Christine, Author at Strength Running

Is “Balance” Holding Your Performances Back?

Posted November 8, 2017
BY Christine

Balance: it’s something you’ll hear experts urge you to find in every area of your life. But is balance holding you back?

To address this topic, I’ve invited my Content Editor (and rockstar runner) Christine to share her …

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How Josh Used a Team Approach to Run a Sub 5-minute Mile

Posted June 14, 2017
BY Christine

In November, 2015 Josh got a wake-up call. He heard what no man wants to hear from his daughter…

It looks like you have a baby in your tummy!

Kids say the darndest things…

Josh knew he was the …

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How Allan Overcame Piriformis Syndrome (and became an athlete)

Posted May 18, 2017
BY Christine

Can you ever imagine running 3:17 in your first marathon – and still not consider yourself a “real” runner?

Me neither.

But Allan is a runner who felt that way. After his speedy debut at 26.2, he still felt …

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Marathon Pacing: 6 Lessons Learned from a PR Near Miss

Posted April 10, 2017
BY Christine

There’s no better feeling than crossing the finish line with a new Personal Record. Missing that PR might make all that training feel like a waste, but it doesn’t have to!

Note from Jason: This post is written …

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How to Beat 2 Years of Chronic Injuries (and run faster than ever before)

Posted January 30, 2017
BY Christine

Running injuries can seem common – maybe even inevitable. Whether you’re a new runner or a veteran, they’re a frustrating part of our beloved sport.

And there’s a never-ending list of injuries that you might experience:

Hamstring strains
Posterior

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How Lara Redefined Success and Became More Confident and Consistent

Posted December 6, 2016
BY Christine

Runners often look at success in terms of numbers – like a new personal best or distance covered.

But that leaves out many others aspects of success. For Lara – a runner I’m going to introduce you to today …

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How Andrea Regained Her Confidence And Set a 5-Minute PR

Posted November 17, 2016
BY Christine

Now that I’m firmly entrenched in my mid-30’s, I can confidently say that even my 17-month old is cooler than me.

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How Aaron improved his nutrition to “hardly ever feel tired”

Posted March 17, 2016
BY Christine

Every day there’s a new fad diet that promises “effortless” weight loss and boundless energy. But ask yourself: do you seriously believe the hype?

Every diet subculture loves that hype. Go paleo, or raw, or vegan! Ditch the carbs! …

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Confessions of a Pre-Dawn Runner (and how to make running in the morning work for you)

Posted February 22, 2016
BY Christine

Flash back to January, 2007: my alarm clock blared at 5am every morning. Running in the morning was my life – and at 85 miles per week, I was miserable.

It was dark for every run and a miserable …

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