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Runner’s Knee 101: How to Handle Knee Pain After Running

Posted May 12, 2021
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runner’s knee is a frustrating injury and one of the most common sources of knee pain after running. But how do you know if you have runner’s knee in the first place?

Also known by its more formal name …

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Coach Kevin Carr on Functional Training, Multiplanar Exercises, and Movement Quality

Posted May 6, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

A lot of messages get muddled in the fitness industry. Myths surrounding strength training are somewhere at the top of the list. For runners, we don’t want to get bulky, lose endurance, or risk injury.

That’s exactly why we …

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Running and Identity: How Jake Tuber is Making a Comeback and Navigating Uncertainty

Posted April 29, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

We are all about incremental improvements here. Giving that extra 1% of effort. Pushing beyond your comfort zone. That’s the fun part. The real grind, however, is in going from 0 to 1.

During the pandemic, more of us …

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Dr. Stacy Sims On Female Physiology and Training Differences Between the Sexes

Posted April 22, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Ever feel like the pop science recommendations aren’t serving you in your training, racing, or recovery? You’re likely right! Research is predominantly conducted on men, gravely missing the mark for most female athletes.

There are many beliefs we have …

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Icon Dean Karnazes on the Future of Ultras, His Competitive Drive, and His Advice to You

Posted April 20, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Ultramarathons are a great feat in and of themselves. Running a distance substantially over a marathon in length, often on difficult terrain, removed from the continuous cheer of supporters is not your average race.

Some succeed, completing the race, …

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New Coaching Call! How to Train For Your First Hilly Trail Race

Posted April 15, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Hilly races present a unique set of challenges for runners who are used to going the distance. How can training be optimized and what types of workouts specifically target performance on hilly terrain?

If you’re thinking hill repeats – …

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Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength Coach Tim DiFrancesco on Lifting for Power

Posted April 13, 2021
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Strength training is so important for endurance runners that it should not be considered cross-training. It’s just part of the training you must do to reach your potential.

About 20 years ago, I said something that I regret to …

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Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius on Leveraging and Training a Growth Mindset for Runners

Posted April 8, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Learning is a lifelong skill that sets us up for success in any pursuit. Luckily, you don’t have to always be right, but you have to be willing to seek knowledge, change your mind, and grow from experiences.

That …

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Get to Know the Coach: An Interview with Strength Running Founder Jason Fitzgerald

Posted April 6, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Jason Fitzgerald is the creative force, head coach, founder, and podcast host behind all things Strength Running. He grew the humble blog to a media platform with resources for all runners. Today, we sit down with Jason to learn …

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The Physiology of Altitude: What Training at 10,000 Feet Does to Your Body

Posted April 1, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Training at altitude is widely believed to be advantageous for athletes. If you’ve ever gone from sea level to higher elevations, you know that physical exertion can be a challenge. How do our bodies respond to altitude?

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