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A Confession About 2019: Why There Was No “Year Of”…

Posted January 7, 2020
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Every year on Strength Running, I announce a theme that helps us focus on a particular topic throughout the year. But that didn’t happen last year…

This is a tradition that goes back to the very beginning of Strength …

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Can I Help You Build Your Mental Fitness?

Posted December 18, 2019
BY Christine

Running is a physically demanding sport – there’s no question about that. But your success is just as driven by your mental strength as well as your physical prowess.

A foundation of mental fitness helps you push through tough …

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Elite Mountain Runner Peter Maksimow on Public Lands, IPA’s, and Plogging

Posted December 9, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Peter Maksimow has running in his blood. Maybe that’s why he’s so immersed in the trail, ultra, and mountain running communities.

Photo by Adam Williams

A member of the 2015 silver-medal winning World Long Distance Mountain Running team, Peter …

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How to Become a Competitive Trail Runner with Abby Levene

Posted November 25, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Trail running helps runners in so many ways that every runner ought to be asking themselves, “How can I add more trails to my training!?”

Abby Levene trail running to the top of the world. Photo: Daniel Bichler

Getting …

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Season Planning and the Pro Runner Experience with Kate Grace & Endeavorun

Posted November 18, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The pro runner experience captured my imagination during my college years. Can you just imagine running for your job?!

Kate Grace rockin’ Old Glory

Perhaps the college track experience gives an athlete a brief taste of what being a …

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Max King on Athleticism, Strength Training, and How to Thrive in Any Race

Posted November 4, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Max King is a Renaissance Man of running: whether he’s steepling on the track, mountain running, or racing trail ultras, he thrives at any distance on any terrain.

I first became aware of Max King in 2014 when he …

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How Anna Mae Flynn Trains for Trail Ultramarathons

Posted October 30, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ultramarathons are quickly becoming this generation’s marathon: everyone seems to be doing an ultra-distance race!

Anna Mae Flynn running in the Grand Canyon. PC Joshua Stevens

The sport of ultra running is exploding right now. Consider that the number …

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Keto and Running: Is the Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet for Runners?

Posted October 16, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Many runners are curious about the ketogenic diet because the promises are alluring. But does keto and running work together? What are the drawbacks?

Before anybody decides to jump on the keto bandwagon and abandon carbohydrates, they should seriously …

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Train Your Mind: How to Get Mentally Fit with Dr. Marc Bubbs

Posted October 10, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Mental fitness and psychological resiliency are the final frontiers in performance. The potential for your running is stunning…

When most of us think about peak performance (for runners, the ability to run a Personal Best), we usually think about …

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Foot Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Posted October 7, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Our feet are marvels of biological engineering. And we put them through hell every time we go running.

The human foot has more than 20 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of tendons and ligaments. If you happen …

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