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Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race

Posted November 14, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you had the chance, would you sign up to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents?

This is a feat through the Great World Race, and Becs Gentry is getting ready to start.

Becs Gentry …

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Phil Batterson, PhD on Tissue Tolerance: The Key to Preventing Injuries?

Posted November 7, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“Tissue tolerance” might be a hard term for the average runner to define. But it could also be how you prevent your next big running injury.

Phil Batterson, PhD, is a former competitive runner and current exercise enthusiast with …

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Running and Recovery: Lessons Learned from 25+ Years of Running

Posted November 6, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since 1998, I’ve estimated that I’ve gone on nearly 10,000 runs. That’s a lot of running!

And since hindsight is 20/20, I want to share the lessons I’ve learned about running and recovery over the years.

As runners, we …

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Zone 2 Running Masterclass: When & When NOT to Run in Zone 2

Posted November 1, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Zone 2 running is having a moment. Every running influencer and longevity expert loves running in Zone 2. But why is it so valuable? And when is it NOT a good idea?

You can see the threshold for Zone …

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The New Rules of Carb Loading with Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner

Posted October 31, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

You might give carb loading a quick thought in your race taper, but are you actually looking at the current science to make it effective?

Jonah Rosner is an applied sport scientist based in Brooklyn. He spent the past …

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Marathon Volume, Injuries, and Tune-up Races with 2:25 Marathoner Laura Thweatt

Posted October 24, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

From poor tune-up races to switching up nutrition, pro runners face the same lessons more casual runners do.

Laura Thweatt is a 2:25 marathoner, professional runner for Saucony, former US cross country champion, and Olympic Trials Qualifier in both …

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Are Super Shoes Unethical? Philosopher Sabrina Little on the Fairness of Super Shoes

Posted October 17, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Super shoes may forever change the way we look at fairness and performance in running. Let’s dig into the ethics.

Sabrina Little is a trail and ultra runner, formerly a professional runner for HOKA. She has won 5 national …

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Gait Analysis Masterclass: Form Problems & Solutions with Jessica Wulke, DPT

Posted October 10, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Want to run faster with fewer injuries? Take a look at your gait.

Jessica Wulke is a dual board-certified specialist physical therapist in orthopedics and sports in Dallas, Texas. As the owner of JW Elite Therapy, she has extensive …

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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Losing Weight, When to Diet, and Weightlifting for Weight Loss

Posted October 3, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How much attention do you need to give to your weight as a runner?

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an obesity and lipid specialist physician who’s helped thousands of patients across the US.

He’s certified with the American Board of …

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Marathon Pacing, Training, & Problem-Solving Q&A with Coach Sara Manderscheid

Posted September 26, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Hoping to improve your marathon performance this fall?

Sara Manderscheid is a running coach, Boston Qualifier, and podcaster living in Boulder, CO.

About 20 years ago, Sara started running. In 2019, she BQ’d in her marathon debut.

After that, …

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