- 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 …
…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 …
…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 …
…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, …
…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 …
…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!” …
…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 …
…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 …
…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, …
…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 …
…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, …
…Want to run faster with fewer injuries?
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