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Trail Running in Rock Creek Park: Pictures of Beauty

Posted July 14, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Trail running in Rock Creek Park is my preferred way to train. I’m extremely lucky to have an amazing trail system about a mile from my door right in the middle of Washington, DC.

These pictures are from the …

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Staying in Shape While Taking Time Off to Party (June Training Journal)

Posted July 11, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Every month on Strength Running I provide an overview of my training, key workouts, and any races that I run. If you want to see what my training looks like on a daily basis, you can follow me on …

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The Standard Warm-Up: Video Demonstration

Posted July 6, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The Standard Warm-Up is a dynamic stretching and flexibility routine that is done before you run. This series of light strength exercises and mobility drills help prepare your body to work harder.

What I love about this routine is …

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How to Ramp Up Your Mileage to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life

Posted June 30, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this week I wrote about the importance of running a high volume training program for most of the year. The benefits are undeniable:

Increased running economy and efficiency
More endurance through a higher aerobic capacity
Injury prevention by

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What’s Your Total Work Volume? Running High Mileage and Reaching Your Potential

Posted June 27, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A lot of runners are looking for a silver bullet that’s going to make them faster. They think they just need that “one special ingredient” to their training plan and they’ll feel great, never get injured, and run PR’s …

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Road Racing Success: ASICS Hyper Speed 4 Review

Posted June 23, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The ASICS Hyper Speed 4 might be your next favorite racing shoe. They’ve been my top choice for years, worn for 5k races, hill workouts, track intervals, and 10 mile road races. While I love their versatility, what I …

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7 Training Ideas That Changed My Running Forever

Posted June 20, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last 13 years of competitive running in high school, college, and beyond, I’ve picked up certain training strategies that I’ve incorporated into my current training. Some of these training principles are well-known while others are less common.…

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Becoming an Aerobic Powerhouse: Tempo + Hills Combination Workout

Posted June 16, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Combining a tempo with hill repeats is an effective, time-efficient workout that can help you get closer to race-ready shape while boosting your endurance and muscle power. This session is strength oriented with a focus on developing your aerobic …

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How Often Should Distance Runners Do Sprint Training?

Posted June 13, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is a guest post from David Csonka, author of NaturallyEngineered.com.

Many of the best runners incorporate sprinting into their training routines, and I have no doubt that you as a Strength Running reader do so as well. …

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Pool Running: Why You’re Doing it Wrong and How to Pool Run to Get Faster

Posted June 9, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the best cross-training exercises for runners is pool running. It’s zero impact and has an extremely low risk of injury – making it a perfect supplemental form of training for a healthy runner and one of …

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