You Can't Stop Running Until You Start (With Mark Remy)

You Can't Stop Running Until You Start (With Mark Remy)

By
Mark Kennedy
Founder of None to Run
February 1, 2024

"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

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)Training for Runners: FAQ

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

Follow Mark on Twitter

Alex Hutchinson - writes an awesome column on Runner's World

Mark's articles on Runner's World

A Running App for Real People

In order to become a runner, you don't need much in order to become successful: a plan, an encouraging community and consistency. With N2R, you can have them all.

App App Store Icon and Crest

4.8 out of 5 Stars

5,000 + Ratings in the Apple App Store

Woman and daughter after run

Works Around your Schedule

Time is hard to come by. Kids, work, and other commitments can get in the way. You need a plan that's easy to follow and can work around you, not the other way around.

Break down the lies you tell yourself

You look "weird" when you run. You’re “not” a runner. You’re too “slow” or too "Old." We're here to tell you right here, right now, that you’re wrong. You only *think* these things because it's new and you feel uncomfortable. That'll change with consistency and time. You are a runner!

Exercise Smarter, not harder

It may have been hard previously, but it doesn't have to be – now, you'll be given the tools and the knowledge to succeed. We’re doing things differently in order to see different results.

N2R Eases you in

Running when you aren't ready or without the proper training can hurt, leaving you with nagging injuries that never seem to clear up. We ease you in, giving you the strength and conditioning you need to make sure your running doesn't come with pain.