Michelle, Author at The Runner's Mark

Inspiration

Why a Morning Run Will Change Your Life

September 5, 2015

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Decrease Your Running Time Running Motivation here no way how to describe the last steps when you feel like you can’t go further but you go anyway, best feeling ever right? But imagine feeling even better! Who knew that by changing the time that you run can give you an even greater […]

Training

Prevent Shin Splints With These Exercises

September 4, 2015

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Kiss Your Shin Splints Goodbye f you are a dedicated runner, chances are that you have probably experienced injuries or problems with your feet or legs. One of the most common issues are shin splints. According to Runner’s World [pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”#ff9900″ class=”” size=””] Shin splints, the catch-all term for […]

Training

Experience The Thrill of Trail Running

September 2, 2015

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Tips and Advice for Trail Running If your thinking about taking your running off road and onto trails sound exciting, make sure you do it safely. There are many things you can do to from injury, and here are two of my top picks. If you are looking to find trails in your […]

Training

Exercises to Run a 16-Minute 5K

August 29, 2015

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Decrease Your Running Time ooking to increase your speed? E How Fitness has some great tips with these few exercises to help you increase your speed. These weight lifting exercises for runners will help strengthen your muscle fibers and become stronger. Try these few training tips and see if it doesn’t help […]

Training

Runners Guide For Marathon Training

August 29, 2015

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Tips For Your First Marathon raining for your first marathon? According to Findmymarathon.com, there are a total of 750 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2015. 687 of these are in the U.S. and 63 in Canada. The numbers are only on the rise due to it’s increasing popularity. This video […]

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Nutrition

The Easiest Kale Smoothie Recipes

August 26, 2015

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Kale Smoothie f you love kale, then you are sure to love these 3 recipes. Kale has so many wonderful benefits. It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence. One cup contains nearly 3 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, and Folate, a B vitamin ,which […]

Training

Amazing Breathing Techniques For Runners

August 26, 2015

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Breathing Techniques For Runners I think one of the hardest parts about being a runner, especially when you first start, is controlling your breathing.It’s very easy to get winded fast and feel like you need to stop.Just as you strength train your hips to improve your leg strength, you need to strengthen the muscles […]

Training

Improve Your Running Speed With These Tips

August 26, 2015

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Running Tips earn tips on how to improve your speed and efficiently and while reducing the risk of injury. This video is by USATF and Lydiard Certified running coach Sandi Nypaver and 2-time US Olympic Trials Qualifier Sage Canaday. [ninja-inline id=6830]

Training

Take the Guess Work Out of Stretching

August 26, 2015

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The Importance of Stretching for Runners Stretching is key for recovery to help alleviate those hard working, tight muscles especially after running. Stretching out those quads and hips is critical to avoid potential problems that could keep you off of the pavement. Running is a very physically demanding sport. This video has some key stretches to help keep […]