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January 22, 2019

Do I Have to Wait for My Running Buddies Even When It’s Freezing?

January 22, 2019/ Mark Remy
Do I Have to Wait for My Running Buddies Even When It’s Freezing?

Short answer: Yes. And because you didn’t, here is your punishment…

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January 22, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Etiquette
Ask Dumb Runner, Porta potties, Pit stops, Waiting, Etiquette
January 03, 2018

I'm 7 Weeks From My Marathon and Sick—What Should I Do?

January 03, 2018/ Mark Remy
I'm 7 Weeks From My Marathon and Sick—What Should I Do?

Also: What does that old "below the neck" rule mean, anyway?

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January 03, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Training, Marathons
Ask Dumb Runner, Sick, Marathon training
August 29, 2017

I Can't Keep Up With My Teammates—What Should I Do?

August 29, 2017/ Mark Remy
I Can't Keep Up With My Teammates—What Should I Do?

Do the work and keep these five things in mind, and you will improve. I promise.

 

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August 29, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Training, Racing
Ask Dumb Runner, High school, Cross country, Speed
May 15, 2017

When Is It Time to Abandon My Race Plans?

May 15, 2017/ Mark Remy
When Is It Time to Abandon My Race Plans?

Sometimes you have to sacrifice this race for the next one.

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May 15, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Training
Ask Dumb Runner, Injury, Half-marathon
January 15, 2017

My Coach Wants Me to Give Up Sprinting; Should I?

January 15, 2017/ Mark Remy
My Coach Wants Me to Give Up Sprinting; Should I?

The short answer is "no." Here's the longer one...

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January 15, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Training, Racing
Track, High school, Coach, Sprinting
January 01, 2017

Can Running in Cold Weather Freeze My Penis?

January 01, 2017/ Mark Remy
Can Running in Cold Weather Freeze My Penis?

And is scratchy wool underwear the answer?

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January 01, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Training, Gear
Penis, Wind briefs, Cold weather, Winter running, Popsicle
October 25, 2016

What Are the Odds I'll Find a Dead Body When I Run?

October 25, 2016/ Mark Remy
What Are the Odds I'll Find a Dead Body When I Run?

It's an excellent question—and one that's very difficult to answer.

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October 25, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Training
Dead body, Joggers, Crime
September 06, 2016

When Does a 'Base' Become a Plateau?

September 06, 2016/ Mark Remy
When Does a 'Base' Become a Plateau?

We cannot answer this question. So here's our answer.

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September 06, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Training
Base, Marathon training, Plateaus, Clint Eastwood
August 17, 2016

When a Cyclist Comes at Me, Which Way Do I Move?

August 17, 2016/ Mark Remy
When a Cyclist Comes at Me, Which Way Do I Move?

Seems like either way you go it's dicey, for you or the cyclist or both.

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August 17, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Etiquette, Training
Cyclists, Safety, Etiquette
July 26, 2016

Is It Rude That My Running Buddy Wears Headphones?

July 26, 2016/ Mark Remy
Is It Rude That My Running Buddy Wears Headphones?

"Hey, thanks for letting me run with you. Now excuse me while I plug my ears." 

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July 26, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Etiquette, Training, Gear
Ask Dumb Runner, Headphones, Running partners
July 20, 2016

What's the Best Way to Humiliate a Gym Rat Doing 'Cardio'?

July 20, 2016/ Mark Remy
What's the Best Way to Humiliate a Gym Rat Doing 'Cardio'?

It's tricky, but you could try enlisting the help of a friend.

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July 20, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Etiquette, Training
Embarrassment, Humiliation, Passing, Gym rat
July 13, 2016

What Is the Proper Way to Record My Running Mileage?

July 13, 2016/ Mark Remy
What Is the Proper Way to Record My Running Mileage?

There are several approaches, each with its pros and cons.

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July 13, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Training
Data, Mileage, Training plans
May 17, 2016

My Son Wants to Run a Marathon. Can You Suggest a Training Plan?

May 17, 2016/ Mark Remy
My Son Wants to Run a Marathon. Can You Suggest a Training Plan?

Yes—find one for a half-marathon.

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May 17, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Marathons, Training
First marathon, Marathon training
April 17, 2016

How Do I Learn to Run Again?

April 17, 2016/ Mark Remy
How Do I Learn to Run Again?

The best approach, post-surgery? Pretend you're a newbie.

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April 17, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Training
Injury, Knees
March 22, 2016

Can 3 Short Runs in One day Count as a 'Long Run'?

March 22, 2016/ Mark Remy
Can 3 Short Runs in One day Count as a 'Long Run'?

You bet they can—and think about how awesome you are for even asking.

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March 22, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Marathons, Training
Training plans, Long runs
February 22, 2016

How Can I Deal With Clueless Owners of Off-Leash Dogs?

February 22, 2016/ Mark Remy
How Can I Deal With Clueless Owners of Off-Leash Dogs?

And how do I do it without starting a fight?

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February 22, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Etiquette, Training
Dogs, Running with dogs, Psychology, Conflict resolution
January 24, 2016

Is It OK to Knock on Someone's Door If I Really Have to Use the Facilities?

January 24, 2016/ Mark Remy
Is It OK to Knock on Someone's Door If I Really Have to Use the Facilities?

In a bathroom emergency, you have one of two choices...

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January 24, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Etiquette, Training
Bathroom, Facilities, Jame Gumb
January 19, 2016

How Can I Avoid Scaring People When I Pass Them?

January 19, 2016/ Mark Remy
How Can I Avoid Scaring People When I Pass Them?

Basically, you'll want to take a two-pronged approach.

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January 19, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Training
Etiquette, Passing, Pedestrians, Walkers
January 03, 2016

How Can I Get My Teenager to Listen to My Training Advice?

January 03, 2016/ Mark Remy
How Can I Get My Teenager to Listen to My Training Advice?

Telling her that you "used to be fast" will get you nowhere. So forget that approach.

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January 03, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Training
Teenagers, Injury, Former glory
December 11, 2015

How Can We Enlighten Those Who Jog in Place at Stoplights?

December 11, 2015/ Mark Remy
How Can We Enlighten Those Who Jog in Place at Stoplights?

You do look silly, standing there and mincing in place. However... 

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December 11, 2015/ Mark Remy/
Training
Etiquette, Stoplights, Jogging in place
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