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How to Lose Weight While Running a Lot (hint: it’s not by dieting)

Posted May 19, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s no escaping the truth: the more you run, the more you have to eat.

A difficult reality for those of us who have the goal of running for weight loss.

After a long run or hard workout, …

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Marathon Nutrition with Mark Kennedy, creator of “Fuel My Run”

Posted December 3, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Before my first attempt at the marathon I bragged to my friends and former coach about how I’d negative split the final miles in Central Park.

After the race, I got the biggest “I told ya so!” …

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Ask the Dietitian: How to Fuel Your Running with Real Food

Posted November 22, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I have a confession: I’m not the healthiest eater. I love junk food and it’s not something I’m ashamed to admit.

Bring on the chocolate chip cookies and eggnog!

But for most runners, a good nutrition plan is a …

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Fresh Pots, Whiskey, and Six Pack Abs: An Interview with Greatist’s CEO Derek Flanzraich

Posted October 29, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I was an impressionable teenager, I devoured popular fitness magazines to learn the “secret” to healthy living.

Each article was like a hit of crack. Now I finally knew how to be healthy! It’s about salmon… or Tabata …

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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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3 Delusional Ideas About Training – And My Brutally Honest Responses

Posted November 29, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it funny that some people KNOW what to do with their running – when they’re actually totally wrong?

Some runners think sprinting 200’s is a great workout for the marathon. [More bad marathon advice]

Or that they …

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How to Plan Your Fueling and Long Run Nutrition

Posted November 5, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

You can imagine the hundreds of emails I get every month from crazy runners. Just recently I saw this gem and had to share:

Horrible idea –> “I’m not going to fuel during the marathon and hope adrenaline will

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The Definitive Gluten Free Guide for Runners

Posted October 23, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently I went gluten free for an entire month. I ate zero wheat products – and was surprised at the results.

But first, what is gluten anyway? Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. …

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The Best of SR: Barefoot Running, Diet, and Advanced Recovery (Grab Bag Edition)

Posted August 27, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is the final article in a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running. Today is the Grab Bag Edition with many topics like minimalism, diet for runners, advanced recovery techniques, and more.

Most of the articles …

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The Power of Diet for Runners: How to Eat for Endurance and Lose Weight Effortlessly

Posted May 7, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is what happens with a Wholefoods gift card. I go crazy like a kid in a candy shop – or like a food fanatic who can’t control his craving for healthy, delicious snacks.

But I used to be …

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