Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Can you really go from chronically injured to healthy and pain free? This is my story

Posted August 26, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this month I got an email from Todd. He told me:

Love your blog! Lots of useful tips for us mere mortals 😉

I laughed and thanked him for the compliment. But it got me thinking – does …

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5 Running Blunders That Keep You Locked in the Injury Cycle (Plus, a video for you)

Posted August 22, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Flash back ten years ago: I was tearing through 80 mile weeks as a cocky 19 year old. But disaster was right around the corner.

I really had no idea what I was doing. My college coach gave us …

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Sarah’s Transformation: From Constant Injuries to Faster and Pain Free

Posted August 19, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last week, I asked you a simple question: What is your most difficult or challenging question about injury prevention and how to stay healthy?

For days, I’ve spent hours studying the hundreds of responses and let me tell you: …

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What questions do you have about injury prevention and staying healthy?

Posted August 13, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you discovered a magic Genie in a bottle and he granted you three wishes, what would they be?

When I was in college, one of those wishes was to never suffer through another running injury ever again. …

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The Path to Boston: How Darren Finally Avoided “The Wall” and Ran a Sub-4 Hour Marathon

Posted August 8, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When it comes to marathon training, there are countless choices to consider.

Should you join a local running club?

Download a generic training plan online?

Invest in a custom program? Get a coach? Wing it?

Ask your second cousin …

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Race Advice for Your Next Personal Best (roadkill, vanity, and more fun)

Posted August 5, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve heard SO many racing problems from runners:

I’m always out-sprinted at the end of a race. I just can’t change paces.

My #1 struggle is running at race pace and getting up to that speed on race day.

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You Be the Coach: Help Zach Plan his Training and Win a SRBC Membership

Posted July 31, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is your chance to be the coach and help a fellow Strength Runner with his upcoming marathon. Ready to show me your brilliance?

You might remember earlier this year when I asked for your coaching help with Michael…

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5 Running Mistakes That Minimize Your Results (and how to fix them)

Posted July 23, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you making these TOP mistakes that I see over and over again?

Today I’ll show you how to fix them and start achieving more with your running – more PR’s, more weight loss, more consistency, and more injury-free …

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2 “Training Tools” That Help You Run Easier: Soft Star RunAmoc and Darn Tough Socks

Posted July 18, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running shoes and accessories could cost you thousands of dollars every single year if you’re a gear junkie. Maybe this looks like you?

Some gear is worth the investment while other purchases are completely superfluous. Do you really need …

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How to Train for a 5k (and set a new personal best)

Posted July 15, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Racing a 5k requires a smart combination of speed, endurance, and race specificity. Here’s how to train for a 5k and set a new personal best (PB).

The 5k distance used to be a long race for me. During …

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