Mark is young and already has miles of experience. He loves training all year long and has been fortunate to not have any major injuries in his 10+ years experience in the sport of running/triathlon. The mantra that motivates him to continue crushing his goals is It will never get easier. I’ll just get better. And he has!
With hard work and perseverance, Mark has earned a new personal record for his 5k at 19:35 which is over 20 seconds faster than his high school time. His advice he wishes he had when he first started training is Patience is a virtue. Nothing running related happens overnight.
After finishing a long race, Mark doesn’t quit and uses his experience to recover by hydrating and stretching so he can be ready for his next training session quickly and efficiently. His favorite personal record was in February 2021 after knocking 10 minutes off his previous 10k with an impressive time of 41:32.
Social media: Personal Instagram & Running Instagram
Current running shoes: Nike Zoom Pegasus 33 & Brooks Ghost 10
Current watch you are wearing: Apple Watch Series 3
Most memorable race: 3/27/2021. 5k PR 19:35. PR since high school. knocked 23 secs off 11th grade time
Years doing running/triathlon races: Since 2010
Favorite meal the night before a race: Spaghetti (carbs) or eggs (protein)
Advice you wish you had when you first started: Patience is a virtue. Nothing running related happens overnight
Favorite running mantra: It will never get easier. I’ll just get better.
What is your favorite PR?: 10k PR time from February of this year. 41:32. knocked 10 minutes off 10k time from 2018.
Are you more of a winter runner or summer runner?: Definitely both. I try to run all year round.
Have you ever been injured from running/triathlon?: Yes. Many times. All minor, common running injuries though. Ankle rolls, cuts, scrapes, sore muscles, etc.
Do you have a pre-race routine?: Jogging in place, high knees, butterflies, calf stretches, and arm stretches.
What is the farthest you have ever run at one time?: 10 miles in one evening
How do you spend your day after finishing a long race?: Hydrating plenty, stretching, and remaining immobile for long periods of time to rest muscles/body.
Way to go Mark!