Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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You Be the Coach: How Should Torsten Train Between Marathons?

Posted October 31, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is another installment of the popular “You be the Coach” series where I ask for your coaching advice.

The strength of the SR community (see what I did there?) is that collectively, we can help runners train smarter …

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Fresh Pots, Whiskey, and Six Pack Abs: An Interview with Greatist’s CEO Derek Flanzraich

Posted October 29, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I was an impressionable teenager, I devoured popular fitness magazines to learn the “secret” to healthy living.

Each article was like a hit of crack. Now I finally knew how to be healthy! It’s about salmon… or Tabata …

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Sneaky Minimalism: The New Balance 1400 Video Review

Posted October 24, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For some reason, I’ve never gotten along well with New Balance.

My running shoes are usually ASICS, Nike, or Adidas. But something interesting has happened in the last ten years.

Small shoe manufacturers have exploded onto the running scene …

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