Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Muscle Tension: How to Increase Your “Stiffness” to Race Faster

Posted October 3, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Muscle tension. The phrase is usually associated with pain, soreness, or even spasms. But can it be a good thing?

Yes – muscle tension is actually a very good thing for runners!

But it’s probably a little different …

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The Next Level of Running Performance with Alex Hutchinson

Posted September 26, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Alex Hutchinson is one of the brightest and most forward-thinking exercise science journalists of our day.

Photo by Alexi Hobbs

He spends his time analyzing the latest science of performance, analyzing what’s useful, what the media gets wrong, and …

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What is Performance Nutrition? (and is it for YOU?)

Posted September 20, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Why are nutrition and diet so complex? No matter where you look online, there’s conflicting advice on how to eat.

Paleo and fat-adapted advocates will tell you to swear off carbohydrates and rely solely on fat for fuel.

Plant-based …

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Q&A with Coach: When do I increase the pace of my speed workouts?

Posted September 15, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I run faster?” I bet you have!

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New Runners! What beginner questions do you have about running?

Posted September 12, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running can be intimidating to beginners. In fact, I was terrified before I ever went for my first run.

I actually became a runner by accident. Like many who start to run for weight loss – but then find …

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How to Train for the Leadville 100: Inside Ian Sharman’s Training Journal

Posted September 7, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Learning from the best has always been important to me. After all, what better way is there to learn than by studying the experts?

“The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a

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Marathon Long Runs: How Long and How Fast?

Posted August 29, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When it comes to marathon training, there’s no doubt that the most important workout is the long run.

Yes: tempo runs and high mileage are important. And of course, strength work, strides, and even some “speedwork” sessions will make …

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Marathon Training 101: How to Run Your Fastest Marathon

Posted August 25, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The finish line is in sight. Your lungs are burning and every muscle below the waist is on fire.

For hours, you’ve patiently and methodically executed your pacing strategy. The past few months have been solely dedicated to …

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Low on fuel? Try these Long Run Energy Bites

Posted August 16, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever been a few miles from the end of a long run when everything starts to fall apart?

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The Almighty Long Run: The Case for Running Long

Posted August 11, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“The Church of the Almighty Long Run” is where runners attend service most weekends. And there’s virtually no better type of running workout to gain endurance, speed and mental toughness.

Consider this: most runners – especially those …

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