Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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3 Workouts to Boost Your Speed When You’re Stuck on the Treadmill

Posted August 8, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The human hamster wheel. The dreadmill. Satan’s conveyor belt. Is there any doubt that most runners despise the treadmill?

Running on a treadmill is an unfortunate reality for many runners during the winter and summer months. Just think of …

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A Proven Way to Improve Your Running (that you’re not doing)

Posted August 3, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve talked to a lot of runners who have less than a year of experience in the sport. Their main goal is to get faster over 5k or 10k and break a performance plateau. All admirable goals!

Typically, their …

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Why do running injuries happen? (and how to prevent them)

Posted July 28, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the years, I’ve surveyed tens of thousands of runners. And it’s not surprising that the #1 goal is to always run injury-free.

That’s because injuries are direct obstacles to you achieving your goals. In every way, they …

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Q&A with Coach: The Injury Prevention Episode

Posted July 25, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running injuries: the bane of every runner anywhere. They’re worse than dreadmills or the dreaded “DNF” next to your name in race results.

Outdoor filming of Q&A with Coach. More at instagram.com/JasonFitz1

Have you ever said something like this?…

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What’s to love about trail running?

Posted July 20, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Why love trail running? Well… what’s NOT to love?!

I like you, mountains.

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