Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Burnout to 5 BQ’s: A Master’s Running Comeback

Posted October 30, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What if you quit running 20 years ago and think a comeback after 40 is a pipe dream? Well, I have a story for you.

Briana racing the 2025 London Marathon

When Briana asked me to coach her, she …

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Should You Buy Custom Insoles?

Posted August 18, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Custom insoles might be worth it for your running. If you’re already wearing some type of insole, there’s a big opportunity to improve your experience (and reduce your injury risk).

But let me be clear: I’m somewhat against the …

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Sore Knees After Running? How Impact Causes Running Injuries

Posted July 27, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you have sore knees after running, you’ll find relief once you understand running injuries and what causes them.

Every runner has a mental model of impact. We picture the pounding, we assume harder surfaces and stiffer shoes …

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Masters Running: How to Train Hard & Still Love Running

Posted July 24, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I want to run fast. I also want to feel good in my 40’s as a master’s runner. Can you do both?!

For most of my running career, I treated those as two separate goals. But in my coaching …

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Runner Development: How Good Runners Become Great

Posted July 13, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runner development is one of my favorite topics in running — because it answers the question every runner eventually asks: how do I get faster?

This is the most interesting question in running. Not “how do I survive …

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Masters Running, Motivation, and Breakthroughs with Nick Thompson

Posted April 15, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Summary:

Episode: Strength Running Podcast, Episode 430

Guest: Nick Thompson — CEO of The Atlantic, world-ranked ultrarunner, 40-44 age group 50k American record holder

Host: Jason Fitzgerald — USATF-certified running coach, founder of Strength Running

Book: The Running …

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How to Run Pain-Free: Movement, Strength, and Injury Prevention with Dr. John Rusin

Posted April 13, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Quick Summary:

Episode: Strength Running Podcast, Episode 429

Guest: Dr. John Rusin — physical therapist, personal trainer, and author

Host: Jason Fitzgerald — USATF-certified running coach, founder of Strength Running

Book: Pain Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, …

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How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD

Posted March 24, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Marathon training has a new trendy topic: physiological resilience (and it’s not hype!).

As race day approaches, runners obsess over split times, taper protocols, and carbohydrate loading strategies. But there’s a concept gaining serious traction in elite coaching circles …

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Super Shoes & Running Form: What the Science Actually Says

Posted March 13, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Carbon-plated super shoes have rewritten the record books. But how do these innovative shoes change your running form?

Since Nike released the Vaporfly in 2016, marathon world records have tumbled, and the average finishing time for recreational runners has …

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Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training

Posted March 2, 2026
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Most runners treat cross-training like a consolation prize — something you reluctantly do when you’re injured and can’t run. But that’s backwards!

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your …

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