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Video Q&A: Will Core and Strength Exercises Make Me Faster?

Posted March 18, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you asked me ten years ago about strength exercises, I would have smirked and said they’re unnecessary for runners. Also, I was an idiot ten years ago.

I had a conversation with my friend Jeremy in 2003 where …

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4 Actionable Ways to Improve Your Running Today

Posted March 15, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running advice that’s actionable makes me giddy. I love training tips that work and are easily implemented into your plan no matter what race you’re preparing for.

Last week I was interviewed by John Sifferman for nearly 90 minutes …

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The 5 Most Valuable Lessons I Learned From Running Up a Mountain to See a Glacier

Posted March 11, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“I don’t want to run today… maybe I’ll just skip it…”

I was on the west side of New Zealand’s south island, completing my three month trip through Maui, Australia, and New Zealand. Earlier that day …

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The SR Coaching Philosophy: The Unique Power of Training Pillars

Posted March 4, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Why is it that most people never even come close to realizing their potential?

Compare two runners trying to get out of their rut and accomplish their goals:

Adam started running five years ago to lose weight. He likes …

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Video Q&A: How should my running change as I get older?

Posted February 28, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We can’t run the same way year after year. Indeed, running has to adapt to fit our age.

When taking the USA Track & Field coaching course, training age was taught as an important concept to consider when …

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Trail Running 2.0: An Introduction to Natural Movement

Posted February 25, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the years, Strength Running has focused on so much more than just running.

If you’re training for a 5k or a marathon, you can’t simply run every day and expect to stay healthy and reach your goals.

There’s …

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Cute Butts and Tightening the Screws: 3 New Pacing Strategies for Your Next Race

Posted February 20, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever stood on the starting line and wondered, How the hell am I going to tackle this race?!

Fear not, fellow road racer. I have a few pacing strategies that will challenge your fitness and push you …

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You be the Coach: Why Did Mike Bonk the Houston Marathon?

Posted February 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today, I want to ask for YOUR coaching expertise.

Michael emailed me recently about his race at the 2013 Houston Marathon. He is a 57 year old runner and triathlete with a previous PR of 3:55. I wrote him …

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The Goldilocks Principle: How to Plan Training that’s “Just Right”

Posted February 7, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do you know when you should be running easy, hard, or resting completely?

That’s the million dollar question! If we knew the answer, injury rates would plummet and runners could accurately peak for their goal race, every time.…

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How to Break the Injury Cycle: Lessons from Olympic Trials Qualifier Jeff Gaudette

Posted February 4, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do I stop getting injured so frequently?

Every runner will eventually ask themselves this question at some point during their training cycle. And with the annual injury rate around 75% according to some sources, it’s a very relevant …

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