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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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The Worst Marathon Training Advice I’ve Ever Heard

Posted February 6, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As you probably know, I am a huge running nerd. I read more running blogs, books, studies, and articles than is reasonable or necessary.

While studies on lifting and running form don’t impress my wife, they help me …

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Lessons from a 2:39 Marathon: Philly Race Report

Posted November 23, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

On November 20th, I raced the Philadelphia Marathon and finished 42nd in a time of 2:39:32, a PR of over 5 minutes.

I never hit the wall, barely slowed down at all during the last 6.2 miles, and felt …

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Creating the Marathon Mindset: October’s Training Journal

Posted November 3, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

[Reminder: I’m giving away a free month of personalized coaching! If you want in, check out the details here.]

“In football, you might get your bell rung, but you go in with the expectation that you might get

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Ultramarathon Training Demystified: Tackling an Ultra with Bryon Powell

Posted September 12, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ultramarathon. The mere mention of the word intimidates many runners. The marathon itself can be a big undertaking, requiring months of training, too many sacrifices to count, and the inevitable highs and lows of arduous training. Surely, ultramarathon …

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Celebrity Marathons: Learning From the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted September 8, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Time to have some fun. This post is mostly for entertainment – after all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

There have been a lot of celebrities who’ve run marathons. What can we learn from …

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How to Ramp Up Your Mileage to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life

Posted June 30, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this week I wrote about the importance of running a high volume training program for most of the year. The benefits are undeniable:

Increased running economy and efficiency
More endurance through a higher aerobic capacity
Injury prevention by

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How to be a Vegetarian Marathoner – An Interview with Matt Frazier

Posted April 21, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you’re training for a marathon and eating vegetarian, you probably have questions about how to eat properly. It’s a common struggle for a lot of vegetarian or vegan endurance athletes.

I’m not a vegetarian but I know …

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