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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.

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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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Training Journal: 6.7 – 7.4.2010

Posted July 8, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Sometimes, things just fall into place. This training block went incredibly well despite a week-long vacation in California and a missed day in the first week. It’s important to roll with the punches and adapt your training to everything …

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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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