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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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Qualifying for Boston: The Thrill of Running a BQ Marathon

Posted February 2, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What’s so special about qualifying for Boston?

Actually, a lot.

For many marathoners, running a Boston Qualifying (BQ) time is a bucket list goal. It’s marathon nirvana – the ultimate achievement. Running a BQ is the light at the …

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How to Get Out of Your Rut: Rob’s Story of “PRing Without Trying”

Posted January 26, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever been in a rut, running the same routine for years?

It happens to every runner. You get comfortable. Running routes get familiar. You stick with the same pair of shoes, the same handful of workouts, and …

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There Are No Secrets to Becoming a Faster, Healthier, More Consistent Runner

Posted December 1, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the perks of running this site is that I get to talk to runners all day, every day. We chat about training, injuries, racing, how to be more consistent, and the mental side of getting faster. I’m …

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Case Study: How Sam went from a DNF to a 2nd Place Age Group Finish

Posted November 14, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever been in a rut, not improving and running slower than you used to?

It’s a difficult situation. You want to desperately improve and feel better on your training runs but you’re not sure what to do. …

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All-Star Profile: Lisa Gonzales

Posted June 2, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is a reader-submitted article for the Strength Running All-Star feature that highlights motivational stories of running transformation. If you’d like to submit your own story, email it to me at support@strengthrunning.com.

Enter Lisa:

On May 19^th…

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2:35 to 2:00 — All-Star Profile of Lydia Hintze

Posted May 9, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I want you to close …

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Happy Birthday Strength Running! Let’s Party

Posted April 18, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is Strength Running’s first birthday! The past year has flown by and it’s been a wild ride. Thank you to all of my readers who have supported the growth of this website. I wouldn’t be able to put …

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New Coaching Packages! Get Faster Today

Posted January 20, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Two months ago I offered to review the training of a few of my newsletter readers for free. I had an idea for a new type of coaching tool that isn’t being offered anywhere else, so I was curious …

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Throw Out Your Stock Training Plan: The Top 4 Reasons You Need a Coach

Posted June 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There are so many running resources available online today: Runner’s World, Active, and Running Times among others. Each has training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners depending on the race. While it’s a good start and they have …

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