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Summer Training = Fast Fall Racing

Posted September 22, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running in the heat and humidity of summer presents a lot of challenges to runners. The constant sweat, the tough workouts, and the scorching sun make summer training difficult. I know that I had to cut a few workouts …

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Get Faster on Race Day: Race Your Best by Knowing Your Pre-Race Personality

Posted September 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the most important aspects of racing well is the mental side of running. Being mentally prepared to run a race is much different than lacing up your shoes to head out for a daily distance run. It’s …

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Creating Vibrant Health (For Runners!): An Interview with Matt Gartland

Posted September 1, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about why so many new runners get injured or give up on running within a month or two of starting to run. Beginning runners feel overwhelmed with the amount of information out there, …

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10 Running and Fitness Blogs to Help You Run Fast and Dominate Your Next Race

Posted August 2, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

To be a better runner, you have to train well, stay healthy, and be absolutely dedicated. How do you do all this? Learn everything you can about running and leading a healthy lifestyle. You’ll be able to design a …

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Small Wins = Huge Improvements: How to Run Faster Over the Long-Term

Posted July 27, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

After training for 12 years, I’ve realized the importance of “small wins” in a training program. They’re so important but often overlooked. Small, frequent wins help you maintain confidence, motivation, and keep you focused on your running goals.

Not …

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33 Inspirational Quotes About Running to Help You Conquer Your Dreams

Posted July 21, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

All runners know the challenge of training, racing, and staying motivated. To help you through those times, we’ve put together a list of inspirational running quotes that share bits of wisdom from athletes, thinkers, writers, and many others.

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Breaking Mental Barriers: How to Run Dramatically Faster

Posted June 7, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is an intensely mental sport. Often the barriers in our training and racing are not physical, but are mental road blocks. Overcoming them and believing that we can run faster or longer is a crucial component of reaching …

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Five Workout Videos to Inspire and Motivate Your Running

Posted May 14, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you dreamed of effortlessly sprinting through the woods with the warm sun on your back? Or maybe carving your abs out of granite? If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life, these videos provide …

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