Tweet With a name like Zoom Streak there’s no surprise this racing flat is meant for speed. So they sound fast – and they look pretty damn nice too. That’s nice, but it won’t mean anything when you’re pushing the pace during your next half-marathon. Are they actually fast when you need them to be? Can [...]
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Tweet Recently I surprised the hell out of myself and beat 16,659 other people to win Warrior Dash. With no experience training for Warrior Dash or with any of the obstacles. I was more surprised than anyone. Who me? I was just having fun! The funny thing is – I didn’t train for it at all. My [...]
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Tweet Today’s the day! 101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner: A Short Guide to Running Faster, Preventing Injuries, and Feeling Great is now available on Amazon for the Kindle. No Kindle? You can get the book as an instant PDF download here. What to Expect The book covers topics as diverse as: Diet and [...]
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Tweet A year ago I asked myself, “Do compression socks actually work?” Today, I know the answer. Whether you use compression sleeves or socks, this post will help you use them as effectively as possible. They both work (and they both look goofy…). I’m naturally skeptical of new things, especially if they have fantastic claims like [...]
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Tweet Over two years ago, I started Strength Running. And today, I just want to thank you for coming along for the ride. I started SR because I thought I had a message that could help runners improve their training, their race times, and their outlook on running. After running 2:44 at the NYC Marathon, [...]
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Tweet My favorite aspect of Strength Running is helping runners completely transform their lives. I love success stories because they’re great case studies on what others can do to improve so they can finally reach their goals of feeling healthy, energetic, and in better shape. Overweight? Here’s how to lose 80 pounds. Not running fast? Here’s [...]
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Tweet This is what happens with a Wholefoods gift card. I go crazy like a kid in a candy shop – or like a food fanatic who can’t control his craving for healthy, delicious snacks. But I used to be a glutton. Being naturally skinny, I never had to worry about eating crappy food because [...]
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Tweet Recently I asked a running friend of mine, “Quick, gut reaction answer: what is my potential in the marathon in the next three years?” He answered, “2:33, give or take.” Then came the qualifier. He added, “IF you do some real high volume training, you have the potential to run low 2:30′s.” It seems [...]
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Jason Fitzgerald is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-certified coach, and author of 101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner.
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