Jason Fitzgerald, Author at Strength Running

Need Running Motivation? 5 Races to Inspire your Next PR

Posted July 6, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Every so often, you’ll run a race and find yourself in the zone. The race will go flawlessly. You will run a personal record almost effortlessly. It’s an amazing feeling when this happens but it won’t be every weekend …

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How to Run like Chris Solinsky: Improve Your Form to Prevent Injuries

Posted June 30, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this year, Chris Solinsky stunned the nation as he shattered the American Record in the 10,000 meters. Running 26:59 in his debut 10k, Solinsky became the first ever American under 27 minutes and the fastest ever non-African. A …

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Throw Out Your Stock Training Plan: The Top 4 Reasons You Need a Coach

Posted June 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There are so many running resources available online today: Runner’s World, Active, and Running Times among others. Each has training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners depending on the race. While it’s a good start and they have …

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Forget the 10% Rule: How to Increase Mileage Safely

Posted June 23, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Is the 10% Rule for runners bogus? Well, no, it’s not completely bogus! But it certainly doesn’t show you how to increase mileage in every situation.

I’ve been immersed in the sport of running since I was a teenager. …

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Minimalist Running: Ditch the Technology and Run Free

Posted June 21, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world because of its simplicity. Lace up a pair of shoes (and even that’s not necessary) and you can run out your front door for a great workout. You …

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How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness

Posted June 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Anybody who works an office job knows that every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that you’re doing your body an injustice.

Let’s …

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Training Journal: 5.3 – 6.6.10

Posted June 9, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I always struggle to reach weekly mileage in excess of 60 miles. Life gets in the way and sometimes I have to cut runs short because of little aches and pains. Taking it slow and ensuring that I stay …

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Breaking Mental Barriers: How to Run Dramatically Faster

Posted June 7, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is an intensely mental sport. Often the barriers in our training and racing are not physical, but are mental road blocks. Overcoming them and believing that we can run faster or longer is a crucial component of reaching …

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Tap Your Inner Caveman: Regain Your Primal Speed with Sprint Workouts

Posted June 3, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As distance runners, the majority of our mileage is fairly easy – and it should be. Maintenance distance runs make up most of our weekly training. After all, you can’t run hard every day.

But should you run fast …

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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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