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“Mileage!” And other valuable lessons from April

Posted May 2, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently I asked a running friend of mine, “Quick, gut reaction answer: what is my potential in the marathon in the next three years?”

He answered, “2:33, give or take.”

Then came the qualifier. He added, “IF you …

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How to Find Your Training Sweet Spot: March’s Training Journal

Posted April 5, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Finding your training sweet spot can be the holy grail of training. You’ll always know when to push yourself, when to back off the effort level, and how to enjoy running more than ever.

So what’s a training sweet …

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My Interview with Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein: Training, Structural Fitness, and…Power Cleans

Posted March 8, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Dathan Ritzenhein graduated high school with six National Championship titles.

He left the University of Colorado with four All-America titles, a national title at cross country, and the school record in the 10,000m in 27:38.50.

Since turning pro, Dathan’s …

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The Principle of Progression: How to Consistently Get Faster

Posted February 9, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A lot of runners are realizing that mainstream advice is leaving them injured, frustrated, and slow:

“I booked a sports physio session. They said to give it a weeks rest and see how it feels. Well….here I am 3

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The Worst Marathon Training Advice I’ve Ever Heard

Posted February 6, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As you probably know, I am a huge running nerd. I read more running blogs, books, studies, and articles than is reasonable or necessary.

While studies on lifting and running form don’t impress my wife, they help me …

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Cycling or Spinning? The Best Cross Training for Runners

Posted November 28, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What’s a better cross training exercise for runners, cycling on the road or spinning?

Runners are always looking for ways to get in better shape. When I was in college, I got a Trek road bike to stay fit

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Ultramarathon Training Demystified: Tackling an Ultra with Bryon Powell

Posted September 12, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ultramarathon. The mere mention of the word intimidates many runners. The marathon itself can be a big undertaking, requiring months of training, too many sacrifices to count, and the inevitable highs and lows of arduous training. Surely, ultramarathon …

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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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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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