Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Fuel Your Next Run with this Easy Breakfast Pancake Recipe

Posted March 17, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you’re like me, you fall into a rut of eating the same breakfast over and over again. If I eat another plain piece of toast with peanut butter again I’m going to lose my mind!

Thankfully, there are …

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The Good, The Weird, and The Smelly: 7 Things to Know Before Marrying a Runner

Posted March 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Thinking about marrying a runner? It has its benefits: our goal-driven personalities help us succeed in other areas of life. We have endurance, helpful for… extracurricular activities…

But of course, there are drawbacks. Like when you accidentally catch a …

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My Love / Hate Relationship with Running Gear (and 5 unusual suggestions for you)

Posted March 9, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you noticed that I LOVE running? What started as a hobby after high school to kill time has completely transformed my life.

To really drive this point home, here’s a fun story: even though we’re not super religious, …

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How to Improve Your Marathon by 38 Minutes (after a serious injury)

Posted March 4, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever suffered from a running injury? I sure have – in fact, for 6 years I was constantly hurt!

I came down with almost every injury in the book:

Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendinopathy
Low back pain (SI

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Race Strategy 101: How to Plan Tune-up Races, Line up in the Corral, and Estimate Your Finish Times

Posted February 26, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last year when I met Shalane Flanagan, I was impressed by three things:

Her undying passion and love for running
Her friendliness and willingness to cheer everyone on at races
Her cold, emotionless race strategy that makes me

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In Defense of Dirty, Rotten, No-Good Marathons (or, how to learn from bad marathons)

Posted February 23, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon is a fickle beast: at 26.2 miles, the potential for back luck is huge. After 20 miles you’re in the Wild West and anything can happen.

That uncharted territory can bring disastrous consequences, reducing your goal …

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New Giveaway: Your Dream Race Weekend

Posted February 17, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Long-time Strength Running readers know that I do things a little differently here.

I put my email readers on a pedestal, giving them free resources, bonus running advice, and early access to new programs.

And if you’ve invested in …

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The Maffetone Method, Base Training, and Why You Are Not “Lungs with Legs”

Posted February 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you ready for a monster discussion on base training, the Maffetone Method, and more training geekery?

I definitely am – and this article is a beast – so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for …

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You Be the Coach: How fast can Allison run in the half marathon?

Posted February 9, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the most difficult questions for any coach to answer is: how fast can I run in my upcoming race?

Just think about all of the questions that your coach will ask:

How long do you have to

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Q&A with Coach: “How much faster can I run if I lose weight?”

Posted February 4, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few years ago, I broke up with my girlfriend and promptly gained 15 pounds. The spare tire and chubby cheeks were new to me.

During this low point in my life, I stopped running. I ate whatever I …

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