Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

From Pro Soccer to Ultra Endurance: How Luke Tyburski Reinvented Himself

Posted April 9, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, get inspired for your next adventure, and learn new habits. And Luke Tyburski is here to show you how.

Luke Tyburski has overcome more in his relatively short life than most of …

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Olympian Emma Coburn on Momentum, Training Staples, and Extending Her Season

Posted April 2, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Emma Coburn is one of the most dominant runners on the planet with an Olympic Bronze, a World Championship title, and a World Championship runner-up just in the last few years (among many other accomplishments).

And her primary event …

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The Complete Guide to the Pros and Cons of the Running Streak

Posted March 31, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A running streak can be a useful, fun, and challenging way to meet more of your running goals. But is a run streak for every runner?

In this article, I want to go into depth on running streaks and …

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Coach Abby Stanley on Athletic Development and Making the Most of Your Training

Posted March 26, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the more interesting questions a coach can be asked is, “How do I keep improving for years and years?” How provocative! And valuable!

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Baseline Mileage: A Better Way to Boost Weekly Running Mileage

Posted March 17, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Your weekly running mileage is one of the most important aspects of training to track over time. If there’s one training metric that predicts performance, it’s your total weekly volume.

When it comes to weekly mileage, there are a …

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How to Run a Faster Marathon: A Case Study

Posted March 12, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running a faster marathon is a daunting challenge. The fitness needed to run 26.2 miles faster than ever takes time, patience, and strategy to develop.

I might’ve run 2:39:32, but I didn’t look great in the last mile…

You’re …

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Dr. Jordan Metzl on Having a Strong Butt and Staying Healthy

Posted March 5, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Dr. Jordan Metzl wants you to strengthen your butt. It’s integral to running healthier, happier, and with far fewer injuries.

As the biggest muscle group in the body, the glutes power your stride. When they work well, they give …

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How Physical Therapist Chris Johnson Prevents Running Injuries

Posted February 27, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Preventing your next running injury should always be a top goal for runners. And physical therapist Chris Johnson is here to offer his expertise.

Repetitive stress injuries – or overuse injuries – affect every runner sooner or later. At …

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The Ingredients of Improvement: How Doug Hay Progressed Over 10 Years

Posted February 20, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Progress is what made me fall in love with running in 1998. If I put in the work, I improved – and that was intoxicating.

Jason leading a 2-mile in 2002

In hindsight, running is what created my growth …

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Lindsay Crouse on Investing in Women, Breakthroughs, and Running Journalism

Posted February 13, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Linday Crouse is changing how the sport of running operates – from inside of it but also as a journalist breaking some of the biggest stories in sports.

If the name Lindsay Crouse sounds familiar, you’ve probably read some …

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