How to Self-Treat Running Injuries
Running Injuries

How to Self-Treat Running Injuries

January 17, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, relieve stress, and maintain overall health, but injuries can sometimes derail your running plans. Whether it’s a nagging pain or an overuse injury, knowing how to treat […]

Running Injuries

How Runners Can Prevent Overuse Injuries

January 2, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Overuse injuries are common among runners but, fortunately, they can be prevented with some strategies that aren’t too hard to implement. They’re often the result of overtraining, improper form, or lack of rest and recovery. […]

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Running Basics

How to Stay Relaxed When Running

December 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

A common mistake among runners, both beginners and experienced, is holding a lot of tension in their upper body when running. Sometimes runners’ shoulders creep up toward their ears, which creates a much more inefficient […]

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Running

Am I Still a Runner If I Run/Walk?

December 9, 2024 Christine Luff 4

I recently got an email from Nicole, a beginner runner who’s been doing a run/walk training program. She writes: “Am I defeating the purpose of running by taking walk breaks?  Can runners take walk breaks?” […]

Training

Cross-Training for Runners

November 15, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Most runners know that running shouldn’t be their only form of exercise. Yet many aren’t sure why or how they should cross train and what’s the best cross-training for runners. Benefits of Cross-Training for Runners […]

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Running Basics

Pre-Run Warm-Up Exercises

November 13, 2024 Christine Luff 0

It’s tempting to jump right into your run and get started, but doing some warm-up exercises before your run will improve your performance and help you stay injury-free. Benefits of Pre-Run Warm-Up Exercises Warming-up before […]