Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Double Race Recap: 5k Run and Sprint Triathlon

Posted June 1, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I have competed twice in the last week in a 5k race in Maryland and a sprint triathlon on the Jersey Shore. Neither of them were very spectacular in terms of performance level, but I’m happy with both efforts.…

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Training Journal: 3.29 – 5.2.10

Posted May 24, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m going to start putting up my own training on a more month-to-month basis with less details. Aside from not boring you to tears, I want to focus on the big picture and see how I’m progressing on a …

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Is Weekly Running Mileage Over-Rated?

Posted May 19, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I was in college, I used to obsess over weekly mileage. I felt fit when I was running 70 miles per week. But if the mileage dipped to 68 or 65 because of a shorter workout or a …

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Five Workout Videos to Inspire and Motivate Your Running

Posted May 14, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you dreamed of effortlessly sprinting through the woods with the warm sun on your back? Or maybe carving your abs out of granite? If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life, these videos provide …

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Born to Run is Not Only About Barefoot Running: How Christopher McDougall Really Became an Ultra Runner

Posted May 12, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you take a poll in most running circles and ask, “What is Christopher McDougall’s book Born to Run about?” you will most likely get the same answer: barefoot running. And it’s simply not true.

Questioning our need for …

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Elite Core and Dynamic Warm-Ups: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted May 6, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s no doubt that distance runners need to strengthen their core and properly warm-up for a run.

But the days of crunches and pre-run static stretching are over. High school kids, Division I runners, and professional athletes are all …

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Trail Running Training in the Gym: How to Get Faster on the Trails

Posted May 2, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Moving the majority of your training to the trails is one of the best decisions you can make. If you run on the roads every day and rarely venture into the trails, you may be missing out on one …

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The Three Pillars of Exercise After-Burn

Posted April 29, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m a pretty thin guy. When I’m doing my normal 60-70 miles per week, my weight fluctuates from 125 – 128 pounds. This was my standard “summer weight” before collegiate cross-country and one of two indicators that I’m in …

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Skip the Monthly Membership: Home Gym Exercises Made Easy

Posted April 27, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How many of us know that we should lift and have bought a gym membership in order to do our strength workouts? After a month most people don’t go to the gym enough to make it worth it. The …

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Training Journal: March 15 – 28, 2010

Posted April 23, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

These last two weeks were very productive blocks of training. Unfortunately, it did not end well but a slightly premature end to this training cycle is just fine. I had no races lined up and was focusing on aerobic …

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