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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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The Best of Strength Running: Endurance and Marathon Training

Posted August 23, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is the second article in a 3-part series focusing on the best material on Strength Running. Today, we dive into endurance.

I’m personally fascinated with gaining endurance and increasing aerobic capacity. It’s so seemingly simple (run more) …

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The Best of Strength Running: Injury Prevention and Treatment

Posted August 20, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is the first of a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running.

The focus today is on injury prevention. Those of you on my private email list know that you get opportunities to help shape the …

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Making Dreams Reality: The Future of Strength Running

Posted August 16, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Average people follow their dreams, distance runners chase them down and beat them into submission.

For as long as I can remember, people have asked me:

What do you want to do when you grow up?

What can you

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ASICS Speedstar 6 Review: How to be a “Cautious Minimalist”

Posted August 13, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m a cautious minimalist – I think a little bit of barefoot running and minimalism goes a long way. So what do I run in for the majority of my mileage?

Let me ask you a question: why …

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