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Steve Kamb on How to Make Exercise Easy

Posted November 14, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Is it possible to make exercise and a healthy lifestyle easy rather than a chore that’s always skipped?

I think it is – and so does my guest on Episode 5 of the Strength Running Podcast: Steve Kamb. …

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Mario Fraioli on the Benefits, Lessons, and Problems with Virtual Coaching

Posted November 10, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The Strength Running Podcast returns! And our guest – Mario Fraioli – is here to talk about coaching for runners.

Mario is a running coach, a 2:28 marathoner, and the 2012 Costa Rican Men’s Olympic Marathon Coach.

Formerly a …

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What Does a Running Coach Actually DO?

Posted November 7, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“Put one foot in front of the other! Go faster!” Alright, now my job is done! Time to hit the showers.

Is that really all that running coaches do?

No, of course not. Coaching runners is a …

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Shalane Flanagan on Morning Routines, Unfinished Business and Writing a NYT Best-Seller

Posted November 3, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

It’s hard to find a more decorated – yet easy-going – runner than three-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan.

Born in the coastal town of Marblehead north of Boston, Massachusetts, Shalane showed an early aptitude for distance running.

A three-time All-State …

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The Strength Running Podcast is Live! Here Are Episodes 1 and 2

Posted October 31, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Whoa! Strength Running has a podcast!

Over the last few weeks, I’ve worked furiously to figure out the podcast game.

I’ve recorded (and re-recorded…) episodes, scouted new guests, and planned how to make a running podcast that you’ll …

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How to Eliminate Walk Breaks During a Run

Posted October 26, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Walk breaks during a run? What’s next, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria?!

Sorry, I got ahead of myself there…

Walk breaks do serve a helpful purpose during training. If you’re new to running or …

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On Failure

Posted October 20, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Let’s talk about failure. I’m sure you’re familiar with it as a runner:

Missing your weekly mileage goal
The wheels falling off during a race (when you knew you were ready for a PR!)
Yet another running injury…

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Half Marathon Training for New Runners

Posted October 17, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running can be a slippery slope. What starts as a hobby – or maybe just a way to lose weight – can quickly blossom into a lifelong passion.

Runners bit by the running bug are soon signing up …

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How to Learn from the Silver Lining of Running Injuries

Posted October 12, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Injuries are the worst. They sap your motivation and force you to sit on the sidelines, watching your hard-earned fitness go down the drain.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had your share of running injuries that put …

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Q&A with Coach: What heel-toe drop is best in my running shoes?

Posted October 6, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Most runners are obsessed with shoes. And I don’t blame them – even my daughter Reagan is appalled at my running shoe collection.

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