Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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.

When …

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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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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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