Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

How Alex recovered from 6 months of knee pain to run his fastest 5k in 10 years

Posted December 2, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The top mistake I see runners make is not fixing an easily fixable problem. It makes intuitive sense, right?

But I hear some variation of this almost every day:

It’s now been 3+ months (and two months of PT)

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Do you want to know the truth about running injuries?

Posted November 30, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last year I spoke at a conference in Washington, DC about how to train for the half marathon.

And I probably offended one of the other panelists…

Let me tell you why:

After the presentation, we were answering questions …

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The Secrets to Consistent Running (even when you don’t feel like it)

Posted November 23, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

You and I both know consistent running is the “secret sauce” to success. I’ve been ranting and raving about it for years!

Consistent running allows you to:

run more mileage
Get fewer running injuries
Feel smoother on each run

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How to get the best sleep of your life

Posted November 19, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ask any runner how to get faster and they’ll wax poetic about long runs, high mileage, and tough workouts. But what about sleep?

Sleep is the most undervalued training tool you have available to skyrocket your race times, reduce …

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The Signs of Overtraining Syndrome: Q&A with Pro Ultrarunner Travis Macy

Posted November 16, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Overtraining Syndrome is the arch nemesis of hard-working runners everywhere.

Casually mention to a friend that you’re suffering from overtraining syndrome and you’ll be met with gasps, hugs, and warm condolensces.

With crushing fatigue and plummeting performances, overtraining can …

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The most important workouts to focus on if you’re a busy runner

Posted November 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When was the last time you had an uninterrupted 4-6 hours to work out? If you’re like me, that hasn’t happened in a long time!

Time is life’s ultimate luxury. As we get older, this limited resource gets more …

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How one beginning runner built his confidence and ran two personal bests

Posted November 9, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever noticed that running seems to be entirely mental? Sure, the physical side of training is important. But your inner confidence is just as important!

You might have seen this quote:

“Long distance running is 90% mental

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Do “fast” runners run differently than “slow” runners?

Posted November 5, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently I filmed part of the Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon to look at the form of different runners. And today, I want your help!

Running form is often a controversial topic. Nike Oregon Project Head Coach Alberto …

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It’s my birthday! Will you celebrate with me?

Posted November 2, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Yesterday I turned 32 and treated myself to an incredible trail run in the mountains of Colorado:

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How to Run Faster From 5k to the Marathon

Posted October 27, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do I get faster in all the race distances from 5k to half marathon… and maybe even the marathon?

A difficult question – but one that’s probably important to you. After all, who doesn’t want to improve their …

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