Mark Manske-Running Coach

Running has been my life’s passion. Through a decade-long career as an attorney in

high-pressure environments, running has helped keep me focused, grounded, and

healthy.

For over 20 years, I’ve competed scholastically, collegiately and recreationally. Recently, wanting to focus more on what I love most, I delved into the coaching world. I previously served as an Assistant Coach at Southeastern Iowa Community College, and am currently an Assistant Coach at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, as well as taking on individual clients through TRS. I am also finalizing coaching certifications as a USATF Cross Country Specilaist and a Level One Coaching Certification from United States Track and Field, as well as being Safe Sport compliant. 

I started Total Running Solution to further promote knowledge, appreciation of, and

access to the sport in our greater community. 

The beauty of running is in its simplicity, but the sport is also rooted in years of research and study that has led to the development of key physiological principles and training methodologies, resulting in incredible advances in human performance.

Through years of participation, trial and error, research, and education, I have gained

crucial insights that have deepened, even more, my love and knowledge of running. Now, I’m excited to put them into practice, emboldening you to develop this same passion and providing the tools necessary for you to reach your greatest potential.

My goal with TRS is to share the knowledge I’ve accrued over a lifetime of running to

enhance performance in cross country, track, road racing, and recreational

enjoyment of the sport. Whether you are looking to simply move toward a healthier

lifestyle or to level-up your training with competitive goals, I can help you to get there.