathon or you’ve already started your marathon training, having the right marathon gear is essential for getting prepared for the 26.2-mile race. Some runners overlook key gear that […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

January 13, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Regardless of race distance, recovery runs should be important part of your training. And no matter your running experience, you can reap the benefits—including performance improvement, injury prevention, and faster recovery—of incorporating recovery runs into […]

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Best Energy Gels for Running

January 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 […]