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Is “Balance” Holding Your Performances Back?

Posted November 8, 2017
BY Christine

Balance: it’s something you’ll hear experts urge you to find in every area of your life. But is balance holding you back?

To address this topic, I’ve invited my Content Editor (and rockstar runner) Christine to share her …

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Sub-2:00 Half Marathon Training: How to Break 2 in the Half

Posted October 31, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The fastest growing race distance in the country is the half marathon with an annual growth rate in half marathon finishers of 12.5% since 2003 (per Running USA).

With nearly 2 million finishers per year, it’s no surprise …

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How Much Mileage Should You Run During Marathon Training?

Posted October 26, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon holds a special place in many runners minds: it’s the ultimate test of endurance, grit, and mental toughness.

Every day, I get questions from my readers about the marathon:

“Should I take a gel every 4 miles

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Easy vs. Marathon Pace, Goal Setting, and More Q&A with Coach Mario Fraioli

Posted October 23, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The best runners know when to get help and work together. It’s like Michael Jordan once said:

If you’re a Lone Wolf, some things are inevitable:

Have a question? Prepare to spend hours going down the Google rabbit

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How to Run for Decades Without Burning Out

Posted October 18, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I started running in high school, I had no idea I’d still be at it 19 years later. I thought it was just a way to meet girls (and my mom thought it was a good way to …

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How to Turn 5 Years of Chronic Injuries Into Four (Healthy) Personal Bests

Posted October 11, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Imagine spending thousands of dollars to stay healthy, only to be injured for more than five years with every race slower than your first.

Kira, experiencing what it’s like to run strong without injuries

Would you consider giving up …

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The 1% Approach to Massive Personal Bests

Posted October 9, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Would you like to be a strong, healthy runner who barely has to worry about injuries? If so, join the club…

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Courtney Frerichs on Long-Term Success: Gymnastics, Strength Training, and Teammates

Posted October 2, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last August, we witnessed the most electrifying track race in history at the World Championships: the women’s 3,000m Steeplechase:

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Before this race, no American woman had ever won a medal in the steeple …

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Shake-Ups: Cool Down Exercises for Maximum Recovery

Posted September 26, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

At the college level, it seemed that we spent as much time doing non-running training than we did running (and we ran 80+ miles per week!).

Even though we were running nearly an hour and a half every day, …

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Training for a Marathon? My 4 Favorite Marathon Workouts

Posted September 21, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon might be the most challenging distance that “normal people” race – and for good reason.

At 26.2 miles and lasting the better part of a workday for most runners, it will test you in ways no shorter …

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