Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Running Your First Marathon? Listen to this Behind the Scenes Coaching Call

Posted October 9, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running your first marathon is exciting, terrifying, and rewarding at the same time. This post will help you make it less terrifying and more rewarding!

Before I ran my first marathon, I made a lot of mistakes:

I foolishly

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How Tamanna Cured IT Band Pain by Committing to the Process

Posted September 26, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Can you imagine having IT band pain for months when running, going up stairs, and even walking? Here’s how one runner healed her ITBS pain and is now running stronger than ever.

Tamanna after her longest run ever – …

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Mark Cucuzzella, MD on A Comprehensive Injury Prevention Plan

Posted September 17, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running injuries are the bane of every runner. Can you just imagine how you’d feel if you were strong enough to prevent more injuries?

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella running in a pair of minimalist running shoes

Well, it’s not some …

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The “Good, Better, Best” Hierarchy of Injury Prevention

Posted September 5, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Did you know that some injury prevention strategies work better than others? You probably do – it’s common sense and it’s absolutely true that some strategies are far better than others!

Let’s say that you wanted to retire early. …

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Eating Disorders in Runners: An Honest Conversation with Annyck Besso, RD

Posted August 30, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We’re discussing the sensitive but important topic of eating disorders in runners today with my guest, Annyck Besso, RD. It’s one that needs more oxygen and air – and I hope you’ll join the conversation.

A reality of distance …

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‘How do I find running trails near me?’ (and more trail questions)

Posted August 15, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Often the most difficult part of running off-road is simply finding running trails near you! What if you don’t even live near trails?

Trails near the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. More on Instagram

Finding running trails near me …

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How to Improve ‘Movement Knowledge’ with Ryan Smith, DPT

Posted August 9, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This week, we’re focusing on movement knowledge, coordination, and how to move more athletically to prevent injuries and race faster.

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How to Improve Athleticism and “Movement Fluency”

Posted August 6, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is an important day: I want to help you improve your athleticism and capability as an athlete.

Because it’s not enough to run a lot of miles and blast those tough speed workouts.

By only running, the risk …

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Coach Jonathan Marcus on the Art of Coaching and Improvement

Posted July 31, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Buckle up, runners! We’re diving deep into the art of coaching, performance, and improvement with coach Jonathan Marcus today.

Jonathan Marcus is to running as Charlie Munger is to investing: a coach that uses “elementary, worldly wisdom” to mold …

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Tina Muir Cohosts the Podcast to Answer Your Running Questions

Posted July 16, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you’re like most runners, every so often you’ll have a big question pop up. It might be about an injury, upcoming race, or how to tackle your training. But who do you ask?

Not everyone starts running on …

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