Training

Warm Up Before Your Run With These Dynamic Stretches

October 27, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

   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 […]

Read more

The Healthies And Easiest Ways To Hydrate Before And After Your Run

Plyometric Exercises For Running Speed

October 22, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

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 […]

Read more

Runners Guide For Marathon Training

Unlock Your Running Potential By Strengthening And Stretching Your Hip Flexors

October 22, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

Strengthen And Stretch Your Hip Flexors And Avoid Injuries              Every runner is dependent on these, actually, every person is dependent on these muscles, the hip flexors. These are a group of muscles that allow you to lift your knees and bend at the waist. They help to pull up the knees and […]

Read more

Do You Eat These Foods Before And After Your Run?

Fartlek, Tempo & Hill Training From A USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach

October 20, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

     Fartlek Training            Get tips on fatleks and hill training from USA Triathlon Level 1 certified coach, Stephanie Coburn. This workout will prepare you, as a runner, to handle the uneven paces of a race. Both physically and mentally. What is a fartlek exactly? From Wikiepdia, Fartlek, which means “speed play” in […]

Read more

Injury Prevention: 6 Moves to Protect Your Knees

How To Deal With A Side Stitch

October 20, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

   How to Cope With A Side Stitch          Has this happened to you? You are 10 minutes into your run and you experience a sharp pain in your right upper abdomen? Chances are that you are experiencing a side stitch. A side stitch is an intense stabbing pain under the lower […]

Read more

7 Tips For Tapering Before A Marathon

This Is What Your Body Goes Thru During A Marathon

October 20, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

     Science of Marathon Running               This is a “behind” the scenes look at what your body goes thru during your run. It’s amazing to see what your muscles go thru to run these long distances. What does it take to cross the finish line? Relentless training, proper nutrition […]

Read more

Don’t Run Your First Race Before You Get These Tips

Run More Efficiently And Stay Injury Free With Yoga For Runners

October 20, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

 Strike A Pose With Yoga For Runners        When you think about running, your first thought probably isn’t that you should also be doing yoga, but what you may not know is that yoga is the perfect compliment for runners because it can focus on specific areas of the body that get tight from […]

Read more

Who Cares If You Are A Slow Runner

Cross Training For Runners

October 13, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

     The Importance Of Cross Training For Runners                      Did you know that cross training can actually improve your running? Not only can it improve your running by making you faster, it can also help reduce injuries or even better, prevent injuries. A runner should approach […]

Read more

Proper Running Technique From The Pros

3 Ways to Build Running Endurance

October 13, 2015

therunnersmark

0

Training

Endurance Running Tips         Whether you are a new runner or have run 2 marathons, most runners are looking to increase their running endurance. It could be either wanting to run further, or increasing your speed.     There are a variety of things that you can do to increase your endurance. […]

Read more

Plyometric Exercises For Running Speed