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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 …
…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 …
…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 …
…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, …
…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 – …
…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 …
…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 …
…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 …
…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?
Air pressure …
…Do you dare to dream big? Do you set out to achieve something that seems impossible? Or do you prefer to progress methodically, then see where you wind up?
In truth, neither approach is superior. Talking of the impossible …
…It can be frustrating to do everything (seemingly) right in training and still fall short of a previously set PR. What are those small tweaks that runners can make to see a new personal record?
If that’s an all-too-familiar …
…Want to run faster with fewer injuries?
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