Christine Leibbrand

How to Boost Running Speed: The 9 Most Important Steps

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If you’re new to running or if you’ve been running for awhile, there’s a good chance you’ve started to wonder how to run faster and more easily. Luckily, there are a number of accessible tips and tricks that are proven to improve running speed and form over time. In this post, I’ll discuss those tips. I’ll also talk about how I’ve used these recommendations to boost my own speed, shaving over 1 hour off my marathon running time!

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How to Overcome Burnout + Free Journal Printable

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Studies estimate that over 40% of people experience burnout at some point. While burnout is common, it’s hard to know how to address it. In this post, I go over expert-recommended tips for combatting and dealing with burnout. At the end, I provide a free burnout and mood tracker to help you address feelings of burnout and find what works for you. Read on for more!

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First-Time Home Buyer Guide and Free Home Checklist

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Becoming a home buyer is a huge financial and personal step. It’s also really stressful. The good news is that by taking a few basic steps, you can set yourself up well to purchase the right home for you. In this post, I go over helpful steps to take as you consider your first home purchase, tips to make the home buying process easier, and I provide a free home buying checklist. Read on for more!

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Bachelorette Party Planning Guide + Free Checklist

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Bachelorette party planning can be really fun and a great opportunity to show the bride how much you care. However, it can also be stressful and a lot of work. In this post, I’ll go over the steps for planning a bachelorette party, bachelorette party ideas, and ways to cut costs on bachelorette parties. I also provide a free downloadable bachelorette party planning checklist. Read on for more!

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How to Pursue a Career Change (and Ace the Interview!)

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Over the past few years, there has been a huge shift in people looking for new jobs and even new careers. In this post, I go over how to change career paths, including assessing what careers are right for you, identifying transferrable skills, and framing a career change for a hiring manager. Don’t let a dissatisfying career hold you back, discover whether a career change is the answer you’ve been looking for!

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How a Daily Delight Practice Can Boost Joy and Gratitude

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A daily delight practice involves recognizing and appreciating those small or large things during your day that bring you delight. There are many ways of starting a delight practice and many benefits of doing so, including boosts in mental health. In this post I’ll go over what a delight practice is, how to start one, the value of doing so, and a few of my own delights. Read on to get inspired!

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What To Do When Interest Rates Go Down in 2024

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Over the past couple of years, interest rates have changed dramatically. That’s had big effects on everything from car loans to savings accounts to mortgages. In this post, I’ll go over why interest rates change, how economists expect interest rates to change in 2024, and how that might affect your financial plan. Read on for more!

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The Best Upper Glute Exercises to Tone and Strengthen

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Strength training is crucial for our long-term health. One area that we frequently neglect to strength train is our upper glutes. However, not only do our upper glutes give us a perky booty, they are crucial for walking, running, and moving side to side. In this post, I’ll go over the importance of your upper glutes and the best upper glute exercises to tone and strengthen. Read on for more!

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