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Garmin Forerunner Watch Review (Actually, Three of Them!)

Posted October 11, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Long-time readers of this site know that I don’t encourage runners to rely on technology as a crutch when they’re training. I believe in running by feel and avoiding technology if you can.

But I’m in the minority. Most …

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The Rebel Running Guide is Now Available!

Posted September 26, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The Rebel Running Guide is an introductory running program for runners training for a 5k. Unfortunately, it’s no longer available 🙁

Steve Kamb and I tirelessly spent this weekend adding even more great running workouts, advice, and tips. It’s …

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3 Running Myths Debunked (Rebel Running Guide Preview!)

Posted September 22, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Note: The Rebel Running Guide is no longer available. If you’re a beginner runner, I recommend the SR Boot Camp.

Next Monday, the Rebel Running Guide officially launches. We have been getting down to business and putting some …

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Icebreaker Merino Wool Review: Preparing for Fall

Posted September 15, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few months ago the good folks at Nature Shop sent me an Icebreaker Merino Wool t-shirt and a pair of boxer-briefs to review. I was damn excited because I’ve heard that quality wool can be a high-performance fabric …

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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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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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Coming Soon: How to Stay Fit on Vacation

Posted July 25, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For the last two weeks I’ve been in Hawaii on the Big Island and Maui on my honeymoon. Between sipping Pina Colada cocktails, hiking volcano craters (see below), and swimming at red sand beaches, I actually did some running.…

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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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May, 2011 Training Journal: Getting Back on the Horse (and Half Marathon Event!)

Posted June 7, 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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Running Advice for Beginners: Rotating Shoes and Scheduling Cross-Training

Posted May 26, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

You’ve got running questions. I’ve got running advice.

This article is a continuation of the Q&A style in the Strength Running PR Guide that I released earlier this year. The PR Guide is a Q&A style book with nearly …

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