warm-up exercises
Running Basics

Pre-Run Warm-Up Exercises

November 13, 2023 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 […]

trail running
Running

5 Reasons to Try the Run/Walk Method

November 11, 2023 Christine Luff 0

If you’re just getting started with running, your eventual goal may be to build up running a certain distance or time period without stopping or taking a walking break.  Or, if you’re already an experienced […]

Injury Prevention and Recovery Tools
Running Gear

9 Injury Prevention and Recovery Tools

November 10, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Common sense is crucial to injury prevention and recovery, but sometimes you may need help from some key tools. Incorporating recovery and injury prevention tools into your routine can make a world of difference in your […]

Favorite Running Gear
Running

Running Gear I Can’t Live Without

August 13, 2023 Christine Luff 4

As an avid runner and running coach, I love talking to other runners about their best running gear. We all get so passionate about our tried-and-true favorite running gear. We’ve all experienced disappointment and frustration […]

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Running Injuries

How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenails

August 11, 2023 Christine Luff 0

“So, how many toenails did you lose?” Marathoners commonly hear this question from people who assume that black toenails or toenails falling off are inevitable when running a marathon. Some runners even think of getting […]