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Video Q&A with Coach: How do I Run an Off-Season Training Phase?

Posted November 14, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

During the past month I’ve been talking with a lot of runners who completed their fall goal race. They have their “A” race lined up for the Spring… but what should they do now?

Taking an off-season – or …

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You Be the Coach: How Should Torsten Train Between Marathons?

Posted October 31, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is another installment of the popular “You be the Coach” series where I ask for your coaching advice.

The strength of the SR community (see what I did there?) is that collectively, we can help runners train smarter …

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Deconstructing Success: How Beginner Runners Can Become Great Runners

Posted October 7, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I see in every runner the opportunity to become a great runner.

YOU can improve on what you’ve done in the past, get faster, become more consistent, run further, and prevent more injuries.

Today I’d like to deconstruct …

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Do You Have Too Many Goals? (New Video)

Posted September 19, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Why are you running?

It’s a simple question. But sometimes we have no idea how to answer it.

Every runner has different goals:

Train for a 5k
qualify for Boston
lose weight
run your first marathon
be more consistent

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The World’s Quickest Coach’s Chat

Posted September 16, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Simplicity is always the best choice. Unless you’re a guru of course. In that case, Vern Gambetta says you should:

Make everything as complex as possible. If you are not sure, make it more complicated.

Today I’m going to …

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You Be the Coach: Help Zach Plan his Training and Win a SRBC Membership

Posted July 31, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Today is your chance to be the coach and help a fellow Strength Runner with his upcoming marathon. Ready to show me your brilliance?

You might remember earlier this year when I asked for your coaching help with Michael…

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5 Running Mistakes That Minimize Your Results (and how to fix them)

Posted July 23, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you making these TOP mistakes that I see over and over again?

Today I’ll show you how to fix them and start achieving more with your running – more PR’s, more weight loss, more consistency, and more injury-free …

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How to Train for a 5k (and set a new personal best)

Posted July 15, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Racing a 5k requires a smart combination of speed, endurance, and race specificity. Here’s how to train for a 5k and set a new personal best (PB).

The 5k distance used to be a long race for me. During …

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3 Smart Ways to Cross-Train for Speed, Health, and Recovery

Posted July 8, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

As runners, we love to lace up our shoes and go explore a new trail and feel the wind in our hair. But what about cross training and running?

Truthfully, cross training and running have not always been great …

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How To Train for Two Races at the Same Time

Posted July 1, 2013
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I love passionate runners who have so many goals they just can’t wait to train hard. The enthusiasm is infectious.

Their short list includes things like:

run a 40+ mile week
complete a marathon
run an obstacle race
consistently

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