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How to Recover From “Completely Trashed Legs”

Posted June 8, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

We’ve all had to spend some extra time on recovery after a particularly grueling workout or race. But what happens if you’ve gone WELL beyond normal fatigue?

What should you do if you’ve run too many races in a …

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Author Matt Fitzgerald on “The Endurance Diet”

Posted March 23, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever heard this famous line among distance runners?

If the furnace is hot enough, it will burn anything.

It’s a common way for runners to justify eating whatever they want. If the caloric needs are high …

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How the Best Runners in the World Recover and Prevent Injuries (and a free book)

Posted March 6, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve always been fascinated (ok, borderline obsessed) with how elite runners train and schedule their running.

After all, if you’re going to learn about running, why not do it from the best runners in the world?

And whenever …

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Matt Frazier on Eating Healthy and the Habits that Support Hard Training

Posted February 21, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

My college coach used to say, “Don’t burn the candle at both ends.” What he really meant was, “Don’t drink too much and stay up late chasing girls.”

When you unpack that nugget of wisdom, …

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The Next Level of Running Performance with Alex Hutchinson

Posted September 26, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Alex Hutchinson is one of the brightest and most forward-thinking exercise science journalists of our day.

Photo by Alexi Hobbs

He spends his time analyzing the latest science of performance, analyzing what’s useful, what the media gets wrong, and …

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A Proven Way to Improve Your Running (that you’re not doing)

Posted August 3, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve talked to a lot of runners who have less than a year of experience in the sport. Their main goal is to get faster over 5k or 10k and break a performance plateau. All admirable goals!

Typically, their …

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How to get the best sleep of your life

Posted November 19, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ask any runner how to get faster and they’ll wax poetic about long runs, high mileage, and tough workouts. But what about sleep?

Sleep is the most undervalued training tool you have available to skyrocket your race times, reduce …

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The Signs of Overtraining Syndrome: Q&A with Pro Ultrarunner Travis Macy

Posted November 16, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Overtraining Syndrome is the arch nemesis of hard-working runners everywhere.

Casually mention to a friend that you’re suffering from overtraining syndrome and you’ll be met with gasps, hugs, and warm condolensces.

With crushing fatigue and plummeting performances, overtraining can …

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You Be the Coach: Is it better to run or rest after a hard workout?

Posted September 24, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Guys… I have a serious problem. I’m addicted to buying every running book available:

How many of these running books do you…

Should you take a hot shower or ice bath after a hard workout?

Posted July 13, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I always struggle with what to do after a hard workout. Maybe you’re like me and all you want to do is take a warm shower, even though you’ve heard there are benefits to ice baths.

…but who wants …

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