therunnersmark, Author at The Runner's Mark

HUMOR

You Know You Are A Runner When

January 23, 2016

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Signs That You May Be A Runner Do you remember when you put on your first pair of running shoes and decided, yep, today, I will run. It was the start of a passion, the beginning of driving your family crazy, and the endless obsession with stretching. You even seem to have your […]

10 hip strengthening exercises for runners

Training

10 Key Hip Strengthening Exercises For Runners

January 22, 2016

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Hip Strengthening Exercises For Runners Did you know that not doing routine hip strengthening exercises leads to poor running mechanics and can often cause issues with IT band pain (pain on the outside of your thigh), patellar tendonitis (also known as runner’s knee), back pain, and many other common running injuries. […]

Training

Dynamic Calf Warm Up For Running

January 16, 2016

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Calf Warm Up Dynamic stretches are key before your run or workout. By taking just a few minutes before you head off, you can warm up your muscles and improve your running by reducing the risk of injury. Knowing how crucial your calf muscles are, give them a good warm up and make your running feel a […]

Training

Strength Training For Runners

January 12, 2016

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Training For Runners Logging the major miles it takes to train for a marathon can take a heavy toll on your body. Especially on your ankles, knees and hip joints. But a little targeted stretching and strength training for runners can help keep you on the road or […]

Training

5 Minute Core Workout For Runners

January 10, 2016

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Core Workout For Runners The perfect core workout for runners! You only need 5 minutes for this quick video workout. You’ll strengthen all the muscles around your abs, obliques, and spine so you can feel balanced and stronger during your run. Get ready to break a sweat! Like this […]

Training

7 Tips For Tapering Before A Marathon

January 9, 2016

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Marathon Tips Tapering before a marathon is so important because your body needs it to get ready for your big day. Time to cut back and get some sleep. Here are some great tips for tapering from Beth Kaufman, a competitive runner since 1998 who has run many racing including the Boston Marathon […]

Inspiration

DIY Runners Inspiration Board

January 6, 2016

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Step By Step DIY Runner’s Inspiration Board What better way than to remind yourself that awesome race you just finished, beating your PB, or creating a board filled new goals that you want to accomplish this year. This easy step by step tutorial is fairly easy to follow. Even for someone who […]

Training

4 Perfect Stretches For After Your Run

January 5, 2016

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After Run Stretches Stretching after your run is just as important as your run itself. Hopefully you aren’t skipping these, because they really only take a few minutes and your muscles will thank you later. These 4 stretches for after your run are prefect because they will help to […]

HUMOR

7 Things That Runner’s Do, But Probably Won’t Admit

December 30, 2015

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Run With Pride Admit it, time to come clean, you have done some of these things, actually, you are probably guilty of all of these offenses. Should you be worried or alarmed? Of course not, you are a part of the cool kids crowd. One that encompasses some of the […]