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Running Motivation

How to Avoid Running Burnout

April 9, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Runners go through periods when they feel like they need a break — both mentally and physically — from running. It sometimes happens after completion of a big race that you have been working toward […]

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Running Basics

Should You Run Every Day?

January 7, 2024 Christine Luff 0

One of the biggest misconceptions among runners who want to get faster is that they should run every day. In reality, the body actually needs rest days to recover, repair muscles to get stronger, and […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Why Am I So Tired After Long Runs?

November 23, 2023 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 […]

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Running

Hip Strengthening Exercises

November 15, 2023 Christine Luff 0

For many runners, knee pain, other injuries, and running performance issues are often a result of tight or weak hips, glutes, and other hip stabilizing muscles. Tight and weak muscles are often the result of […]