The day after a marathon can seem like you’re learning to walk for the first time: short steps, no coordination, and pathetic range of motion. Maybe this is familiar to those finishing the Boston Marathon today? With the Boston Marathon today, I want to help all those runners who are having a hard time walking. [...]
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We all “know” the little things that we should do to stay healthy: get more sleep, be smart about our mileage, don’t push the pace so often. But are there specific tools that we can use to help us succeed? In our quest to run faster, easier, or more consistently sometimes we need a reminder that [...]
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Do you do the “little things” that keep you healthy? If you’re the average runner, you don’t – and you’re probably injured. Preventing overuse injuries is more about what you do when you’re not running. The crucial time right before and after your run are key times to take care of your body. But most [...]
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Dathan Ritzenhein graduated high school with six National Championship titles. He left the University of Colorado with four All-America titles, a national title at cross country, and the school record in the 10,000m in 27:38.50. Since turning pro, Dathan’s competed in the marathon at the 2008 Olympics, the 10k at the 2004 Olympics, set the [...]
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I received a concerning email yesterday from a runner who was suffering a knee injury. “Caitlin” told me: “I’ve had several different coaches and running workshops. You need more cushiony shoes. You need less cushiony shoes. Go heel-toe. Go midfoot. Lean forward. Don’t lean forward. I’m confused and overwhelmed.” Unfortunately, I see these types of emails [...]
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A lot of runners are realizing that mainstream advice is leaving them injured, frustrated, and slow: “I booked a sports physio session. They said to give it a weeks rest and see how it feels. Well….here I am 3 months later.” “I went to a few PTs and massage but none of it was helping [...]
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What if you’re just starting to run as a complete beginner? This post is for you. New runners face a unique dilemma: the motivation to run and achieve big goals is high, but your aerobic and muscular fitness is low. That’s a potentially dangerous combination, so this article will help you start running safely and put [...]
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Core strength is vital to being a consistent, healthy runner. I’ve covered this in great detail here, here, and here. If you think your “core” is just your abs – you’re very wrong. It includes everything from your hips and glutes to your lower back and hamstrings. A good core routine will work all of [...]
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Are you a creature of habit? I definitely am. My training is predictable even though I know the serious benefits of variety in any program. I run the same trails, do similar workouts from training cycle to training cycle, and always stick to the same core routines. This needs to change if I want to [...]
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Would you like to run more and train harder with fewer running injuries? If you have a time goal for your next race or want to run in less pain, of course you want to train more consistently! Last week I spoke with coach Jay Johnson about his DVD series Building a Better Runner. Both [...]
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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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