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What advice would you give a new runner about running injuries?

Posted September 8, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Let’s talk about your support network. Do you have one? Do you have an inner circle of trusted runners you can reach out to for advice?

I’ve been fortunate to have had hundreds of teammates over my 8-year career …

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50 Quotes to Inspire You to Run Down Your Dreams (new ebook!)

Posted September 3, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I started Strength Running in 2010 to share my passion, expertise, and love of running with the world.

For over four years, SR has grown in leaps and bounds and I’m thrilled that today I can help tens of …

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Fresh Foam, Fresh Feel: The New Balance 980 Trail Shoe Review

Posted August 28, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this year I mentioned that New Balance running shoes never resonated with me. But now, I’m loving them.

First it was the New Balance 1400 (I’ve since bought another pair). And now it’s the Fresh Foam 980 Trail…

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Are Hill Sprints a Secret Weapon for Injury Prevention and Speed?

Posted August 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How many of us sprint on a regular basis? My guess: only a tiny minority of runners ever sprint.

It’s important to understand the definition of the word sprint: it’s to run as fast as you can. It’s …

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How to Become An Ultramarathoner: 5 No-BS Steps to Running Your First Ultra

Posted August 18, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Doug Hay is a 5-time ultramarathon finisher and the creator of the trail running blog, Rock Creek Runner. Just recently he finished the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run.

He is also the co-host of the No …

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The Uncanny “7 Strategies to Run Your Fastest Marathon” Podcast with Matt Frazier

Posted August 12, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon: for many, it’s a mythical unicorn. Capturing a great performance can be elusive and may take years.

Jason and Matt on the days they ran their fastest marathons

When I ran my first marathon, New York City …

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Struggle with Foot Injuries? Get Healthy With These Foot Exercises

Posted August 7, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Why do we ignore strength exercises for our feet when each foot contains more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments?

The human foot is an anatomical miracle, able to support hundreds of pounds with an arch that provides energy …

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Frustrated, Slow and Injured: How DeAnne Got Healthy And Ran a 22 Minute PR

Posted August 4, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Transforming the lives of runners is why I love this job. Hearing the successes of my athletes gets me up in the morning and excited to get to work.

Nearly every day my inbox is flooded with success stories…

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Change is a Good Thing: Announcing the Next Chapter of My Life

Posted July 29, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In the immortal words of C.S. Lewis:

It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like

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How to Sleep Better, Faster, Longer: The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Your Sleep

Posted July 24, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“I call them business meetings,” pro marathoner Ryan Hall once said about his daily nap.

Ryan is the fastest American marathoner and half marathoner of all-time and is so adamant about his regular nap that he insists it’s part …

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