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The Best of Strength Running: Injury Prevention and Treatment

Posted August 20, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is the first of a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running.

The focus today is on injury prevention. Those of you on my private email list know that you get opportunities to help shape the …

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Q&A Power Hour: Brutal Truth on Why I Don’t Do Running Form Analysis (Plus 7 More!)

Posted July 31, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The problem with a blog is that some great articles get buried in the graveyard that we call an Archive.

But most of the time, that information is still really helpful! (check out SR’s archive here)

I’ve received …

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The Definitive Guide to Marathon Recovery: Boston Marathon Edition

Posted April 16, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The day after a marathon can seem like you’re learning to walk for the first time: short steps, no coordination, and pathetic range of motion.

With the Boston Marathon today, I want to help all those runners who are …

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Regularly Scheduled Body Maintenance: 13 Tools That Prevent Injuries and Improve Your Health

Posted March 22, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We all “know” the little things that we should do to stay healthy: get more sleep, be smart about our mileage, don’t push the pace so often. But are there specific tools that we can use to help us …

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How to Prevent Running’s Overuse Injuries: 8 Simple “Little Things” That Work (and a giveaway!)

Posted March 19, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Do you do the “little things” that keep you healthy? If you’re the average runner, you don’t – and you’re probably injured.

Preventing overuse injuries is more about what you do when you’re not running. The crucial time right …

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My Interview with Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein: Training, Structural Fitness, and…Power Cleans

Posted March 8, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Dathan Ritzenhein graduated high school with six National Championship titles.

He left the University of Colorado with four All-America titles, a national title at cross country, and the school record in the 10,000m in 27:38.50.

Since turning pro, Dathan’s …

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Q&A with Coach: Shoes & Injuries, How to Beat Achilles Pain, and Two More

Posted February 22, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I received a concerning email yesterday from a runner who was suffering a knee injury. “Caitlin” told me:

“I’ve had several different coaches and running workshops. You need more cushiony shoes. You need less cushiony shoes. Go heel-toe. Go

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The Principle of Progression: How to Consistently Get Faster

Posted February 9, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A lot of runners are realizing that mainstream advice is leaving them injured, frustrated, and slow:

“I booked a sports physio session. They said to give it a weeks rest and see how it feels. Well….here I am 3

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How to Start Running from Scratch: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Posted January 19, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What if you’re just starting to run as a complete beginner? This post is for you.

New runners face a unique dilemma: the motivation to run and achieve big goals is high, but your aerobic and muscular fitness is …

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The Standard Core Routine – Video Demonstration

Posted January 12, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Core strength is vital to being a consistent, healthy runner. The muscles of your core are actively firing at all times to propel you forward so strengthening them is a worthwhile effort.

If you think your “core” is just …

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