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It’s OK to Take Time Off From Running!

Posted January 17, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Endurance athletes are weird.

We hate to rest when we know we need to. Our family thinks we’re a little crazy for running so much. Our friends have zero desire to run a marathon. But we crave the feel …

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The Standard Core Routine – Video Demonstration

Posted January 12, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Core strength is vital to being a consistent, healthy runner. The muscles of your core are actively firing at all times to propel you forward so strengthening them is a worthwhile effort.

If you think your “core” is just …

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Meet Lydia, a Mom of 4 Who Lost Over 80 Pounds and Changed Her Life with Running

Posted January 9, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the reasons that I enjoy long term 1-on-1 coaching is that I get to see an incredible amount of improvement over time.

As the months go by, little victories are celebrated occasionally. A few pounds here. A …

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Introducing: 2012 – The Year of Stretch Goals

Posted January 4, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you ready to rock 2012?

Last January, I announced that 2011 would be dedicated to the PR. I made it my mission to help you run faster than ever and set as many personal records as possible.

Looking …

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Finding Inspiration: Recharging the Legs and Mind

Posted December 28, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Can you stay motivated to train for big goals year round?

For most runners, it isn’t easy. The high mileage, intense workouts, and sacrifices that are inevitably made to enhance running take their toll after months of focus. You …

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Who Runs More, Men or Women? The Sports Bras vs. Speedos Infographic

Posted December 21, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Let’s ask sweeping, sexist questions for a moment: do women run in more expensive shoes? Are men more inclined to race marathons? Who runs more?

If you’re looking for answers to these questions, look no further. This infographic shows …

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The Runner’s Eating Guide: 9 Tips for Keeping Off the Pounds this Christmas

Posted December 19, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you’re like me this Christmas, you’re going to indulge in the big desserts, flowing booze, and generous portions. ‘Tis the season.

Most people accept that the holidays are a special time to eat a lot of crap and …

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Strength, Variety, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Posted December 15, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you a creature of habit?

I definitely am. My training is predictable even though I know the serious benefits of variety in any program. I run the same trails, do similar workouts from training cycle to training …

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Becoming Indestructible: The Building a Better Runner Giveaway

Posted December 12, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Would you like to run more and train harder with fewer running injuries?

If you have a time goal for your next race or want to run in less pain, of course you want to train more consistently!

Last …

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November Training Journal – Something New (Q&A for you)

Posted December 8, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Every month on Strength Running I write a review of the previous month’s training – what worked, what didn’t, my failures and successes. My hope is that you can learn from my training to improve your own.

I’m going …

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