therunnersmark, Author at The Runner's Mark

Inspiration

At What Age Do Runners Peak?

November 3, 2015

therunnersmark 0

What Age Do You Think Runners Peak? I found this question on a running forum and the responses and views were in the thousands, so I had to take a peak and see what others think? This question has no real answer in my opinion. It was funny and eyeopening to see […]

HUMOR

You Know You Are A Runner When

November 3, 2015

therunnersmark 0

You know you’re a runner when… I found this list on The Running Bug and I bet you can relate to almost all of them. I think plantar fasciitis could easily be one of the top searches on my browser these days. I could probably treat patients at my home with […]

Training

10 Ways to Run Faster, Now

November 1, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Run Faster With These Tips There are quite a few things you can do to increase your speed. Anyone can run, but running faster, that’s where it becomes a challenge. Most runners run the same schedule every week, never changing things up. Same pace , same distance, and […]

Training

How To Boost Your Cadence

October 31, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Cadence Tips Cadence is a critical part of running, lowering the stress on your ankles and knees, and reducing injuries. Improving cadence is not difficult, but it does involve specific training and you need to give yourself time to see improvement. (At least six to eight weeks for your body to adapt.) “Typically […]

Training

10 Ways to Change Up Your Running Routine

October 30, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Running Routine Tips Are you getting bored with your running routine? No worries, there are tons of thing that you can do to change up things and find new ways to enjoy your passion. Now that the cold weather is here, you have to change up a few things up anyways. […]

Training

Instantly Open Tight Hips With These Stretches

October 28, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Stretches For Tight Hips Tight hips are more common than you think. This can be true from runners to people who sit at their desk all day. Runners know that the increased endurance and endorphin rush you gain from running is amazing, but those perks can also come with a few set backs, […]

Training

Warm Up Before Your Run With These Dynamic Stretches

October 27, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Dynamic Stretches A smart warm up will give your muscles, bones, and joints a chance to loosen up. The best stretches for warming up before your run are dynamic stretches. These stretches are designed to take your joints and muscles through a challenging and repetitive motion, moving a body part further with […]

HUMOR

First Person To Ever Run A Marathon And Never Tell Anybody

October 24, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Marathon Kept Secret This tongue in cheek video is hilarious! Could you ever train and run a marathon without telling anybody? Learn how to make running easier on your body: Running Drills Strength and Mobility Exercises Postural and Stability Exercises 6 and 12 Week Training Plans Step by Step Coaching Runner’s knee rehab program […]

Training

Plyometric Exercises For Running Speed

October 22, 2015

therunnersmark 0

Plyometric Exercises for Runners Why plometrics? Plyometrics are the perfect exercises for runners because they aim to develop strength and speed to produce fast and powerful movements. Plyo’s train the muscles to contract more quickly and forcefully from an actively pre-stretched position. The benefit of these exercises for distance runners is that you can […]