Running

6 Surprising Benefits of Running Slower

January 22, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Could running slower actually make you faster? It may sound counterintuitive, but research suggests that incorporating slower runs into your training can lead to significant improvement. Learn about the surprising benefits of running slower and […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

January 13, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Regardless of race distance, recovery runs should be important part of your training. And no matter your running experience, you can reap the benefits—including performance improvement, injury prevention, and faster recovery—of incorporating recovery runs into […]

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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 […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Best Energy Gels for Running

January 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 […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Should I Run a Marathon?

December 21, 2023 Christine Luff 0

So you have some experience as a runner, but lately you’ve been wondering, “Should I run a marathon?” Before you decide, it helps to truly understand what you’re getting into. Some people have some fears […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Mental Tips for Long Runs

December 7, 2023 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 […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Should I Eat During Long Runs?

November 29, 2023 Christine Luff 0

One half or full marathon training aspect that definitely takes some getting used to is having to eat during long runs. Some runners make the mistake of thinking they’re not running long enough to need […]