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The Beginner’s Guide to Ultra Running: How to Run Your First Ultramarathon

Posted February 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In 2012, I nearly convinced a friend to run a 6 day, 120 mile trail race in the Rocky Mountains that reaches an altitude of over 12,500 feet.

That race is the Transrockies Run, a mostly singletrack …

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How to Train for a Marathon: Jay Johnson on Long Runs, Cutback Weeks, and Maximizing Your Potential

Posted February 18, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s no shortage of information about how to train for a marathon. Just search the web and you’ll find countless marathon plans, articles, and advice.

But if your goal is to do more than simply finish, what advice should …

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The Evolution of Running Goals: Why Nicole hired me (then fired me) and decided to run across the country

Posted December 19, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running goals are funny. You might set an outlandish goal this year, but next year accomplishing the same thing is ordinary.

In 1998, I desperately wanted to run a mile under 6:00 minutes. Less than a year later, …

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13 Proven Race Strategies to Help You Run Faster

Posted December 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since 2010, I’ve been helping runners run faster. But a unique benefit of having a website like this is that I get to connect with elite runners, other coaches, Boston Qualifiers, and more experts in the running world.

And …

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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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3 Elite Coaches and Scientists Share How to Run Injury-Free

Posted November 19, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Learning about injury prevention from the brightest minds in the sport has its advantages.

Forget anecdotal advice that might work for one person, but isn’t universal. Instead, doesn’t it make more sense to go straight to the experts?

You …

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What You Can Learn from the World’s Best Running Authors

Posted November 12, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I interview a runner, coach or author at the top of his field it’s like I’m talking to Neo.

They don’t just know they’re in the Matrix, they can see the Matrix.

Understanding the intricacies of training, racing, …

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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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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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