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Marathon Training Starts…Now! August’s Training, Shoes, and More

Posted September 6, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

It’s game time.

The Philadelphia Marathon is on November 20, only 76 short days away. This is week seven of my 17 week training plan.

I’ve already had to alter my schedule based on my original program, which highlights …

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The Hay’s in the Barn! How to Taper for Your Next Race

Posted August 29, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“The hay’s in the barn!” is a common phrase that runners say as they near their goal race.

It’s an old saying… maybe you heard your dad say it back in the ’90’s. Distance runners say the funniest things……

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Epic Run Photos – Big Island, Hawaii

Posted August 25, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What good is running in paradise if you don’t document the sights to share with others?

Last month I spent 5 days on the Big Island in Hawaii for my honeymoon. While I didn’t put in a ton of …

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How to Bulletproof Your Next Race (Plus Behind the Scenes of My Personal Race Day Routine)

Posted August 22, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you’re a beginning runner or someone who hasn’t raced much, race day can be terrifying.

The pressure of testing your fitness level, your mental resolve, and finally seeing if all that hard work was worth it is culminating …

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Ask the Readers: Injury Prevention, Beating Soreness, & Strength Exercises

Posted August 18, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I frequently get emails from readers with specific questions about problems they’re having with injuries, race strategies, or faster workouts. I don’t mind the questions – in fact, I encourage them. Email me with any of your training issues …

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Hill Running 101: How to Take Your Running to New Heights

Posted August 15, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“Hills are speed work in disguise.” – Frank Shorter

With a good hill, you can train almost perfectly. Hills build leg strength, increase your running economy (efficiency), prevent injuries, reduce impact forces on your legs, increase stride power, and …

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Hacking the Perfect Runner’s Diet: Food Lessons from a Lifetime of Obsession

Posted August 11, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I have a confession. I’m obsessed with optimizing my life. Whether it’s finances (yes, I have a Roth IRA!), marathon workouts, decluttering and living more like a minimalist, or getting the best night’s sleep, I’m fascinated by learning …

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Introducing: How to Stay Fit on Vacation

Posted August 8, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last night, the Strength Running Team got an email from me with the newest guide: How to Stay Fit on Vacation: A Simple Guide to Maintaining Fitness While You’re Sipping Cocktails.

The title is long, but I had …

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July Training Journal: Wedding, Honeymoon, and New Guide

Posted August 4, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

July started with a bang with 82 miles in the first seven days. And it ended in a whimper: only 199 miles for the month.

But I had a great reason for running so little: I got married and …

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My 7 Links (The Best of Strength Running)

Posted August 1, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Last week my buddy Matt Frazier put up a great post on the best articles on No Meat Athlete. As you might guess, it’s titled My 7 Links and highlights one post in seven different categories. At the end, …

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