- 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 …
…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 …
…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, …
…When you were a kid, you probably did sit-ups for an ab workout. But is the sit-up the best ab exercise?
That’s actually a simple question: the answer is no way! There are far better ab exercises than a …
…There are always plenty of questions surrounding the topic of strength training for runners:
How often should runners do strength work?
Should lifting sessions be scheduled on hard, easy, or rest days?
What are the best exercises?
Are …
…Has it really been more than two months since the last episode of Q&A with Coach? It’s time to get back into it!
Today we’re talking all about strength – specifically, how to strengthen your hip flexors and glutes.…
…Can you gain endurance AND strength – with just one workout? Yes, you can accomplish both goals with a circuit workout!
Circuits usually make people think of CrossFit WOD’s and AMRAP sessions – but they’re for runners, too.
When …
…A decade ago, you’d have a better chance of seeing me in a knitting workshop than in a yoga class. Even the word “yoga” freaked me out.
But the times, they are a-changing!
Now I look past the neon …
…Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises.
I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. …
…This article was written by Mark Kennedy from None to Run.
I’m a better runner than I was in my mid-20’s. In fact, at the age of 41, I enjoy running more than I ever have.
I’ve run …
…Static stretching is OUT – and dynamic stretching is IN.
Long-time Strength Running readers know that I’m wary of static stretching. It can reduce performance and increase injury risk, while presenting few benefits to runners.
I cover this …
…Want to run faster with fewer injuries?
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