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Practice Makes Perfect: How to Run a Tune-up Race (Plus Details of My 8k Disaster)

Posted September 17, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

On September 15 at 8am, I stood on the starting line of an 8k road race in historic West Potomac Park. To my right, planes took off from Reagan National Airport and flew over the Potomac River. To my …

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The Best of Strength Running: Endurance and Marathon Training

Posted August 23, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is the second article in a 3-part series focusing on the best material on Strength Running. Today, we dive into endurance.

I’m personally fascinated with gaining endurance and increasing aerobic capacity. It’s so seemingly simple (run more) …

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How Mark Ran a 16 Minute Marathon PR (despite thinking it was “beyond impossible”)

Posted July 26, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Is it possible to run a huge PR, avoid the infamous “marathon bonk,” and recover quickly from the race? You bet!

Mark racing a half marathon before his PR Marathon

I talk a lot about “small wins” – they’re …

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Racing a Hot Marathon: How Terry Negative Split the 2012 Boston Marathon

Posted June 28, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

At the 2012 Boston Marathon, runners faced an even more daunting challenge than Heartbreak Hill: a scorching temperature of 88 degrees with unseasonably high humidity.

Racing a marathon in the heat is difficult. In fact, after race organizers recommended

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Are You Addicted to Running Porn?

Posted April 27, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running porn: it’s addictive like Angry Birds. It’s those articles that promise…

7 Easy Ways to Run a Huge PR in Your Next Race
With Speed Work, You Will Run Faster – Guaranteed
Runner’s Amazing Food Secrets that

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Run Your BQ is Open! 6 New Updates since February

Posted April 25, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is like Christmas (at least for running nerds like me): Run Your BQ is open for new members!

If you want some more info on the program and the updates we’ve been making over the last two months, …

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Are you looking for “secrets” to faster running? Use this strategy instead

Posted April 19, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I love reading the internet’s most popular running websites because they’re hilariously terrible.

You’ll read things like:

“10 weeks to your fastest marathon!”

“Discover everyday nutrition secrets for high energy levels!”

“With speed work, you will run faster. That

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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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“What makes Run Your BQ different?” – and 7 other common questions

Posted February 17, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Run Your BQ, a members-only program designed to help you crush the marathon and qualify for Boston, closes tonight at 11:59pm Pacific.

You may have questions about what exactly this program is – and what it isn’t. I’ve …

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Run Your BQ is Open! Ready to Qualify for Boston?

Posted February 15, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever wanted to accomplish a big goal like qualify for the Boston Marathon but you’re not sure if you can do it?

I’m thrilled to announce that the first program designed specifically to help you achieve a …

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