August 29, 2017

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

August 29, 2017/ Mark Remy

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

March 14, 2017

Do Elites Use GPS Watches in Marathons?

March 14, 2017/ Mark Remy

And do they really run tangents that much better than we do?

January 15, 2017

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

January 15, 2017/ Mark Remy

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

August 29, 2016

Why Do People Say 'Good Job' When They Pass Me in a Race?

August 29, 2016/ Mark Remy

The phrase itself sounds nice, but in certain settings it can grate.

November 18, 2015

Why Do Finish-Line Volunteers Ask Questions That You Can't Answer?

November 18, 2015/ Mark Remy

Because volunteers and staff at the finish lines of races are sick, sick people.

November 13, 2015

I Run/Walk My Marathons; Should My Goal Be to Run the Whole Way?

November 13, 2015/ Mark Remy

Some people may scoff at your run/walk method, suggesting that you didn't really "run" a marathon...

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