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The Maffetone Method, Base Training, and Why You Are Not “Lungs with Legs”

Posted February 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you ready for a monster discussion on base training, the Maffetone Method, and more training geekery?

I definitely am – and this article is a beast – so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for …

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The Reverse Taper: How to Return to Running After a Marathon

Posted November 12, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As a coach, I’m most nervous during the return to running after a marathon phase of training. Aerobic fitness remains high but the body is still reeling from the aftermath of racing 26.2 miles.

The injury risk is significantly …

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The Complete Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide (#RunPhilly!)

Posted October 29, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Since 1994, the Philadelphia Marathon has become one of the best marathons in the United States.

And here, you’ll find Strength Running’s Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide to help you have the best race possible.

Philly puts on a great …

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More Confidence, Faster Racing: How Kris Ran a 32 Minute Marathon PR

Posted September 22, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How confident are you as a runner? If you say something like this, you’ll make me smile like a proud coach:

“My training has gone so well that I know I’ll run a PR – it’s just a question

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How to Become An Ultramarathoner: 5 No-BS Steps to Running Your First Ultra

Posted August 18, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Doug Hay is a 5-time ultramarathon finisher and the creator of the trail running blog, Rock Creek Runner. Just recently he finished the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run.

He is also the co-host of the No …

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The Uncanny “7 Strategies to Run Your Fastest Marathon” Podcast with Matt Frazier

Posted August 12, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The marathon: for many, it’s a mythical unicorn. Capturing a great performance can be elusive and may take years.

Jason and Matt on the days they ran their fastest marathons

When I ran my first marathon, New York City …

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When Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?

Posted July 9, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few weeks ago a runner emailed me and said:

“I started running a few weeks ago and I’m up to 9 miles per week with a 4 mile long run. I’m also working on increasing the run portion

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Exercising vs. Training: How Bill Ran a Marathon PR After Surgery and a Stress Fracture

Posted June 2, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Exercising and training are very different. Do you know how (and why it could be the difference between a huge personal best and another “so so” race)?

Exercising is for general health, well-being and even for fun. It makes …

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A Fast Marathon Needs More than Fitness: My Boston Marathon Race Report

Posted April 23, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do you run a fast marathon? It’s one of the most interesting questions I can think of as a runner, training geek, and coach.

It’s also incredibly complex. With a race as long as the marathon, there are …

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Skeptic to Believer: How Darin Ran a 3:57 Marathon PR at Age 52

Posted March 25, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

After working with thousands of runners, I’ve come across more skeptics than I ever thought existed.

Runners who insist “that will never work for me!” or “maybe that worked for her… but I’m different.”

Having “special snowflake …

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