“Running is easy! Just put one foot in front of the other over and over again.” We’ve all heard it from our non-runner friends.
And they couldn’t be more wrong.
Running is a highly complex motion involving the entire …
Archives for February 2011
The Minimalist Running Blog Carnival
Minimalist Running Blog Carnival - Should You Ditch Your Shoes?
Since Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run, the running community has embraced minimalism and barefoot running. It’s not a fad or a passing trend – it’s here to stay.…
Unconventional Running Gifts, Offbeat Training Resources, and Personalized Food
Last week as I was completing my long run, I ran by about a hundred other runners in Rock Creek Park. I’m a nerdy guy, so I was evaluating their stride rate, foot strike, pace per mile, and arm …
Turning Running Adversity into Opportunity
Weather Not Looking Good for Today's Run?
The alarm goes off at 5AM; you feel like you haven’t slept at all. It’s raining outside. The treadmills are all taken. Your friends are planning a big party the night before …
Strength Running is on Facebook! (Plus, Road ID Giveaway)
Strength Runners – I am excited to announce that we now have a Facebook page! Just in case you need another way to hang out with me, Strength Running, and even more awesome training advice.
Having this page …
The ITB Rehab Routine – Video Demonstration
The last major injury I had was a severe illiotibial band (IT Band) injury after the New York City Marathon in 2008. I took 9 days off from running after the race and then started to slowly run a …
Fitz’s Training Journal: January 2011
Every month on Strength Running I give an overview of my monthly training. Unlike a lot of other running sites out there, I walk the walk and am frequently in a high-volume training cycle.
If you want to see …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
