What’s a better cross training exercise for runners, cycling on the road or spinning? Runners are always looking for ways to get in better shape. When I was in college, I got a Trek road bike to stay fit when I was injured and to add some extra non-impact exercise to my summer training. It [...]
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On November 20th, I raced the Philadelphia Marathon and finished 42nd in a time of 2:39:32, a PR of over 5 minutes. I never hit the wall, barely slowed down at all during the last 6.2 miles, and felt strong from start to finish. The Philly Marathon is my crowning achievement in my 13+ years [...]
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I love this analogy: Don’t let your engine outpace your chassis. It’s a simple analogy that refers to your metabolic or aerobic fitness (endurance) vs. your structural fitness (bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles). I like to tell my runners that you never want a Ferrari engine in the frame of a Geo Prizm. That engine is going to tear [...]
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Time for some fun today. Have you noticed that there are many types of runners these days? So have I…. All artwork is custom designed by Meaghan Fitzgerald for Strength Running (yep, my wife is an artist). Please share this if you think it’s cool! Share the love – tweet, like, or share on StumbleUpon [...]
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Have you ever been in a rut, not improving and running slower than you used to? It’s a difficult situation. You want to desperately improve and feel better on your training runs but you’re not sure what to do. Some runners don’t do anything and stay in a holding pattern for months. Their fitness plateaus, [...]
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Sometimes brevity is best. The most inspiring motivation often comes from a single sentence. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of quotes that are sure to inspire you to be the best runner you can be. Some are funny, some serious, but all are powerful and remind us that running is an [...]
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How the hell do you choose the right pair of running shoes? Beginner runners usually have no idea so they head to the specialty running store to get an “expert” evaluation. The specialist will look at the new runner’s arches and how they walk (rarely will they have them run down the sidewalk and watch) [...]
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[Reminder: I'm giving away a free month of personalized coaching! If you want in, check out the details here.] “In football, you might get your bell rung, but you go in with the expectation that you might get hurt, and you hope to win and come out unscathed. As a distance runner, you know you’re [...]
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Today I turn 28. I’m going to do something a little weird on my birthday – I’m going to give one of you a gift. I don’t want anything. I just want to help one of you who may be too strapped for cash to get into my 1-on-1 personal coaching program. So I’m giving away [...]
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I'm Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and running coach. I want to help you get faster.
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