Christine Luff

Christine Luff, ACE-CPT

Verywell Fit Writer, Running Coach, Author

Expertise

Running, Marathons, Youth Fitness

Education

Fordham University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Highlights

As a running coach and long-time runner, I've witnessed first-hand how exercise can not only change your physical health, but your attitude, mood, and mind. I'm passionate about making fitness more accessible and helping people discover the athlete within them.

— Christine Luff, ACE-CPT

Experience

Christine Luff is a Verywell Fit writer with more than 25 years of experience creating and editing health and fitness content and product recommendations. She's also an ACE-certified personal trainer, Road Runners Club of America certified running coach, certified weight management specialist, certified fitness nutrition specialist, and certified youth fitness specialist. An avid runner, she's completed 13 full marathons and countless other races. Christine is passionate about introducing people to running and is the author of the book, "Run for Good: How to Create a Lifelong Running Habit." She received her B.A. in American Studies/Communications from Fordham University and her M.A. in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

About Verywell Fit

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