Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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CNN’s Tom Foreman on Running Dangerously and Setting Outlandish Goals

Posted October 22, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this week, we talked about the value of the pursuit of running goals. Like they say, the journey matters more than the destination.

Amit captured this idea in the comments:

I just like achieving near impossible goals

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The Pursuit of Running Goals and Lifelong Happiness

Posted October 19, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever met someone who’s been running for 20 years or more? Whenever I do, they’re bubbling with life.

Recently I spoke at the National Endurance Sports Summit at Princeton University. Joining me were ultra legends like …

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How Kimber Mattox (a pro obstacle course racer) fuels her running

Posted October 13, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Kimber Mattox is one of the most versatile female distance runners on the planet.

Her accomplishments are so far reaching and wide that I’m confident she’d be successful at any race distance. A former All-American at the University of …

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What I learned Being a Headmaster at Camp Nerd Fitness

Posted October 8, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last week, I traveled to Camp Nerd Fitness for a long weekend of teaching classes, connecting with runners, and wearing women’s clothes:

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Q&A with Coach 16: Can base training go on for too long?

Posted October 5, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of my favorite aspects of coaching is when I work with runners who have long-term goals. And when training is planned long-term, the results can be extraordinary:

Since I know what’s coming up in 3 months, 6 months, …

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7 Running Drills to Improve Speed, Form and Efficiency

Posted September 30, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I first started performing running drills, I felt silly. Aren’t neon short shorts embarrassing enough?!

Now I had to include skips, hops, and other form drills. It made me feel silly to prance around like this – …

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You Be the Coach: Is it better to run or rest after a hard workout?

Posted September 24, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Guys… I have a serious problem. I’m addicted to buying every running book available:

How many of these running books do you…

The Sickle Circuit Workout Video Demonstration (plus, a more advanced circuit)

Posted September 21, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Can you gain endurance AND strength – with just one workout? Yes, you can accomplish both goals with a circuit workout!

Circuits usually make people think of CrossFit WOD’s and AMRAP sessions – but they’re for runners, too.

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Christie’s Triumphant Return to Running After a Frustrating ITBS Injury

Posted September 15, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What are the benefits of staying healthy and preventing injuries? Let’s take a look:

More fun! Sitting on the sidelines, yearning for a good run, is every runner’s worst nightmare
Faster race times by being more consistent (helping you

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