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Q&A with a Registered Dietitian: Why am I not losing weight?

Posted June 6, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever gone to the grocery store when you were absolutely famished?

It’s a terrible idea – you end up buying WAY more food than you intended and much of that food is junk.

And I’m the …

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Should you taper before a tune-up race during marathon training?

Posted May 3, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We all know that tapering before a goal race is important to perform at your best. But should you taper before a tune-up race?

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Can Running at Altitude Help My Marathon?

Posted March 30, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running at altitude is tough: with less oxygen in the air and a higher risk of dehydration, you’ll inevitably run slower.

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How do you strengthen the glutes and hip flexors? (New Q&A with Coach)

Posted February 4, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Has it really been more than two months since the last episode of Q&A with Coach? It’s time to get back into it!

Today we’re talking all about strength – specifically, how to strengthen your hip flexors and glutes.…

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The Signs of Overtraining Syndrome: Q&A with Pro Ultrarunner Travis Macy

Posted November 16, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Overtraining Syndrome is the arch nemesis of hard-working runners everywhere.

Casually mention to a friend that you’re suffering from overtraining syndrome and you’ll be met with gasps, hugs, and warm condolensces.

With crushing fatigue and plummeting performances, overtraining can …

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The most important workouts to focus on if you’re a busy runner

Posted November 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When was the last time you had an uninterrupted 4-6 hours to work out? If you’re like me, that hasn’t happened in a long time!

Time is life’s ultimate luxury. As we get older, this limited resource gets more …

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How to Run Faster From 5k to the Marathon

Posted October 27, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do I get faster in all the race distances from 5k to half marathon… and maybe even the marathon?

A difficult question – but one that’s probably important to you. After all, who doesn’t want to improve their …

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Q&A with Coach 16: Can base training go on for too long?

Posted October 5, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of my favorite aspects of coaching is when I work with runners who have long-term goals. And when training is planned long-term, the results can be extraordinary:

Since I know what’s coming up in 3 months, 6 months, …

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The Only 2 Technique Tips You Need For Good Running Form

Posted June 17, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running form is a difficult topic to discuss. And it’s a topic that I’d much rather avoid.

Why do I want to avoid talking about it? A lot of reasons:

We all have a unique style of running
You

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Ultra and Trail Race Training: Episode 11 of Q&A with Coach with Matt Frazier

Posted May 18, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Episode 11 of Q&A with Coach is not to be missed – we have a special guest joining us, none other than Matt Frazier.

The best freeze frame of the episode

Matt is the author of the award-winning blog …

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