Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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It’s here: Nutrition for Runners is now available!

Posted January 29, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m thrilled to announce that Nutrition for Runners is now available!

After nearly a year of development, research, testing, and fine-tuning we are excited to share this new program with you.

Earlier this month, I challenged you to get …

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Running for Weight Loss: Is it possible or just a way to “die tired?”

Posted January 22, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

My dear readers, let us rejoice that we don’t need extreme measures to lose weight. No starvation diets and certainly no colon cleanses:

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How to Nail Your Nutrition (without counting a single calorie)

Posted January 19, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

To paraphrase the ground-breaking 1993 arcade game NBA Jam, “THINGS ARE HEATING UP!!”

Over the last two weeks, we’ve dived headfirst into what makes the ideal runner’s diet. And the response has been overwhelming with comments like this:…

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