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Are Hill Sprints a Secret Weapon for Injury Prevention and Speed?

Posted August 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How many of us sprint on a regular basis? My guess: only a tiny minority of runners ever sprint.

It’s important to understand the definition of the word sprint: it’s to run as fast as you can. It’s …

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The 50 Shades of Grey Approach to Answering Your Running Questions

Posted March 20, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I love questions that have a clear answer, like:

What’s on Jason’s running playlist? Taylor Swift, obviously.

How long is that marathon? 26.2 miles – c’mon Nana, all marathons are the same distance!

Is running the best sport ever?

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Q&A with Coach: How do I Avoid Muscle Imbalances?

Posted February 6, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Do you have muscle imbalances? Spoiler alert: of course you do!

In fact, we all do.

Nobody is perfectly symmetrical. We may have a dominant leg, strike the ground harder with one foot, pronate more with one leg, or …

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Proper Running Form: Cutting Through the Noise of Sound Running Technique

Posted October 16, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What is proper running form? Because it’s a complex question, you should be careful who you ask for advice.

Ask ten runners about running form and you’ll hear ten different explanations about the best running technique.

Even more dangerous, …

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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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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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ASICS Gel-Blur 33 Review: Too Much Cushion?

Posted November 26, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I used to run in the ASICS Kayano – a supportive stability shoe that weighs 13oz. I’m thankful those days are now over.

Today I prefer lighter shoes with less stability and more groundfeel. Even though I have low …

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Defining Athleticism: The 5 Components of Fitness

Posted October 11, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Training for any race – even a marathon – includes a lot more than just running. Runners who only run are doomed to overuse injuries.

Loyal Strength Running readers will recognize this as a common theme of my writing …

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How to Really Stay Injury-Free: The Building a Better Runner DVD Giveaway

Posted October 9, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Injury prevention is a top goal for every runner. So why is consistent, healthy running so elusive?

The truth is that repetitive stress injuries will always happen: us runners are really good at pushing beyond our physical limits and …

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