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The Maffetone Method, Base Training, and Why You Are Not “Lungs with Legs”

Posted February 12, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you ready for a monster discussion on base training, the Maffetone Method, and more training geekery?

I definitely am – and this article is a beast – so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for …

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You Be the Coach: How fast can Allison run in the half marathon?

Posted February 9, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the most difficult questions for any coach to answer is: how fast can I run in my upcoming race?

Just think about all of the questions that your coach will ask:

How long do you have to

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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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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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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Running: How to Make Running in Cold Weather Actually Enjoyable

Posted December 8, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The winter of 2007 was one of the worst running experiences of my life. Every weekday, my blaring alarm woke me at 5:00am sharp.

After putting on 37 layers of running gear, I left the house for an average …

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How to Become An Ultramarathoner: 5 No-BS Steps to Running Your First Ultra

Posted August 18, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Doug Hay is a 5-time ultramarathon finisher and the creator of the trail running blog, Rock Creek Runner. Just recently he finished the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run.

He is also the co-host of the No …

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The Importance of a Running Annual Review (here’s one of mine too)

Posted July 21, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Rarely do we take a meaningful amount of time and step back from the bustle of our daily lives to reflect on our accomplishments and progresss.

But it’s a valuable tool that can help you stay on track with …

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9 Reasons You’re Running Slow (and how to fix them to get faster)

Posted July 14, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Isn’t it funny that when something isn’t working, most of us just “buckle down” and try harder (even if you’re lost doing the wrong thing)?

Do you feel like your running is stuck in a maze and you’re not …

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When Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?

Posted July 9, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

A few weeks ago a runner emailed me and said:

“I started running a few weeks ago and I’m up to 9 miles per week with a 4 mile long run. I’m also working on increasing the run portion

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Everything You Need to Know About Running in the Heat This Summer

Posted June 19, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Summer training ain’t easy. With skyrocketing temperatures, high humidity, and scorching sun it can feel like it’s impossible to get in a good run.

A long run or fast workout is hard enough. What about a RACE? Like a …

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