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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Running: How to Make Running in Cold Weather Actually Enjoyable

Posted December 8, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The winter of 2007 was one of the worst running experiences of my life. Every weekday, my blaring alarm woke me at 5:00am sharp.

After putting on 37 layers of running gear, I left the house for an average …

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Women’s New Balance Minimus 10v2 Trail Shoe Review: “Like a Slipper”

Posted December 4, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As you know, I’ve published quite a few running shoe reviews over the years.

But there’s a big limitation to my reviews: they’re written by me (a guy, in case you haven’t noticed) and they review men’s shoes.

Obviously, …

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Q&A with Coach, Bundle Sales, and… I’m hiring!

Posted December 1, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s so much good stuff happening today that I feel like a coach cheering his head off during the final lap of a race. I’m just so excited!

I have a lot of announcements (this will be like a …

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The Holiday Running Gift Guide (and SR’s first t-shirt!)

Posted November 24, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I recently asked which type of runner you were on Facebook, most identified with the gear junkie:

But running gear isn’t something I discuss much at Strength Running because I think you can train effectively without any …

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How to Treat Adrenal Fatigue: The Hidden Cause of Over-Training

Posted November 20, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In 2004, my wife Meaghan was having a terrible cross country season. No matter what she tried, her running performances kept getting worse.

Workout splits got slower. She felt exhausted, stressed, and couldn’t sleep. The muscle aches she thought …

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Why We Love Running (in pictures)

Posted November 17, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runners enjoy certain perks that non-runners will never experience. In an hour, we can explore a national park or city that would take days to see if we weren’t running.

The process of exploration is much faster; it’s even …

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The Reverse Taper: How to Return to Running After a Marathon

Posted November 12, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As a coach, I’m most nervous during the return to running after a marathon phase of training. Aerobic fitness remains high but the body is still reeling from the aftermath of racing 26.2 miles.

The injury risk is significantly …

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Q&A with Coach Episode 3: The Art of the Race Warm-up

Posted November 6, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever done a piss poor warm-up before a race… and then felt terrible a few minutes after the gun fired?

I’m not surprised.

Without a proper warm-up, your heart rate will be too low when you start …

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Happy Birthday to Me! A Gift for You (and a quick question)

Posted November 4, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last weekend I turned 31 years old. Or as my sister commented:

“Jason!!! I can’t believe how old you are. It’s gross.”

Thanks, sis.

It was a fun weekend of running (18 mile long run at altitude!), eating (I …

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The Complete Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide (#RunPhilly!)

Posted October 29, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since 1994, the Philadelphia Marathon has become one of the best marathons in the United States.

And here, you’ll find Strength Running’s Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide to help you have the best race possible.

Philly puts on a great …

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