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Sprints to Endurance: How Riley is Planning to Race his First Half Marathon

Posted August 22, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Learning a new sport can be thrilling. But it can also be intimidating, especially when all you know is its polar opposite…

That’s the case with Riley, a runner in our Team Strength Running coaching program.

He was a …

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District Track’s Tom Brumlik on How to Train for the 800m

Posted August 12, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The District Track Club is an elite running group in Washington, DC. And coach Tom Brumlik is here to help demystify 800m training.

The 800-meter distance is a magical race: it’s a terrifying journey into the heart of …

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Katy Sherratt on the Power of Running to Combat Homelessness

Posted August 8, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Katy Sherratt is the CEO and former COO of the national nonprofit Back on My Feet. They’ve used running to help 7,000 homeless members turn their lives around!

Anybody who has pursued running understands its immense benefit to not …

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Why Periodization Matters for Your Training (and how to make it work for you)

Posted August 6, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few years into my running career, I noticed a consistent pattern: every year had the same training rhythm. I later learned about periodization – and how helpful it is for runners.

Cyclical training progresses over time

About 15 …

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Boost Your Running Alignment to Achieve Your Biggest Goals

Posted July 30, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If reaching your potential excites you, then the concept of alignment will help you realize everything you’re capable of achieving.

Alignment is when your goals, actions, and mindset are in harmony and move you toward your potential.

In other …

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Running Form Expert Matt Phillips on Gait Retraining and Cues

Posted July 17, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Proper running form is a hot topic. And for good reason! An economical stride helps you run faster – with fewer injuries.

But running form is also complex. While simplification is usually preferred, most coaches will answer “it depends” …

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Menachem Brodie on the Finer Details of Strength Training for Endurance

Posted July 11, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For over 15 years, Menachem Brodie has been coaching endurance athletes to new personal bests. Today, we’re getting lost in the weeds with strength training for runners.