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Sprints to Endurance: How Riley is Planning to Race his First Half Marathon

Posted August 22, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Learning a new sport can be thrilling. But it can also be intimidating, especially when all you know is its polar opposite…

That’s the case with Riley, a runner in our Team Strength Running coaching program.

He was a …

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District Track’s Tom Brumlik on How to Train for the 800m

Posted August 12, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The District Track Club is an elite running group in Washington, DC. And coach Tom Brumlik is here to help demystify 800m training.

The 800-meter distance is a magical race: it’s a terrifying journey into the heart of …

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Katy Sherratt on the Power of Running to Combat Homelessness

Posted August 8, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Katy Sherratt is the CEO and former COO of the national nonprofit Back on My Feet. They’ve used running to help 7,000 homeless members turn their lives around!

Anybody who has pursued running understands its immense benefit to not …

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Running Form Expert Matt Phillips on Gait Retraining and Cues

Posted July 17, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Proper running form is a hot topic. And for good reason! An economical stride helps you run faster – with fewer injuries.

But running form is also complex. While simplification is usually preferred, most coaches will answer “it depends” …

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Menachem Brodie on the Finer Details of Strength Training for Endurance

Posted July 11, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For over 15 years, Menachem Brodie has been coaching endurance athletes to new personal bests. Today, we’re getting lost in the weeds with strength training for runners.

Menachem Brodie is an exercise scientist, USA Cycling Expert level coach and …

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Body Care, Mobility, and Recovery with Alex Ellis

Posted June 24, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Faster recovery is intoxicating to runners because it means we can then train harder (and get faster!). But how can we boost our recovery abilities?

Last year, I became fascinated (though not entirely surprised by) a study that claimed …

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Running Rogue with Coach Chris McClung

Posted June 6, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve long said that knowledge is a competitive advantage. Wiser runners make fewer training errors – and reap the benefits.

Education is paramount to success in any endeavor. Running is no different.

I started my own running education by …

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Fast Kate Grace on Growing Up Fit, Staple Workouts, and Courage

Posted May 28, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Kate Grace is one of the most dominant middle distance runners in the country. Her nickname – Fast Kate – tells you what type of runner she is!

Photo by David Bracetty

Kate was born into a family that …

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Peter Bromka on the Fear and Hope of the Marathon

Posted May 9, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

26.2 miles is an enchanting distance; it’s approachable but long enough to humble even the best runners. What is it about the marathon that has captured the imaginations of so many of us?

Perhaps the marathon is so captivating …

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How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession

Posted May 2, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ll openly admit I got addicted to running when I started. The progress! The improvements! The thrill of running faster and faster got me hooked. But… was it healthy?

Jason (right) did not perfect the final lean until college……

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