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The Tomahawk Medicine Ball Workout – Video Demonstration

Posted April 2, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What if you could run more – while feeling stronger and getting far fewer injuries?

I think you can.

If runners made just a few small changes to their training (we’ll show you how with this medicine ball workout) …

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Want to Hang Out Soon? 3 Ways to See Me This Spring

Posted March 28, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

It’s going to be a busy spring season – and I’d love you to be a part of it!

There are three events coming up that you’re welcomed to attend. There will be more of these as SR grows …

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Skeptic to Believer: How Darin Ran a 3:57 Marathon PR at Age 52

Posted March 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

After working with thousands of runners, I’ve come across more skeptics than I ever thought existed.

Runners who insist “that will never work for me!” or “maybe that worked for her… but I’m different.”

Having “special snowflake …

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The 50 Shades of Grey Approach to Answering Your Running Questions

Posted March 20, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I love questions that have a clear answer, like:

What’s on Jason’s running playlist? Taylor Swift, obviously.

How long is that marathon? 26.2 miles – c’mon Nana, all marathons are the same distance!

Is running the best sport ever?

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7 Quick Lessons from my 16th Place Finish at the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon

Posted March 17, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Tune-up races are tough – especially before a marathon. So I’m psyched about my race at this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Washington, DC.

With five weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, I’m deep in the …

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Trail Running Hacks for Beginners: Jeff Galloway on How to Get Started with Trails

Posted March 14, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

My running completely transformed during my Junior year of high school. It hasn’t been the same since that year, when I transitioned a majority of my training to the trails.

Yes, trail running changed my approach to running.

It …

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Endurance Training Q&A: How Do I Run Faster for Longer?

Posted March 11, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Pop quiz: what is the most reliable way to run faster? What type of endurance training could you start doing immediately to become a faster runner?

The answer is relatively simple: most runners just need to run more.

Even …

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The Lost Art of Running By Feel (and Why I Dislike GPS Watches)

Posted March 6, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last Christmas, I treated myself to a Garmin 610. After wearing it for less than 3 weeks, I haven’t worn it since.

I like it, though. It has a ton of cool features. The display is attractive. It …

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Hoka Running Shoes: Maximalism and The Rapa Nui 2 Review

Posted March 3, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The latest evolution of the running shoe industry is what many are calling maximalism.

I’m undecided if I actually like the term “maximalist” but I’ll use it because most runners understand the type of shoe the term implies.

These …

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The Beginner’s Guide to Ultra Running: How to Run Your First Ultramarathon

Posted February 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In 2012, I nearly convinced a friend to run a 6 day, 120 mile trail race in the Rocky Mountains that reaches an altitude of over 12,500 feet.

That race is the Transrockies Run, a mostly singletrack …

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