Endurance athletes are weird. We hate to rest when we know we need to. Our family thinks we’re a little crazy for running so much. Our friends have zero desire to run a marathon. But we crave the feel good hormones we get from our daily run like an addict craves the next high. Right now [...]
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Can you stay motivated to train for big goals year round? For most runners, it isn’t easy. The high mileage, intense workouts, and sacrifices that are inevitably made to enhance running take their toll after months of focus. You can’t be “on” all the time – mentally or physically. If you try, you’ll find yourself [...]
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I crested the top of the hill, the hot summer sun beating on my bare shoulders. I had just finished my eighth hill repetition on a narrow, winding trail near my home town of Lexington, MA. It was August, 2004. I was running close to 80 miles a week and preparing for the fall cross [...]
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You’ve got running questions. I’ve got running advice. This article is a continuation of the Q&A style in the Strength Running PR Guide that I released earlier this year. The PR Guide is a Q&A style book with nearly 40 questions about running shoes, injuries, pacing, running gear, race tactics, and how to increase your endurance. [...]
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I consider myself a little late to the compression scene. Many runners have been rocking compression socks and calf sleeves for over a year while I wasn’t totally convinced that they could provide much benefit. After reading a great analysis of the research behind compression socks by Steve Magness I was more interested in testing [...]
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It was a Saturday afternoon and I was on the verge of dozing off in the bathtub. I was testing Oasis Recovery System’s Endurasoak product, which claims to help you recover from hard workouts. That’s just what I needed; I had just finished a 20 mile long run. There’s been a lot of conversation recently [...]
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Too many runners fall victim to over-training and excessive running fatigue. I see a lot of new runners making mistakes with their training that put them at an increased risk for injury and feeling less than their best. My college coach used to say, “Avoid the 3 too’s – too much, too soon, too fast.” [...]
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I’ve been a distance runner for 12 great years, transitioning from high school to college and now I’m training myself. I started running about 20 miles per week and have gradually built up my endurance capacity to handle 90 miles during my peak training blocks. It’s tough work if you want to be fast. As [...]
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Wouldn’t you like to run hard workouts and long runs and be able to recover well for the next day? Now you can. I’m going to share my recovery routine that helps me bounce back from marathon prep workouts and hard speed sessions. It combines nutrition, dynamic exercises, and sleep techniques to help you recover [...]
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After training for 12 years, I’ve realized the importance of “small wins” in a training program. They’re so important but often overlooked. Small, frequent wins help you maintain confidence, motivation, and keep you focused on your running goals. Not only are these little victories good for your motivation and mental health, but they help you [...]
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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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