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What Are Strides? Why You Need to be Running Strides

Posted October 2, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What are strides? I get this question ALL THE TIME so I thought it would be helpful to explain exactly what they are and how to use them in your training.

I also surveyed runners on Twitter – you …

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How Rob Ran an 18 Minute Marathon PR (with no injuries)

Posted September 26, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Imagine that you’re in great shape. You’re really fit.

So you want to tackle a marathon.

You register and line up on race day… only to hit the wall at mile 20, walk a few miles, and finish much …

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Run Your BQ is Open Now! Five New Things You Need to Know

Posted September 25, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few short times per year, Run Your BQ accepts new runners to join the team and transform their marathon training. Are you going to join us this time?

RYBQ is now open – let me tell you about …

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4 Surprising Ways to Run Your Fastest Marathon

Posted September 20, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Long runs! Tempo workouts! Mileage! We know these things are instrumental in running a fast marathon – but what else is important?

A marathon attempt is daunting: at 26.2 miles, it challenges your body in ways that shorter races …

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Practice Makes Perfect: How to Run a Tune-up Race (Plus Details of My 8k Disaster)

Posted September 17, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

On September 15 at 8am, I stood on the starting line of an 8k road race in historic West Potomac Park. To my right, planes took off from Reagan National Airport and flew over the Potomac River. To my …

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Does “Good” Running Form Even Exist? How to Tread Lightly

Posted September 13, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Overuse injuries are a reality for hundreds of thousands of runners every year. Is it even possible to prevent running injuries?

That’s the question that Dr. Peter Larson and his coauthor Bill Katovsky explored in their book Tread Lightly: …

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From Unfocused to a Sub-20 5k: How Tim Increased His Confidence and Lost 60 Pounds

Posted September 10, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it odd how some runners see massive success while others flounder and never reach their potential?

See, the difference between a “good” runner and someone who stagnates, running the same times over and over again without ever seeing …

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If Not Now, Then When? It’s Time to Burn Your Excuses

Posted September 4, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it funny how some runners have time to run, spend time with their families, pursue their career, and even (gasp) have a social life?

Time management is a fascinating topic. The case studies of postdoc students who can …

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5 Sneaky Ways to Get More Fitness Gains from Your Workouts

Posted August 30, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Is there a way to get in better shape without running higher mileage or doing tougher workouts?

I think there is – and I’m about to show you how.

But first, before you get too excited, a few disclaimers:…

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The Best of SR: Barefoot Running, Diet, and Advanced Recovery (Grab Bag Edition)

Posted August 27, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is the final article in a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running. Today is the Grab Bag Edition with many topics like minimalism, diet for runners, advanced recovery techniques, and more.

Most of the articles …

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