Tweet There are countless ways to run a race. Should you run even splits or a negative split? What if you’re trying to run a new PR? Last year I wanted racing advice from the best – Olympic Trials qualifiers, pro coaches, ultramarathoners, and more bad ass runners who have accomplished a lot more than [...]
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Tweet Successful running – and injury prevention – is really a full-time job. Hopefully that didn’t scare you off from accomplishing your race goals. But truthfully, what makes you faster is often what you do in between workouts than what you do while running. So get enough sleep every night. Avoid hours of CrossFit AMRAP sessions in [...]
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Tweet I used to say that using technology like “actuator lugs” to promote a neutral, natural foot strike was ironic and totally unnecessary. Of course, I’m talking about Newton running shoes which have a very distinctive sole: I refused to wear them because of those wacky lugs and thought they weren’t for “real” runners. But then [...]
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Tweet Are you looking for a new way to stay healthy and run more consistently? Well, I’ve got something you’re going to love. Today Jay Johnson is going to highlight active isolated flexibility and give away two free DVD’s to one lucky reader. Jay is a Running Times and Nike contributor who has coached three US champions [...]
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Tweet There’s nothing quite like a new pair of compression sleeves to make you feel like a total gear junkie. Especially RecoFit sleeves, which look like the Batsuit. A few weeks ago I was sent a pair of calf sleeves to test from RecoFit. I’ve been wearing them regularly on easy runs, long runs, and [...]
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Tweet I’m often asked, “what books are you reading?” And while it’s none of your damn business what chapter of 50 Shades of Grey I’m on, I want to share what books have changed my life. See, I absolutely love books. I’m a total bookworm. During the summer before 5th grade I came in 2nd place in [...]
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Tweet When I look at some runners’ training, I want to claw my eyes out: it’s so boring. I’ve been working on Strength Running for almost three years. I’ve helped thousands of runners design better training. And it’s funny – I’ve noticed a pattern similar to nearly every runner. Whether you’re training for a 5k or a marathon [...]
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Tweet It seems like every health and fitness site is publishing a Holiday Gift Guide to help their readers find useful gear and gifts. And it’s the same stuff: running shoes! running books! heart rate monitor! I get bored reading them because nothing is new, unique, or compelling. So today I’m doing something different. Instead of [...]
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Tweet I used to run in the ASICS Kayano – a supportive stability shoe that weighs 13oz. I’m thankful those days are now over. Today I prefer lighter shoes with less stability and more groundfeel. Even though I have low arches and I pronate significantly, I’m more comfortable in neutral shoes that don’t interfere as [...]
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Tweet Do you want to run faster in your next race? Maybe you want to finally finish strong or run a new PR? But easier said than done. Runners always have a lot of questions about race strategy: How do I negative split a marathon? Should I run even splits or run the first few [...]
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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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