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We all “know” the little things that we should do to stay healthy: get more sleep, be smart about our mileage, don’t push the pace so often. But are there specific tools that we can use to help us …

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How to Prevent Running’s Overuse Injuries: 8 Simple “Little Things” That Work (and a giveaway!)

Posted March 19, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Do you do the “little things” that keep you healthy? If you’re the average runner, you don’t – and you’re probably injured.

Preventing overuse injuries is more about what you do when you’re not running. The crucial time right …

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It’s OK to Take Time Off From Running!

Posted January 17, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Endurance athletes are weird.

We hate to rest when we know we need to. Our family thinks we’re a little crazy for running so much. Our friends have zero desire to run a marathon. But we crave the feel …

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Finding Inspiration: Recharging the Legs and Mind

Posted December 28, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Can you stay motivated to train for big goals year round?

For most runners, it isn’t easy. The high mileage, intense workouts, and sacrifices that are inevitably made to enhance running take their toll after months of focus. You …

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How to Cure Plantar Fasciitis: Hacking the Vampire Bite of Running Injuries

Posted October 6, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I crested the top of the hill, the hot summer sun beating on my bare shoulders. I had just finished my eighth hill repetition on a narrow, winding trail near my home town of Lexington, MA.

If you want …

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Running Advice for Beginners: Rotating Shoes and Scheduling Cross-Training

Posted May 26, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

You’ve got running questions. I’ve got running advice.

This article is a continuation of the Q&A style in the Strength Running PR Guide that I released earlier this year. The PR Guide is a Q&A style book with nearly …

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CEP Calf Compression Sleeve Review: Squeezing in More Recovery

Posted May 3, 2011
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I consider myself a little late to the compression scene. Many runners have been rocking compression socks and calf sleeves for over a year while I wasn’t totally convinced that they could provide much benefit.

After reading a great …

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Zensah Compression Socks Review: How to Tighten up Your Recovery

The Definitive Guide to Marathon Recovery: Boston Marathon Edition

Regularly Scheduled Body Maintenance: 13 Tools That Prevent Injuries and Improve Your Health

How to Prevent Running’s Overuse Injuries: 8 Simple “Little Things” That Work (and a giveaway!)

It’s OK to Take Time Off From Running!

Finding Inspiration: Recharging the Legs and Mind

How to Cure Plantar Fasciitis: Hacking the Vampire Bite of Running Injuries

Running Advice for Beginners: Rotating Shoes and Scheduling Cross-Training

CEP Calf Compression Sleeve Review: Squeezing in More Recovery

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