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 […]

Running Basics

How to Increase Your Running Cadence

November 29, 2024 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 […]

Training

Should I Strength Train Before or After Running?

November 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

As a running coach, I always encourage runners to incorporate strength training into their training regimen. Whether they’re lifting weights or doing bodyweight exercises, regular strength training can help runners avoid injuries, improve their performance, […]

Training

How to Do a Tempo Run

November 27, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Tempo runs are a very effective training technique that can help improve your running performance, boost your confidence, and achieve your running goals. But, what is a tempo run? And how long and at what […]