Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Candy Cane City 5k Race Report – 1st Place And New Road PR!

Posted November 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I raced the Candy Cane City 5k on November 13, 2010. It started at 8am on a chilly Saturday morning on the outskirts of Washington, DC. Starting on the Rock Creek Trail near East-West Highway, it was a …

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Race Variations: Cross-Country, Road, and Trail Races

Posted November 11, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this week I sent the Strength Running newsletter subscribers an email about running different types of races to help you reach new levels of fitness and bring you closer to your goals.

I also offered a bonus to …

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Overcoming Setbacks – Fitz’s Training Journal October, 2010

Posted November 8, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This training block started with a crushing blow to my streak of running healthy. On October 11 I ran 11 miles with four 30 second sprints in a large parking lot near my home. This turned out to be …

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12 Running Lessons From Over 12 Years of Training

Posted November 4, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Back in my high school and college days, I used to think, “You have so much time to run fast.” Time is flying by and after high school, college, and post-collegiate racing I’ve learned a lot.

Three days ago, …

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Pushing the Limits of Endurance – Conquering Fear and Ultramarathons with Donald Buraglio

Posted November 1, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Most runners get the itch to try a marathon at some point in their running careers. How many get the itch to run a 100 miler?

Enter Donald Buraglio, a physical therapist from Monterey County, CA who has competed …

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Eat This, Not That: 7 Easy Paleo Alternatives for Runners

Posted October 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

While training is important to reach your potential and run fast, a sound diet is necessary in order to provide your body with the fuel it needs to run high-quality workouts and to recover.

After eating whatever I wanted …

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How to Treat Injuries Like an Elite: Healing ITBS in Five Days

Posted October 25, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Two weeks ago, I set out to run 11 miles with a few 30 second sprints near the end in my old Nike XC spikes. It was supposed to be a standard distance run with some turnover work, …

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Minimalism, Partying, and Shutting Up : The 8 Steps I Took to Become a Better Runner

Posted October 20, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There comes a time in every runner’s life when their knowledge of the sport gels. Understanding different elements of training that will help you become a better runner is great, but do you know how they all fit together? …

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On Demand Inspiration: 7 American Records to Motivate Your Running

Posted October 18, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is a compilation of American Records from sprint events on the track to long road races. We all need some inspiration, so why not look to those who are breaking records and stretching the limits of human performance?…

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Fitz’s Training Journal: September 6 – October 10, 2010

Posted October 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Another month, another solid block of training. Consistency, consistency, consistency! While the mileage fluctuated a little from the low 60’s to the mid 70’s per week, my body is becoming very adapted to this level of work. It’s looking …

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