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 […]

Training

Running Drills and Exercises to Get Faster

November 27, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Looking for guaranteed strategies to enhance your running speed and achieve faster race times? Whatever your running goal, you can benefit from incorporating these simple running drills and exercises into your training. From strength training to […]