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How do you strengthen the glutes and hip flexors? (New Q&A with Coach)

Posted February 4, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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.…

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The Sickle Circuit Workout Video Demonstration (plus, a more advanced circuit)

Posted September 21, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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The Best Yoga Poses for Runners (And a New Routine!)

Posted September 8, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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The Best Strength Exercises for Runners

Posted July 20, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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. …

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Video: The 7-minute Strength Workout for Runners

Posted July 9, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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The Mattock Dynamic Warm-up Routine Video Demonstration

Posted June 1, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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You Be the Coach: Is Strength Training a Waste of Time?

Posted April 2, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

2015 is the Year of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone.

Over the past three months, I’ve challenged you to:

Take control of your nutrition for enhanced recovery and higher energy levels
Get support when you need it

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Curing IT Band Pain: 3 New Exercises to Treat Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Posted December 11, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The worst injury I ever had was a severe case of illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS). For six months, I suffered from constant IT band pain and didn’t run a step.

My fascination with this injury led me to develop …

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Struggle with Foot Injuries? Get Healthy With These Foot Exercises

Posted August 7, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Why do we ignore strength exercises for our feet when each foot contains more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments?

The human foot is an anatomical miracle, able to support hundreds of pounds with an arch that provides energy …

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The Tomahawk Medicine Ball Workout – Video Demonstration

Posted April 2, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What if you could run more – while feeling stronger and getting far fewer injuries?

I think you can.

If runners made just a few small changes to their training (we’ll show you how with this medicine ball workout) …

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