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The Minimalist Running Blog Carnival

Posted February 22, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run, the running community has embraced minimalism and barefoot running. It’s not a fad or a passing trend – it’s here to stay.

And for good reason: wearing less shoe can help you …

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Developing Running Coordination and Athleticism (Or, Preventing One-Dimensional Fitness)

Posted January 27, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runners can be in great shape, but most of them aren’t very athletic. Two of the worst basketball players I’ve ever seen were three-season runners. Ask most runners to hurdle, dribble a soccer ball, or cut back and forth …

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Minimalist Running Shoes, Injuries, and Qualifying for Boston: An Interview with Runblogger’s Pete Larson

Posted September 7, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the most difficult decisions a runner has to make is what to put on their feet. There are countless options out there, from bulky motion-control shoes to neutral trainers and finally, barefoot.

How do you know what’s …

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How to Run like Chris Solinsky: Improve Your Form to Prevent Injuries

Posted June 30, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this year, Chris Solinsky stunned the nation as he shattered the American Record in the 10,000 meters. Running 26:59 in his debut 10k, Solinsky became the first ever American under 27 minutes and the fastest ever non-African. A …

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How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness

Posted June 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Anybody who works an office job knows that every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that you’re doing your body an injustice.

Let’s …

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Tap Your Inner Caveman: Regain Your Primal Speed with Sprint Workouts

Posted June 3, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As distance runners, the majority of our mileage is fairly easy – and it should be. Maintenance distance runs make up most of our weekly training. After all, you can’t run hard every day.

But should you run fast …

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