Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

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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Triathlon Training and Running: How to Use Tri’s to Dominate Your Running Performance

Posted October 14, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently I talked about the importance of alternative training for beginners and how it can help prevent injury and build a larger endurance base. What I didn’t mention is that this tactic is also really important for every runner, …

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Four Confidence Boosting Ideas to Break Out of Any Running Rut

Posted October 11, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is a guest article from Greg Strosaker. Greg is the 3:03 marathoner behind Predawn Runner, a blog that provides tips on fitting running into the already-busy life, with tips on squeezing more training time in, making the …

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How to Improve Running Endurance (By Not Running) – For Beginner Runners

Posted October 7, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve talked to a lot of runners who have less than a year of experience in the sport. Their main goal is to get faster over 5k or 10k and break a performance plateau. All admirable goals!

Typically, their …

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Race Report: Bertucci’s 5k

Posted October 5, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

On Saturday, October 2 I raced in the Bertucci’s 5k in Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. The course was an out and back that started near the Legg Mason Classic tennis stadium and went straight downhill onto Beach …

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How to Go From a 17:00 5k Runner to a 2:25 Marathoner: Lessons From an All-American

Posted September 30, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I sat down with my good friend Adam Fitzgerald (no relation) to talk running and got a helluva interview. Adam is a Division III Cross Country All-American who’s run 2:25 in the marathon. But his freshman year in …

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No Track? No Problem! 5 Running Workouts You Can Run Anywhere

Posted September 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Being a distance runner who competed in high school and college track, I’ve spent a lot of time running in circles. I remember my time on the outdoor track fondly. It’s where I’ve sweat, bled, and laid it all …

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