Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Announcing 2013: The Year of Consistency

Posted January 2, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Welcome to 2013! I want to make it your best year of running yet.

Every year, I announce a theme on Strength Running that influences articles here, gives you a new perspective on training, and (hopefully) makes you a …

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The Maui Virtual Group Run: 27 Photos to Motivate Your Next Workout

Posted December 27, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Wouldn’t it be great if all Strength Running readers could get together for a group run?

Awesome, but unfortunately impossible.

The reality is that SR is truly global – there are readers in Argentina, Spain, Australia, Japan, the US, …

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Is Your Running Boring? How to Practice Variation in a Rigid Training Plan

Posted December 18, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I look at some runners’ training, I want to claw my eyes out: it’s so boring.

I’ve been working on Strength Running for almost three years. I’ve helped thousands of runners design better training.

And it’s funny – …

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The Most Unique Holiday Gifts for Runners

Posted December 14, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

It seems like every health and fitness site is publishing a Holiday Gift Guide to help their readers find useful gear and gifts.

And it’s the same stuff: running shoes! running books! heart rate monitor!

I get bored …

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Video: How to Schedule Strength Workouts In Your Training

Posted December 10, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running and strength training seem at odds with each other – but actually, they complement one another perfectly.

Many runners fall into the trap of only running without any other exercises in their training.

There are many different …

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How to Stay in Shape During the Holidays (And a Huge Announcement!)

Posted December 5, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

December is awesome: Christmas parties, gingerbread men, and endless eggnog make any Scrooge excited for the holidays.

Runners can usually escape the dietary excess of the season without too much weight gain because of our high workload.

Long runs, …

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3 Delusional Ideas About Training – And My Brutally Honest Responses

Posted November 29, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it funny that some people KNOW what to do with their running – when they’re actually totally wrong?

Some runners think sprinting 200’s is a great workout for the marathon. [More bad marathon advice]

Or that they …

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ASICS Gel-Blur 33 Review: Too Much Cushion?

Posted November 26, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I used to run in the ASICS Kayano – a supportive stability shoe that weighs 13oz. I’m thankful those days are now over.

Today I prefer lighter shoes with less stability and more groundfeel. Even though I have low …

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3 Simple Ways to Banish Race Anxiety: How to Build More Confidence

Posted November 19, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running a Personal Best requires an extraordinary effort that goes beyond your previous limits.

You’re in uncharted territory. With a good race strategy – like the ones in the free ebook 13 Lucky Racing Tips to Run Your Next …

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Video: How Do I Avoid the Infamous “Marathon Bonk?”

Posted November 16, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The 2008 New York City Marathon was one of the worst experiences of my life.

I was cocky even though my training was sub-par. I under-fueled and ran several tough miles too fast (fine… WAY too fast).

After the …

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