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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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Frustrated, Slow and Injured: How DeAnne Got Healthy And Ran a 22 Minute PR

Posted August 4, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Transforming the lives of runners is why I love this job. Hearing the successes of my athletes gets me up in the morning and excited to get to work.

Nearly every day my inbox is flooded with success stories…

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How to Sleep Better, Faster, Longer: The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Your Sleep

Posted July 24, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“I call them business meetings,” pro marathoner Ryan Hall once said about his daily nap.

Ryan is the fastest American marathoner and half marathoner of all-time and is so adamant about his regular nap that he insists it’s part …

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The 13 Weirdest Things Runners Do

Posted July 2, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you run, you’re probably a huge weirdo. But don’t worry, I am too – and there’s safety in numbers so I’m glad you’re here!

After running for 16 years, my life has become progressively weirder. Not only …

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Inspiration on Tap: The Runner’s World Heartbreak Hill Half & Festival

Posted June 11, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ll admit: I’m in a slump. Motivation is low and the only inspiration to run I’ve had recently was when the scale showed an extra ten pounds.

The desire to train after any marathon, particularly an overwhelmingly emotional …

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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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Run Your Fastest Race EVER with this One Weird Old Trick

Posted May 28, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Do you want to run a new personal best? To race faster than you ever have before – with just one weird old trick?

Sorry, there is no trick. There’s no #weightlosshack, #diethack or #fitnesshack. There are no shortcuts. …

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What do you love about running? And a challenge for you…

Posted May 22, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For nearly 16 years, I’ve labeled myself a runner. This is a bigger deal than you think.

See, running isn’t just something you do in the morning before work. Or a fun exercise class you join for six weeks …

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How Franzi Went From Constant Injuries to Her First Marathon and 2 Personal Bests

Posted April 28, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it amazing what you can accomplish when you make a few simple tweaks to your running?

In just a few months, it’s possible to resolve chronic injuries, get even stronger, and run a slew of personal bests. With …

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Dear Boston Marathon Runners:

Posted April 15, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In less than a week, you’ll join over 36,000 other runners from around the globe to run the world’s greatest marathon.

But next Monday will be different. Last year the running community was devastated by a senseless tragedy that …

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