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On the Value of Being Disqualified (Dirty 30 Trail Race Report)

Posted June 11, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

On June 1st, I was disqualified from the 2019 Golden Gate Dirty 30 12-mile trail race. It was an absolute blast!

The start of the Dirty 30 12-mile trail race

You see, I cut the course. I would never …

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Running Rogue with Coach Chris McClung

Posted June 6, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve long said that knowledge is a competitive advantage. Wiser runners make fewer training errors – and reap the benefits.

Education is paramount to success in any endeavor. Running is no different.

I started my own running education by …

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Running Technique Made Simple: 3 Fixes to Upgrade Your Form

Posted June 4, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We’ve all heard that “running is just putting one foot in front of the other.” But is running technique really that simple?

The complicated answer is that running technique is both simple and complex.

It’s simple because every human …

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Fast Kate Grace on Growing Up Fit, Staple Workouts, and Courage

Posted May 28, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Kate Grace is one of the most dominant middle distance runners in the country. Her nickname – Fast Kate – tells you what type of runner she is!

Photo by David Bracetty

Kate was born into a family that …

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Two Surprising Prevention Strategies from Two Pro Athletes

Posted May 23, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The first 11 years of my running career had me constantly battling foot injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, IT Band Syndrome, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, and a chronic SI joint problem.

No wonder I’m biased toward injury prevention!

After years of …

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Peter Bromka on the Fear and Hope of the Marathon

Posted May 9, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

26.2 miles is an enchanting distance; it’s approachable but long enough to humble even the best runners. What is it about the marathon that has captured the imaginations of so many of us?

Perhaps the marathon is so captivating …

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How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession

Posted May 2, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ll openly admit I got addicted to running when I started. The progress! The improvements! The thrill of running faster and faster got me hooked. But… was it healthy?

Jason (right) did not perfect the final lean until college……

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Glute Strengthening for Runners: How to Get Started

Posted April 30, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Big butts, I cannot lie: they’re great for runners. But we often neglect glute strengthening exercises – and that’s leaving a lot of runners injured.

The glutes are really made up of three separate muscles that make your booty …

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3:53 Miler Craig Engels on Training for Speed and his ’80s-era Mustache

Posted April 24, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Craig Engels is one of the biggest personalities in track and field. He’s also a 3:53 miler who loves to crush opponents on the track.

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How Deena Kastor Used Her Mind to Become a World-Class Athlete

Posted April 16, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Deena Kastor is arguably the best distance runner of a generation. And she didn’t get there just by having the most physical talent…

During much of her career, Deena relied on talent and a hard-charging attitude to win races. …

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