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Can a Stronger “Foot Core” Prevent Running Injuries?

Posted February 2, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you were a baseball pitcher, would you prevent shoulder injuries by pitching with your arm in a cast?

I hope you answered, “No, Jason. That sounds ridiculous.”

Because it IS ridiculous! To be a good pitcher, …

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How to Beat 2 Years of Chronic Injuries (and run faster than ever before)

Posted January 30, 2017
BY Christine

Running injuries can seem common – maybe even inevitable. Whether you’re a new runner or a veteran, they’re a frustrating part of our beloved sport.

And there’s a never-ending list of injuries that you might experience:

Hamstring strains
Posterior

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Bart Yasso – the Mayor of Running – on a Lifetime of Running Bliss

Posted January 26, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Bart Yasso is a legend in the running community. And as the “Mayor of Running” and Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World, he’s one of the most recognizable faces in the sport.

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Project: Runner is here!

Posted January 23, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen how powerful it is to focus on the fundamentals – and how critical it is to avoid common beginner mistakes.

The next big question is:

How do we make running for beginners …

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How to Set Ambitious (but realistic) Running Goals

Posted January 20, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last week, we’ve started to discover what it really takes to become a consistent, injury-free runner.

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3 Lies that Beginner Runners Should Ignore

Posted January 17, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

New runners have every reason to be excited – there’s no doubt that running has the potential to change your life.

Just look at the benefits:

Better overall health
More strength
Higher cardiovascular fitness
Increased confidence
You look better

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The Thrill of Being a New Runner (and a bonus podcast!)

Posted January 12, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Starting to run is an exciting time to be alive – like your first day of college or having your first child.

Just think back to when you started running…

The endorphins. The rush of beginning a new sport …

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Podcast #11: The Big Q&A Episode on Consistency, Increasing Motivation, and More

Posted January 9, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I started running, I had a million questions – most of them about those weird looking short shorts.

As you can see, now I embrace them:

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Introducing… The Year of Fundamentals

Posted January 4, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Happy 2017! This is going to be YOUR year… when you finally break out and achieve more than what you first thought possible.

Every year on the Strength Running blog, I announce a theme. This helps guide my …

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Master Your Mental Training with Dr. Justin Ross

Posted December 20, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it funny how runners usually focus all their energy on training – when their psychology is arguably a lot more important?

The great Yogi Berra quote is about baseball, but it might as well be:

Baseball is 90%

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