Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Matt Frazier on Eating Healthy and the Habits that Support Hard Training

Posted February 21, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

My college coach used to say, “Don’t burn the candle at both ends.” What he really meant was, “Don’t drink too much and stay up late chasing girls.”

When you unpack that nugget of wisdom, …

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Injured? How to change your training when you can run again

Posted February 16, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Nursing a running injury is demoralizing. You’ve lost fitness. You can’t do what you love. And you feel like your progress has stagnated.

During my own running career, I’ve had countless injuries. Some were minor while others (like my …

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Dr. Mike Young on Speed Development, Sprinting, and Lifting for Speed

Posted February 13, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The more complex a movement, the more skill is needed to perform it well. Sprinting is one of those complex movements.

There’s no doubt that running as fast as you can – an all-out sprint – requires a high …

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How Does Pregnancy Impact Running and Nutrition?

Posted February 7, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There are few things in life as dramatically life-changing as getting pregnant.

Everything from your health insurance to finances, job status, schedule, and even how much you’re able to sleep are changed forever.

Clearly, the effects of pregnancy are …

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Can a Stronger “Foot Core” Prevent Running Injuries?

Posted February 2, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you were a baseball pitcher, would you prevent shoulder injuries by pitching with your arm in a cast?

I hope you answered, “No, Jason. That sounds ridiculous.”

Because it IS ridiculous! To be a good pitcher, …

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Bart Yasso – the Mayor of Running – on a Lifetime of Running Bliss

Posted January 26, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Bart Yasso is a legend in the running community. And as the “Mayor of Running” and Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World, he’s one of the most recognizable faces in the sport.

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Project: Runner is here!

Posted January 23, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen how powerful it is to focus on the fundamentals – and how critical it is to avoid common beginner mistakes.

The next big question is:

How do we make running for beginners …

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How to Set Ambitious (but realistic) Running Goals

Posted January 20, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last week, we’ve started to discover what it really takes to become a consistent, injury-free runner.

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3 Lies that Beginner Runners Should Ignore

Posted January 17, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

New runners have every reason to be excited – there’s no doubt that running has the potential to change your life.

Just look at the benefits:

Better overall health
More strength
Higher cardiovascular fitness
Increased confidence
You look better

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The Thrill of Being a New Runner (and a bonus podcast!)

Posted January 12, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Starting to run is an exciting time to be alive – like your first day of college or having your first child.

Just think back to when you started running…

The endorphins. The rush of beginning a new sport …

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