Today is like Christmas (at least for running nerds like me): Run Your BQ is open for new members! If you want some more info on the program and the updates we’ve been making over the last two months, read on. If you want to rip open the wrapping paper right now and sign up, [...]
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Have you ever started a race and immediately realized, “This is going to suck?” It happens to every runner sooner or later: a shitty race, an uninspired performance, a mediocre showing, a poor indicator of your ability. This is exactly what happened to me on March 11, 2012 when I raced the St. Patrick’s Day [...]
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Have you ever wanted to accomplish a big goal like qualify for the Boston Marathon but you’re not sure if you can do it? I’m thrilled to announce that the first program designed specifically to help you achieve a BQ is now open: Run Your BQ. My partner on this project is Matt Frazier, a 3:09 [...]
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On November 20th, I raced the Philadelphia Marathon and finished 42nd in a time of 2:39:32, a PR of over 5 minutes. I never hit the wall, barely slowed down at all during the last 6.2 miles, and felt strong from start to finish. The Philly Marathon is my crowning achievement in my 13+ years [...]
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Have you ever been in a rut, not improving and running slower than you used to? It’s a difficult situation. You want to desperately improve and feel better on your training runs but you’re not sure what to do. Some runners don’t do anything and stay in a holding pattern for months. Their fitness plateaus, [...]
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Winning a half-marathon is usually reserved for the elite. But last Saturday, I won my very first half by over 13 minutes. On 10/22 I raced the Run for the Hills Half-Marathon in McHenry, IL and finished in 1:15:07. I was in Chicago visiting my sister-in-law and her boyfriend with my wife Meaghan. While we were [...]
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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 of [...]
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The Rebel Running Guide is now here! Steve Kamb and I tirelessly spent this weekend adding even more great running workouts, advice, and tips. It’s got videos, pictures, and interviews. Case studies and workout plans. And puns. Lots of puns. This is the most comprehensive and easy to follow introductory guide to running that I [...]
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Edit: The Rebel Running Guide is now available! You can check it out here: http://nerdfitness.com/blog/rebel-running-guide/. Thanks! Next Monday, the Rebel Running Guide officially launches. We have been getting down to business and putting some great stuff together for you – just a few more days! Here’s a sneak peak of what you can expect. There will [...]
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The 5k might be one of those perfect events – it’s long enough to be considered a “distance” race but short enough to push yourself really hard. As one of my running friends would say, “grip and rip!!” With the Rebel Running Guide coming out next week [Edit: It's now available!] and a ton of [...]
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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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