Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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Exposed: 5 Silly Mistakes Runners Make with their Diets

Posted January 15, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this week, I asked you about your top nutrition questions – and I’ve spent hours poring over the survey responses.

Let me tell you: your questions are fascinating. So many of us are struggling with different aspects of …

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What questions do you have about diet and nutrition for runners?

Posted January 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last week I shared that my diet isn’t always that great. Fine, that’s sugarcoating the issue: sometimes, my diet is HORRENDOUS.

After a bowl of ice cream that would give the Biggest Loser trainers a heart condition, I often …

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What “Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone” Actually Looks Like

Posted January 8, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This year I’m challenging you to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone. To do things differently. To remember that “what got you here, won’t get you there.”

Remember, as Coach Jay Johnson once said:

To do something you’ve

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Announcing 2015: The Year of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Posted January 5, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In 2002, my track coach issued a powerful challenge that forever changed how I approached racing, training, and improvement.

The challenge? To get out of your comfort zone.

In fact, during most races you could find him in …

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Happy New Year! You’re not setting resolutions… are you?

Posted January 1, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Every January, I get more excited than when brand spankin’ new running shoes get delivered. Yes, I’m a New Year’s nerd.

But you might be surprised that I don’t set resolutions. The way most people do them is …

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Your Running Questions, Answered: How to Set a Goal Time, Warm-up Routines, & More…

Posted December 22, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do you set a realistic goal time for an upcoming 5k? Is it ok to do your easy runs on a technical trail if you’re training for a marathon?

These questions – and more – are answered in …

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