Half Marathons & Marathons

7 Ways to Deal With Marathon Anxiety

October 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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Running Basics

Benefits of Track Running

October 19, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Whenever I do a track workout, I get a little nostalgic because running on a track reminds me of when I first started running on my cross country team in middle school. Although a lot […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

13 Half Marathon Mistakes to Avoid

October 13, 2024 Christine Luff 0

There’s a lot that could go wrong during half marathon training and racing. Here are some common half marathon mistakes and tips from a running coach on how to avoid them. 1. Don’t run a half marathon as […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Half Marathon Advanced Training Schedule

October 12, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Are you an experienced runner hoping to take your half marathon training to the next level? Use this 12-week half marathon advanced training schedule (see table below) to help you run a personal record (PR) […]