Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

The Best Yoga Poses for Runners (And a New Routine!)

Posted September 8, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A decade ago, you’d have a better chance of seeing me in a knitting workshop than in a yoga class. Even the word “yoga” freaked me out.

But the times, they are a-changing!

Now I look past the neon …

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Strength Running’s All-Hands Meeting: Coaching Updates, Speaking & More

Posted September 2, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

August was a busy month here at SR (don’t miss the updates below), but of course, I found time to dance my face off:

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What does “listen to your body” really mean? Q&A with Coach #15 has the answer

Posted August 28, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you buy any running book you’ll see the phrase “listen to your body.” But what does this mean practically, on a day to day basis?

For new or beginner runners, it’s hard to listen to this …

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My new book for beginner runners is now available! Let’s party

Posted August 25, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Cue the confetti and balloons… I’m thrilled to announce that my newest book is finally here!

Running for Health & Happiness: The Beginner’s Guide to Faster, Pain-Free Running is the culmination of years of coaching and decades of training.…

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How to Run More Consistently in 4 Simple Steps (and SR’s new book!)

Posted August 19, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you had one suggestion for new runners, what would it be? Run more… stay healthy… enjoy every moment?

I get interviewed a lot for Runner’s World, Men’s Fitness, and other sites like Women’s Health. And this is a …

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How to Breathe While Running (this might surprise you)

Posted August 14, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is a beautiful sport because of it’s simplicity. Just lace up your shoes and run (after a dynamic warm-up, of course).

You don’t need a team.

You don’t need a court, field, or arena.

Besides a good …

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How to pace every run, workout, and race

Posted August 10, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Can you imagine trying to pace yourself evenly when you’re running on a course like this?

Ran up my first real…

How to Stay Motivated While Rehabbing an Injury

Posted August 6, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Let me know if this sounds familiar: as soon as you get hurt, motivation to exercise plummets. If you can’t run, why bother?

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How to Run Up Mountains: Advice from Patrick Smyth and Andy Wacker

Posted August 3, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Moving to Colorado has allowed me to run the most gorgeous trails in the Front Range:

Trail running in Colorado doesn’t…

The Runner’s Guide to Stress Fractures: How to Diagnose, Prevent and Recover from a Fracture

Posted July 28, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If there’s any injury that’s stops runners dead in their tracks, it’s the feared stress fracture.

In this article, you’ll learn:

What is a stress fracture?
How to know if you have a stress fracture
How to prevent

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