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Plant-Based Running: A Video Interview with No Meat Athlete Matt Frazier

Posted October 1, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Before my first meal with No Meat Athlete author Matt Frazier, I was sweating and nervous.

You see, Matt’s a vegan and I love a good steak. My anxiety had me over thinking everything…

Will he judge my choice

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2 “Training Tools” That Help You Run Easier: Soft Star RunAmoc and Darn Tough Socks

Posted July 18, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running shoes and accessories could cost you thousands of dollars every single year if you’re a gear junkie. Maybe this looks like you?

Some gear is worth the investment while other purchases are completely superfluous. Do you really need …

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5 “Running Truths” I Wish I Knew When I Started Running

Posted June 13, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As I look back on over 15 years of running, it’s painfully obvious that I’ve made every mistake possible.

Did I hurt my IT band… and then jump back into a fast workout two days later? Ugh, yes.

Did …

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3 Shoe Features that Stop Me From Buying (and the Skora Phase review)

Posted June 6, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Yesterday a friend admitted to me some quirky behaviors that are automatic disqualifiers for his dates.

Most are wildly inappropriate for SR, but his #1 was being a regular smoker.

It makes sense: he’s a fit guy and likes …

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Advice from the Pro’s on How to Pace Your Next Race

Posted May 16, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There are countless ways to run a race. Should you run even splits or a negative split? What if you’re trying to run a new PR?

Last year I wanted racing advice from the best – Olympic Trials qualifiers, …

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Video Q&A with Coach: What Shoes Should I Wear When I’m Not Running?

Posted April 29, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Successful running – and injury prevention – is really a full-time job.

Hopefully that didn’t scare you off from accomplishing your race goals. But truthfully, what makes you faster is often what you do in between workouts than …

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Newton Gravity Running Shoe Review (Boy, Was I Wrong)

Posted April 25, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I used to say that using technology like “actuator lugs” to promote a neutral, natural foot strike was ironic and totally unnecessary.

Of course, I’m talking about Newton running shoes which have a very distinctive sole:

I refused to …

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Special DVD Giveaway: Active Isolated Flexibility for Runners

Posted April 15, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you looking for a new way to stay healthy and run more consistently?

Well, I’ve got something you’re going to love.

Today Jay Johnson is going to highlight active isolated flexibility and give away two free DVD’s to …

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RecoFit Calf Compression Sleeves Review

Posted April 11, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s nothing quite like a new pair of compression sleeves to make you feel like a total gear junkie.

Especially RecoFit sleeves, which look like the Batsuit.

A few weeks ago I was sent a pair of calf …

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11 Running and Health Books You Have to Read

Posted April 1, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m often asked, “what books are you reading?”

And while it’s none of your damn business what chapter of 50 Shades of Grey I’m on, I want to share what books have changed my life.

See, I absolutely love …

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