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Ian Sharman on Racing Massive Downhills (and in costumes)

Posted May 24, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever noticed that hilly races make you a lot more sore than flat races?

It should come as no surprise: hills are more stressful. You fight gravity on the way up and use it to your advantage …

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How to choose your next goal after a marathon

Posted April 17, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running a marathon is a thrill – no matter if you set a Personal Best or crawl home to the finish line.

Either way, running 26.2 miles is an achievement that most people will never accomplish. It takes guts, …

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Marathon Pacing: 6 Lessons Learned from a PR Near Miss

Posted April 10, 2017
BY Christine

There’s no better feeling than crossing the finish line with a new Personal Record. Missing that PR might make all that training feel like a waste, but it doesn’t have to!

Note from Jason: This post is written …

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Dathan Ritzenhein on Strength Training and Marathon Fueling

Posted March 20, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Dathan Ritzenhein is one of the best distance runners in US history. And he’s here today to help you run faster.

Ritz has more career highlights than there are spectators at the Boston Marathon (ok maybe not but still!):…

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Marathon Long Runs: How Long and How Fast?

Posted August 29, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When it comes to marathon training, there’s no doubt that the most important workout is the long run.

Yes: tempo runs and high mileage are important. And of course, strength work, strides, and even some “speedwork” sessions will make …

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Marathon Training 101: How to Run Your Fastest Marathon

Posted August 25, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The finish line is in sight. Your lungs are burning and every muscle below the waist is on fire.

For hours, you’ve patiently and methodically executed your pacing strategy. The past few months have been solely dedicated to …

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The Almighty Long Run: The Case for Running Long

Posted August 11, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“The Church of the Almighty Long Run” is where runners attend service most weekends. And there’s virtually no better workout to gain endurance, speed and mental toughness.

Consider this: most runners – especially those with less than …

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Can you help this runner who’s getting slower during marathon training?

Posted May 12, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Anybody who’s training for a marathon knows how difficult it can be: the long runs never end, the mileage keeps creeping up, and those tempo runs are grueling!

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Should you taper before a tune-up race during marathon training?

Posted May 3, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We all know that tapering before a goal race is important to perform at your best. But should you taper before a tune-up race?

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You be the Coach: How should John pace his marathon?

Posted April 11, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon is a fickle beast: at 26.2 miles, there’s ample opportunity for things to go wrong. Fueling, pacing, health, and even your mindset can be ravaged by the marathon.

One of the most difficult aspects of running the …

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