Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Is a Standing Desk the Fix for Prolonged Sitting?

Posted December 13, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I first started running, I couldn’t finish a 3-mile run and was sore for two weeks. Was running supposed to make your legs feel like they went through a meat grinder?!

Me, feeling like my legs were put …

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Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore on Deadlifts: Form, Dangers, and Function

Posted December 10, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Studying different sports and disciplines is a great way to develop your understanding of running. The commonalities and underlying principles are often universal.

A few years ago, I was an instructor at an adult fitness camp. For four days, …

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How a Physical Therapist (and 2:24 Marathoner) Prevents Injuries

Posted December 3, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Inside information is often a key competitive advantage. When it comes to the stock market, that advantage is so large it’s even illegal!

But when it comes to running, inside information isn’t illegal or even frowned upon. In fact, …

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Jason Koop on Coaching Competence and Smarter Training

Posted November 19, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

‘Improvement’ is why I fell in love with running. Seeing my ability to run further or faster improve over time became intoxicating.

Racing the 2-mile for Lexington High School, 2002.

My addiction to improvement and progress was, in hindsight, …

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Inside My 2005 Training Log: How I Trained for Cross Country

Posted November 13, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Cross country was always my favorite season of running. Sweaty summer miles lead to fast, fall racing. What could be better?

Perhaps my love for cross country is rooted in its team dynamic. It’s a lot more team-oriented than …

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From Low Energy to High Mileage: How Jodi Turned Her Running Around

Posted November 8, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Twelve years ago, I had a Michael Phelps moment. I was eating nearly twice as much food and still feeling famished all day (I didn’t gain a pound, either).

Here’s Jodi, leading the pack with high energy!

You see, …

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How to Use ‘Performance Multipliers’ For Strength and Speed

Posted November 5, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is exciting because it’s cumulative; what you do this week helps you next month. And your training next month helps you next year!

Like compound interest, training benefits increase with time. The physical systems (let’s not …

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How to Run Faster Based on Your Runner Archetype

Posted October 31, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There are so many ways of improving: higher mileage, strength training, faster workouts… But if you want to know how to run faster, which is best for you?

No matter who you are or how long you’ve been running, …

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Yoga for Runners with Yogi Sage Rountree

Posted October 25, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Long gone are the days when yoga was practiced only by the fringe. Now, it’s used by the best athletes around the world to improve their performances.

But is yoga for runners a different experience than yoga for everyone …

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Running and Lifting: How to Do Both For Best Results

Posted October 16, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Coaching allows me to change people’s mindset and even their bodies through running and lifting. These transformations are the most rewarding part of being a coach.

And today, I’m thrilled to share a powerful example of what happens when …

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