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Zone 2 Q&A: Can You Run Too Slow? When Does Easy Pace Get Faster?

Posted July 25, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have we put Zone 2 running on an undeserved pedestal?

A recent Strength Running Podcast episode with Brady Holmer dug into Zone 2 as it relates to heat training.

It was a popular episode, and a lot of listeners …

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How to Run a Faster Marathon (New Coaching Call!)

Posted July 18, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Hoping to get faster at the marathon and reach a personal best?

So is my podcast guest and member of Team Strength Running, Nick Jordan.

Nick is a husband and father of two young kids. He’s from the …

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Alex Larson, RD on Sugar Cravings, Weight Loss & Training, Salt Supplementation, and More

Posted July 11, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Sugar cravings, salt content, underfueling, post-race beers… Runners get a lot of conflicting nutrition information, so we’re asking your questions to a registered dietitian!

Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian who has worked with thousands of athletes in …

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Mario Fraioli on Training for the Mile (at 40+) and Placing 3rd at the National Masters Championship

Posted July 4, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Whether you love the mile or you want to continue running into your 40’s or beyond, you’ll be inspired by this Masters runner.

Mario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach who works with a number of Olympic Trials-level …

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Healthy Knees Masterclass: Knee Health Myths & Injury Prevention with Dr. Howard Luks

Posted June 27, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As a runner, it’s almost guaranteed that somebody has told you, “Running is bad for your knees!”

Spoiler alert: It’s not. Dr. Howard Luks has the education and experience to prove it.

Howard spent more than 20 years as …

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Zone 2 Myths, Heart Rate vs. Effort, Heat Training, and Zone 3 with Brady Holmer

Posted June 20, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Brady Holmer knows a lot about running and a lot about science: a perfect combo for a conversation on the Strength Running Podcast.

Brady is a lifelong endurance athlete who competed in cross country and track for Northern Kentucky …

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Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett on Good Coaching, Community, & More

Posted June 13, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Chris Bennett is the Nike Running Global Head Coach and Senior Director Nike Global Running.

Translation: Chris is an absolute powerhouse of a coach and runner.

Coach Chris Bennett’s role as Nike Running’s Global Head Coach includes wearing a …

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Men’s vs. Women’s Feet: Why Hilma Running Shoes is Making Shoes for Just for Women

Posted June 6, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Brooke Torres is an ultra runner who couldn’t understand why running shoes were so uncomfortable. So, she started a running shoe company to fix that problem.

Enter: Hilma Running Shoes. They make shoes specifically for the needs of women’s …

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The Value of Challenges: Sally McRae on Seeking Out Adversity & Scary Goals

Posted May 30, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ultra-mountain runner Sally McRae is known worldwide for her mental fortitude and ability to push through extreme discomfort.

As a professional mountain and ultra runner for Nike, Sally is a two-time Top 10 Western States finisher, the Badwater 135 …

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The Drop Interviews Jason: Coaching, Strength, and Shoes with Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray

Posted May 23, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We’re switching it up a bit this week so you can listen to the episode of The Drop where I was the guest!

Thomas Neuberger started Believe in the Run in 2009 as a way to raise money for …

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