Blog - Page 59 of 105 - Strength Running

Should you take a hot shower or ice bath after a hard workout?

Posted July 13, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I always struggle with what to do after a hard workout. Maybe you’re like me and all you want to do is take a warm shower, even though you’ve heard there are benefits to ice baths.

…but who wants …

…

Video: The 7-minute Strength Workout for Runners

Posted July 9, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This article was written by Mark Kennedy from None to Run.

I’m a better runner than I was in my mid-20’s. In fact, at the age of 41, I enjoy running more than I ever have.

I’ve run …

…

How Nick Went “All-In,” Lost 60 Pounds, and Ran a 10 Minute 10k PR

Posted July 6, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In a world where people love “quick fixes,” what’s actually possible if you think long-term?

This is Nick, a member of the Strength Running community who adopted a “slow fix” mentality – and changed his life.

Nick could have …

…

What can you learn from 115+ interviews with successful athletes?

Posted June 30, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Meet Scott Jones. He has 10+ years of experience in the exercise science world and has trained hundreds of athletes (including elites).

He’s also the host of Athlete on Fire, a podcast that bridges the gap between elite …

…

You be the Coach: How Much Base Training is Enough?

Posted June 25, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you familiar with periodization? It’s a geeky term that simply means training should have several different periods leading up to a goal race.

When I explained how to plan a running season, I briefly outlined what …

…

5 Reasons to Run Beyond the Marathon

Posted June 22, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today, I’d like to introduce you to Christine. After coaching her for over three years, this is the inspiring story of her 12-hour ultramarathon.

Someone is WAY too happy while running for 12 hours…

Christine started training with me …

…

The Only 2 Technique Tips You Need For Good Running Form

Posted June 17, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running form is a difficult topic to discuss. And it’s a topic that I’d much rather avoid.

Why do I want to avoid talking about it? A lot of reasons:

We all have a unique style of running
You

……

Michael’s Back to Back Marathons – With No Bonk, Stress, or Diet Guilt

Posted June 11, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Michael is a runner who is willing to tackle monstrous goals.

Not only did he qualify for and run the Boston Marathon last April, he also decided to take on the Boston to Big Sur Challenge. If you’re not …

…

Why am I not losing weight? 4 surprising weight loss myths that have to die

Posted June 8, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

About 40 years ago, several major reports altered the way Americans ate. So began the worst mistake in US health policy: the low-fat diet craze.

The advice was to eat less fat and cholesterol, resulting in a national food …

…

Know Your Limits: Why I Dropped Out of My First Ultramarathon

Posted June 4, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Do you know what your body is capable of on any given day? And more importantly, do you know what you CAN’T do?

It’s a difficult concept to grasp. Here’s what it takes:

Pushing yourself to your limits in …

…

Viewing: