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Strength Coach Randy Hauer on The Role of Lifting for Runners

Posted January 24, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Over the last few weeks, I’ve fielded hundreds of lifting questions from runners who all want to know, “How do I lift the right way?”

It’s a great question. In fact, it’s THE question!

Knowing how to …

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Introducing: High Performance Lifting

Posted January 22, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The Year of Strength has taught us that lifting weights is critical for runners. It’s not cross-training – it’s just training.

That’s because lifting is the perfect complement to running. It builds power, prevents injuries, improves efficiency, and …

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How to Power Clean and Build Explosiveness

Posted January 15, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The Year of Strength is already one of our most popular – because it’s clear that runners truly value being strong.

Over the last two weeks we’ve been discovering the truth about how runners should strength train.

We’ve …

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How to Start Lifting Weights (the right way)

Posted January 11, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever started something new and made yourself feel silly? I wore basketball shoes to cross country practice, so I know the feeling…

The truth is that everybody starts as a beginner. And those first few months of …

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What Do Strength Exercises Do For Runners?

Posted January 8, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you surprised that I don’t consider strength training exercises cross-training for runners? It’s just training!

Recently, I announced that this year is The Year of Strength. We learned that strength training exercises help runners:

Stay healthy by

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Happy 2018: Welcome to the Year of Strength

Posted January 4, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m ready to make 2018 your best year of running ever. Will you join me and take the next step with your training?

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For More Strength, Use Progression in the Weight Room

Posted August 22, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Fast runners have one thing in common: they produce a lot of force, meaning they’re capable of strong muscular contractions.

Those strong muscle contractions translate into speed.

Just think: if you want a bouncy ball to to bounce …

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Tony Gentilcore on Why Runners Need to Lift

Posted May 9, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Is it surprising that I don’t think strength workouts are cross-training? Rather, strength work is just part of your training as a runner.

Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling.

But just like …

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You Are Not (Just a) Runner: Nate Helming on Athleticism

Posted April 3, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Being a runner has a special side-benefit: all that training makes you feel strong, powerful, and alive!

The decision to start running was one of the best I’ve ever made in my life. I’m sure you feel the …

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Can a Stronger “Foot Core” Prevent Running Injuries?

Posted February 2, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you were a baseball pitcher, would you prevent shoulder injuries by pitching with your arm in a cast?

I hope you answered, “No, Jason. That sounds ridiculous.”

Because it IS ridiculous! To be a good pitcher, …

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