“You can’t stop running, until you start.” – Mark Remy, Dumb Runner
When it comes to helping runners, there is lots of shitty information out there online.
Running should be simple.
And fun.
If you agree with this sentiment, then this interview I did with Mark Remy is going to resonate with you.
About Mark Remy
Mark Remy is a runner and writer based in Portland, Oregon. He has been a columnist and writer at Runner’s World since 2007. Mark has been running since 1994 and has run 27 marathons, including Boston eight times.
In 2015, Mark launched Dumb Runner, which is a website for runners who enjoy laughter and pie (his words!). Most of the online advice for beginner runners make running too complicated. Dumb Runner, well, dumbs everything down because Mark believes running should be simple.
If that wasn’t enough, Mark has also written four books on running and one training journal. Keep reading because I am giving away a copy of each to one lucky person.
I highly recommend you check out Mark’s writing. Here a few articles/posts that I recommend you start with:
The Only 3 Things You Need to Know to Begin Running (Really)
5 Stretches You Should Never Do
Mark’s Newsletter– Entertaining and educational. Sign up!
In this episode we talk about:
- How running has impacted Mark’s life.
- The shower beer (try it).
- Stretching – was it only cool in 1981?
- The only 3 things you need to know to begin running (Really)
- How to pick a training plan.
- And more!
Links mentioned:
Dumb Runner – Mark’s site
Alex Hutchinson – writes an awesome column on Runner’s World
Mark’s article on Runner’s World
Book Giveaway (Win a copy of Mark’s books)
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Hi there. Welcome back!
Did you know that I run a 30-Day None to Run Challenge every few months?
Huge fan of Mark Remy & Dumb Runner!
Thanks Malinda.
Mark’s advice is simple but so true. I’m going to share his website with my running group, which is filled with beginners who could do with this advice. Great podcast, Mark. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks Joe, much appreciated!
This was a very fun and informative podcast. I would love to be the winner and give the books a new home. 🙂
Here’s a (serious) question: Are there any exercises to strengthen the Achilles tendon? My left one keeps giving me trouble and aches after running or during other exercises, like back lunges for example.
Thanks so much in advance.
Hi Mandy. Thanks for your comment. Here’s a piece my friend, Jason Fitzgerald, wrote that I think will help you:
http://strengthrunning.com/2013/03/achilles-tendonitis/
Thank you so much. I’m going to give these a try. 🙂
Hi Mark!
Always such great information!
Thank you. Appreciate your willingness to help us beginners.
As a newbie I’m looking for wisdom from those who are Runners.
Hi Kim,
Congrats!
You are the luck winner of a copy of each of Mark Remy’s books!
Please email me at mark@healthynomics.com and we’ll get that sorted for you.
Mark
I’m a big Dumb Runner fan! Thanks for a great podcast 😀
This is good advice in our lives as a whole. Just the other day I was telling my 3 year old to be patient as we were waiting for the “lightening charges” during a storm (that’s what he calls lightening). I am a total beginner and can be impatient like most. Thank you for making it OK to be slow and not fret about everything coming at us as far as technology and Apps. It’s a nice reminder to be patient with ourselves and just keep moving.
Thanks for the reminder to be patient in my running!
I’ve been a fan of Mark Remy for a long time. I’m grateful to be introduced to your website. Keep it simple, don’t overdo anything, challenge yourself just enough, be good to other humans – I love those ideas.
Thank you, I would love the books. I’ve become a huge plan and your podcast has giving me hours of fun on runs and during warm ups(before watching kids soccer)
Appreciate all the new runner information!!
I always enjoy Mark’s articles in Runner’s World!
Great episode! I tend to get caught up in all the vocabulary and fancy techniques as a beginner runner. Refreshing to hear this take on it!