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Video Q&A with Coach: How do I Run an Off-Season Training Phase?

Posted November 14, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

During the past month I’ve been talking with a lot of runners who completed their fall goal race. They have their “A” race lined up for the Spring… but what should they do now?

Taking an off-season – or …

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What You Can Learn from the World’s Best Running Authors

Posted November 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I interview a runner, coach or author at the top of his field it’s like I’m talking to Neo.

They don’t just know they’re in the Matrix, they can see the Matrix.

Understanding the intricacies of training, racing, …

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Take Your Running to the Next Level: How to Benefit From a Running Coach

Posted November 5, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Online coaching is becoming more and more popular for all types of runners. And that’s awesome because coaching is the best job in the world.

Over the years, I’ve worked with so many types of athletes:

Postpartum women
Master’s

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You Be the Coach: How Should Torsten Train Between Marathons?

Posted October 31, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is another installment of the popular “You be the Coach” series where I ask for your coaching advice.

The strength of the SR community (see what I did there?) is that collectively, we can help runners train smarter …

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Fresh Pots, Whiskey, and Six Pack Abs: An Interview with Greatist’s CEO Derek Flanzraich

Posted October 29, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I was an impressionable teenager, I devoured popular fitness magazines to learn the “secret” to healthy living.

Each article was like a hit of crack. Now I finally knew how to be healthy! It’s about salmon… or Tabata …

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Sneaky Minimalism: The New Balance 1400 Video Review

Posted October 24, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For some reason, I’ve never gotten along well with New Balance.

My running shoes are usually ASICS, Nike, or Adidas. But something interesting has happened in the last ten years.

Small shoe manufacturers have exploded onto the running scene …

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How Jennifer Ran a 40 Minute Marathon PR (with no bonk!)

Posted October 21, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon is a fickle beast. Even with good training, you never know what will happen (especially in the final 10k).

Some runners hit the wall. Others cramp up. And a few develop overuse injuries that prevent them from …

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Proper Running Form: Cutting Through the Noise of Sound Running Technique

Posted October 16, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What is proper running form? Because it’s a complex question, you should be careful who you ask for advice.

Ask ten runners about running form and you’ll hear ten different explanations about the best running technique.

Even more dangerous, …

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Saucony Kinvara 4 Review and Q&A

Posted October 10, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I go through running shoes like most people go through underwear. And to top it off, I fully admit to an unhealthy obsession with new shoes.

When you run 75+ miles every week, a shoe can be past …

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Deconstructing Success: How Beginner Runners Can Become Great Runners

Posted October 7, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I see in every runner the opportunity to become a great runner.

YOU can improve on what you’ve done in the past, get faster, become more consistent, run further, and prevent more injuries.

Today I’d like to deconstruct …

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