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Running Recovery Extreme: How to Bounce Back From Hard Training Quickly

Posted August 17, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Wouldn’t you like to run hard workouts and long runs and be able to have excellent running recovery? Now you can!

I’m going to share my running recovery routine that helps me bounce back from marathon prep workouts …

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VO2 Max Testing and Ventilatory Threshold: Endurance Testing for Runners

Posted August 11, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

VO2 max and ventilatory threshold are two terms that many runners want to know to help them improve performance. Unfortunately, they’re not the best metrics for determining your training or potential.

You’d be better off building your endurance with …

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Fitz’s Training Journal: July 5th – August 8th, 2010

Posted August 9, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This training block went very well and I’m starting to feel very good running at faster speeds. As I come closer and closer to my peak race on August 14th – a 10 miler along the Jersey Shore (yes, …

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3 Marathon Workouts to Turbo Charge Your Marathon Training

Posted August 6, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you hoping to qualify for the Boston Marathon?

Maybe you’re trying to run another personal record at the Chicago Marathon. Whatever your marathon goals, I have several strategies for your marathon workouts that will take your training to …

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10 Running and Fitness Blogs to Help You Run Fast and Dominate Your Next Race

Posted August 2, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

To be a better runner, you have to train well, stay healthy, and be absolutely dedicated. How do you do all this? Learn everything you can about running and leading a healthy lifestyle. You’ll be able to design a …

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Small Wins = Huge Improvements: How to Run Faster Over the Long-Term

Posted July 27, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

After training for 12 years, I’ve realized the importance of “small wins” in a training program. They’re so important but often overlooked. Small, frequent wins help you maintain confidence, motivation, and keep you focused on your running goals.

Not …

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33 Inspirational Quotes About Running to Help You Conquer Your Dreams

Posted July 21, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

All runners know the challenge of training, racing, and staying motivated. To help you through those times, we’ve put together a list of inspirational running quotes that share bits of wisdom from athletes, thinkers, writers, and many others.

Most …

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Race Recap: Rockville Twilight Runfest 8k

Posted July 19, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last Saturday, July 17, I raced in the Rockville Twilight Runfest 8k. This is one of the largest races in the DC metro area with over 2,300 participants and a high-quality, competitive field. The course had rolling hills …

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What Are the Health Benefits of Caffeine? Why You Should Start Drinking Coffee to Run Faster.

Posted July 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Caffeine is a proven performance-enhancer, shown to improve athletic ability in endurance events like distance running. This is great news because I am a coffee lover. I don’t drink coffee every day, but about 3-4 days a week I …

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Sore Shins Got You Down? How to Get Rid of Shin Splints For Good

Posted July 12, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Shin splints are a tricky injury to discuss. There’s no clear cure and every runner will respond differently to various treatment options. I’m even hesitant to call shinsplints an “injury” – sore shins simply don’t qualify in my book. …

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