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Devon Yanko – Leadville Trail 100 Champ – on Recovery and Prevention

Posted September 6, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Meet Devon Yanko. On August 19, 2017 she won the Leadville Trail 100 – a race where 9,200 feet altitude is the lowest you’ll experience on the course.

She finished in 20:46:29, averaging 12:28 per mile – a …

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Olympian Alexi Pappas on How Not to be Boring

Posted August 30, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever been around somebody who’s downright fascinating? They’re a never-ending stream of hilarious stories, wise observations, and boundless curiosity.

Anytime I find somebody like this, I hold onto them forever. These people light up the world.…

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For More Strength, Use Progression in the Weight Room

Posted August 22, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Fast runners have one thing in common: they produce a lot of force, meaning they’re capable of strong muscular contractions.

Those strong muscle contractions translate into speed.

Just think: if you want a bouncy ball to to bounce …

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Orthopedic Surgeon David Geier on Injury Prevention for Kids

Posted August 14, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Some of you might know that I have two little kids. When they’re not throwing food on the floor, they’re practicing their drills:

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Joel Runyon on Overcoming Insane Challenges

Posted August 7, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runners have a clear super-power: we persevere when the tough gets tougher. We revel in adversity.

Maybe you’re a totally new runner… but you sign up for that 5k anyway.

Or you’re a multi-year veteran of the sport… …

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Madga Boulet on How to Overcome the Daunting 100-Mile Ultramarathon

Posted August 1, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Can we all agree that running is hard? Whether you’re training for a 5k or running up a staircase built into a mountain (see below), running has its unique challenges.

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Inside My Diet: 3 Plant-Based Diet Strategies for Better Performance

Posted July 27, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m a proud omnivore. I firmly believe that eating a balanced, “whole-foods” diet is the key to both long-term health and improved running performance.

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What does it take to run 7 ultramarathons (on 7 continents)?

Posted July 24, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

People who accomplish “impossible” goals will always get my respect. Those who push the frontiers of our limits show the rest of us what we’re capable of achieving.

Some runners show us that beating chronic injuries is not just …

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How to Plan Your Weekly Mileage

Posted July 19, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How should 30 miles per week be broken down into daily runs? What if you’re running 100 miles per week?!

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How to Find Your Best Stride with Coach Jonathan Beverly

Posted July 13, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Whenever I’m asked about running form, I nearly have a panic attack. What should I say when I’m so conflicted?!

Working on my split-leg game since 1998

You see, I don’t like to steer runners in the wrong direction. …

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Devon Yanko – Leadville Trail 100 Champ – on Recovery and Prevention

Olympian Alexi Pappas on How Not to be Boring

For More Strength, Use Progression in the Weight Room

Orthopedic Surgeon David Geier on Injury Prevention for Kids

Joel Runyon on Overcoming Insane Challenges

Madga Boulet on How to Overcome the Daunting 100-Mile Ultramarathon

Inside My Diet: 3 Plant-Based Diet Strategies for Better Performance

What does it take to run 7 ultramarathons (on 7 continents)?

How to Plan Your Weekly Mileage

How to Find Your Best Stride with Coach Jonathan Beverly

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