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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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Beyond Fitness: What it Really Means to be “Healthy”

Posted December 16, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running captured my heart in 1998 – and it still holds it firmly in its grasp more than 16 years later.

As my running career matured, my thoughts on how to run faster, prevent overuse injuries, and truly enjoy …

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How to Treat Adrenal Fatigue: The Hidden Cause of Over-Training

Posted November 20, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In 2004, my wife Meaghan was having a terrible cross country season. No matter what she tried, her running performances kept getting worse.

Workout splits got slower. She felt exhausted, stressed, and couldn’t sleep. The muscle aches she thought …

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The Reverse Taper: How to Return to Running After a Marathon

Posted November 12, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As a coach, I’m most nervous during the two weeks after a marathon. Aerobic fitness remains high but the body is still reeling from the aftermath of racing 26.2 miles.

The injury risk is significantly higher post-marathon, when the …

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