Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

“How do I make an injury prevention plan second nature?” (video)

Posted December 16, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few weeks ago I had a haunting conversation with a runner about his injury problems.

As he went on about his ITBS… Achilles problems… ankle pain… and even more injuries, I started feeling really bad for this guy.…

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13 Proven Race Strategies to Help You Run Faster

Posted December 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since 2010, I’ve been helping runners run faster. But a unique benefit of having a website like this is that I get to connect with elite runners, other coaches, Boston Qualifiers, and more experts in the running world.

And …

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What’s the funniest thing ever said to you while you were running?

Posted December 9, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Two months ago I asked runners on Twitter:

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen while out running?

The answers were hilarious, troubling, and…well…weird. You can see each reply here (warning: NSFW).

Even better than the replies …

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Marathon Nutrition with Mark Kennedy, creator of “Fuel My Run”

Posted December 3, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Before my first attempt at the marathon I bragged to my friends and former coach about how I’d negative split the final miles in Central Park.

After the race, I got the biggest “I told ya so!” …

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Holiday Gifts for Obsessive, Weird Runners (like me)

Posted November 25, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runners are a little bit different. Fine, let’s put all the cards on the table: most of us are fit for a straight jacket.

someecards.com - May your nipples bleed less than expected during your marathon.

When we’re not lacing up our neon shoes and squeezing our legs into nylon …

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Ask the Dietitian: How to Fuel Your Running with Real Food

Posted November 22, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I have a confession: I’m not the healthiest eater. I love junk food and it’s not something I’m ashamed to admit.

Bring on the chocolate chip cookies and eggnog!

But for most runners, a good nutrition plan is a …

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3 Elite Coaches and Scientists Share How to Run Injury-Free

Posted November 19, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Learning about injury prevention from the brightest minds in the sport has its advantages.

Forget anecdotal advice that might work for one person, but isn’t universal. Instead, doesn’t it make more sense to go straight to the experts?

You …

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Video Q&A with Coach: How do I Run an Off-Season Training Phase?

Posted November 14, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

During the past month I’ve been talking with a lot of runners who completed their fall goal race. They have their “A” race lined up for the Spring… but what should they do now?

Taking an off-season – or …

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What You Can Learn from the World’s Best Running Authors

Posted November 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I interview a runner, coach or author at the top of his field it’s like I’m talking to Neo.

They don’t just know they’re in the Matrix, they can see the Matrix.

Understanding the intricacies of training, racing, …

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Take Your Running to the Next Level: How to Benefit From a Running Coach

Posted November 5, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Online coaching is becoming more and more popular for all types of runners. And that’s awesome because coaching is the best job in the world.

Over the years, I’ve worked with so many types of athletes:

Postpartum women
Master’s

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