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We Are Runners, And We Will Run

Posted April 18, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is the third time I’ve sat down to write about Monday’s Boston Marathon.

But yesterday – and the day before – I couldn’t articulate my feelings about what happened near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

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Special DVD Giveaway: Active Isolated Flexibility for Runners

Posted April 15, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you looking for a new way to stay healthy and run more consistently?

Well, I’ve got something you’re going to love.

Today Jay Johnson is going to highlight active isolated flexibility and give away two free DVD’s to …

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RecoFit Calf Compression Sleeves Review

Posted April 11, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s nothing quite like a new pair of compression sleeves to make you feel like a total gear junkie.

Especially RecoFit sleeves, which look like the Batsuit.

A few weeks ago I was sent a pair of calf …

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How to Set Goals that Scare You Sh*tless: New Interview with Joel Runyon

Posted April 8, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Remember back in January when you made your bold New Year’s Resolutions?

I’m going to run my first marathon this year!

It’s time I lost 40 pounds!

Finally, I’m going to stay injury-free for an entire year!

Now that …

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Video: How fast should I run on my easy runs?

Posted April 4, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

It’s a tough question:

How fast should I run on my easy days in between workouts?

Just think of all of the ways we describe the pace you should run on “easy runs:”

easy
recovery
moderate
slow
relaxed

Then …

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11 Running and Health Books You Have to Read

Posted April 1, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m often asked, “what books are you reading?”

And while it’s none of your damn business what chapter of 50 Shades of Grey I’m on, I want to share what books have changed my life.

See, I absolutely love …

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Let’s Hang Out Before the Boston Marathon! Plus 2 More Announcements

Posted March 29, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Marathon Monday is coming! On April 15, tens of thousands of runners will line up in Hopkinton to run Boston, the world’s greatest marathon.

But the real event the media is jacked up about is the meetup I’m hosting …

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Grimace! Running Mantras That Help You Get Tough When Races Hurt

Posted March 26, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you mentally tough during a race, or do you always wimp out when you start to get tired?

Most runners have heard the quote, “Running is 90% mental.” Indeed, the mental toughness that my track coach used to …

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Achilles Tendonitis Doesn’t Exist (But Here’s How to Treat it Anyway)

Posted March 21, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Confused? Don’t be – the injury is real but the term Achilles tendonitis is incorrect.

This was news to me until last week when I spoke to Jay Dicharry about how to treat Achilles injuries. Jay is the founder …

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Video Q&A: Will Core and Strength Exercises Make Me Faster?

Posted March 18, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you asked me ten years ago about strength exercises, I would have smirked and said they’re unnecessary for runners. Also, I was an idiot ten years ago.

I had a conversation with my friend Jeremy in 2003 where …

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