Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Video Q&A: How should my running change as I get older?

Posted February 28, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We can’t run the same way year after year. Indeed, running has to adapt to fit our age.

When taking the USA Track & Field coaching course, training age was taught as an important concept to consider when …

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Trail Running 2.0: An Introduction to Natural Movement

Posted February 25, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the years, Strength Running has focused on so much more than just running.

If you’re training for a 5k or a marathon, you can’t simply run every day and expect to stay healthy and reach your goals.

There’s …

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Cute Butts and Tightening the Screws: 3 New Pacing Strategies for Your Next Race

Posted February 20, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever stood on the starting line and wondered, How the hell am I going to tackle this race?!

Fear not, fellow road racer. I have a few pacing strategies that will challenge your fitness and push you …

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You be the Coach: Why Did Mike Bonk the Houston Marathon?

Posted February 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today, I want to ask for YOUR coaching expertise.

Michael emailed me recently about his race at the 2013 Houston Marathon. He is a 57 year old runner and triathlete with a previous PR of 3:55. I wrote him …

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The Goldilocks Principle: How to Plan Training that’s “Just Right”

Posted February 7, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do you know when you should be running easy, hard, or resting completely?

That’s the million dollar question! If we knew the answer, injury rates would plummet and runners could accurately peak for their goal race, every time.…

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How to Break the Injury Cycle: Lessons from Olympic Trials Qualifier Jeff Gaudette

Posted February 4, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do I stop getting injured so frequently?

Every runner will eventually ask themselves this question at some point during their training cycle. And with the annual injury rate around 75% according to some sources, it’s a very relevant …

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Now Open: The Strength Running Boot Camp

Posted January 30, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Drumroll, please!

Finally, I’m thrilled to announce that the Strength Running Boot Camp – a 4-week, step-by-step course to develop consistent running into a habit that sticks – is now accepting new members!

This is for runners who need …

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The Art of Risk: The Right and Wrong Ways to Take Risks with Running

Posted January 24, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Author Erica Jong said, “The trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.”

In running, the biggest risk is not resolving something that can be easily resolved.

For a coach like me, it’s difficult …

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Coming Soon: The Strength Running Boot Camp

Posted January 21, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last few weeks, you’ve learned specific strategies to:

Turn bad runs into successful workouts using the Plan B Technique
Avoid the Try Everything, Try Nothing Approach so you can stop spinning your wheels and start improving
Implement

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How to Make Running a Habit that Sticks

Posted January 17, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“Workouts are like brushing my teeth; I don’t think about them, I just do them. The decision has already been made.” – Patti Sue Plumer

If you’re looking for the ultimate training “secret” then you’ve found it: consistency.…

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