Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

7 Quick Lessons from my 16th Place Finish at the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon

Posted March 17, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Tune-up races are tough – especially before a marathon. So I’m psyched about my race at this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Washington, DC.

With five weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, I’m deep in the …

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Trail Running Hacks for Beginners: Jeff Galloway on How to Get Started with Trails

Posted March 14, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

My running completely transformed during my Junior year of high school. It hasn’t been the same since that year, when I transitioned a majority of my training to the trails.

Yes, trail running changed my approach to running.

It …

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Endurance Training Q&A: How Do I Run Faster for Longer?

Posted March 11, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Pop quiz: what is the most reliable way to run faster? What type of endurance training could you start doing immediately to become a faster runner?

The answer is relatively simple: most runners just need to run more.

Even …

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The Lost Art of Running By Feel (and Why I Dislike GPS Watches)

Posted March 6, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last Christmas, I treated myself to a Garmin 610. After wearing it for less than 3 weeks, I haven’t worn it since.

I like it, though. It has a ton of cool features. The display is attractive. It …

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Hoka Running Shoes: Maximalism and The Rapa Nui 2 Review

Posted March 3, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The latest evolution of the running shoe industry is what many are calling maximalism.

I’m undecided if I actually like the term “maximalist” but I’ll use it because most runners understand the type of shoe the term implies.

These …

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The Beginner’s Guide to Ultra Running: How to Run Your First Ultramarathon

Posted February 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In 2012, I nearly convinced a friend to run a 6 day, 120 mile trail race in the Rocky Mountains that reaches an altitude of over 12,500 feet.

That race is the Transrockies Run, a mostly singletrack …

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My Surprising Reading List: Extinctions, Rituals, and Drugs

Posted February 20, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Every week I share actionable coaching advice that can help you become a better runner.

But where do I get ideas for the 400+ articles I’ve written?

Click to Tweet: “Read more books! Here are 4 ideas from @JasonFitz1”…

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How to Train for a Marathon: Jay Johnson on Long Runs, Cutback Weeks, and Maximizing Your Potential

Posted February 18, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s no shortage of information about how to train for a marathon. Just search the web and you’ll find countless marathon plans, articles, and advice.

But if your goal is to do more than simply finish, what advice should …

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How to Return to Running After an Injury

Posted February 11, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Of the dozens of questions I get every week, the most common is How do I return to running after an injury?

Because injuries are (unfortunately) so abundant – and as runners we love to run – I’m not …

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Q&A with Coach: How do I Avoid Muscle Imbalances?

Posted February 6, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Do you have muscle imbalances? Spoiler alert: of course you do!

In fact, we all do.

Nobody is perfectly symmetrical. We may have a dominant leg, strike the ground harder with one foot, pronate more with one leg, or …

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