Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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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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