Tweet Yesterday a friend admitted to me some quirky behaviors that are automatic disqualifiers for his dates. Most are wildly inappropriate for SR, but his #1 was being a regular smoker. It makes sense: he’s a fit guy and likes to lead a healthy lifestyle. There’s just no way he could date a smoker. Many of [...]
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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 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 Training for any race – even a marathon – includes a lot more than just running. Runners who only run are doomed to overuse injuries. Loyal Strength Running readers will recognize this as a common theme of my writing and training programs. It’s nothing new and I’ve written very specific articles in the past: [...]
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Tweet Injury prevention is a top goal for every runner. So why is consistent, healthy running so elusive? The truth is that repetitive stress injuries will always happen: us runners are really good at pushing beyond our physical limits and working harder than our bodies can withstand. We all say things like, I want to reach a [...]
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Tweet What are strides? I get this question ALL THE TIME so I thought it would be helpful to explain exactly what they are and how to use them in your training. I also surveyed runners on Twitter – you can follow me @JasonFitz1 – to see if they ran strides. I’m glad I’m not the [...]
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Tweet Overuse injuries are a reality for hundreds of thousands of runners every year. Is it even possible to prevent running injuries? That’s the question that Dr. Peter Larson and his coauthor Bill Katovsky explored in their book Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running. I firmly believe that humans are physiologically designed to [...]
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Tweet Every few months there’s a new fitness or health topic that ripples through the tubes of the internet. Years ago it was the Paleo Diet (which is legit). Then we all heard about Vitamin D and it’s apparent long list of benefits (which is probably legit – needs more study). Now it seems that [...]
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Tweet Quick note: I’m accepting one more runner into my Full Coaching program. If you’re interested in working with me on a 1-on-1 basis, email me and let’s chat. I just finished Alex Hutchinson’s book Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise. Instead [...]
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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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