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Q&A Power Hour: Brutal Truth on Why I Don’t Do Running Form Analysis (Plus 7 More!)

Posted July 31, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The problem with a blog is that some great articles get buried in the graveyard that we call an Archive.

But most of the time, that information is still really helpful! (check out SR’s archive here)

I’ve received …

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8 Summer Running Lessons from Training in the Swamp of Washington, DC

Posted July 9, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“There just isn’t much that can be done about the weather but embrace it and realize it wont last forever.” – @RunsforBeers

Summer running can be wonderful: the hot sun mercilessly beating down on you as you struggle through …

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What’s the Best Stride Rate? And 3 More Crucial Questions

Posted July 2, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I have a confession.

I’m not fair to all of my readers.

See, I provide a lot of free resources to those signed up to my private list, like:

The How to Stay Fit on Vacation digital book

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Debunking “Chronic Cardio:” How Running Keeps you Lean, Fit, and Young

Posted June 12, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Did you know that some people think running isn’t a good form of exercise – and even that it’s downright dangerous? Are they nuts?!

Recently I got an email from Bhavesh who asked me to comment on Mark Sisson’s …

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7 New Ways to Look at Your Running: 3D Strength, Caffeine Bliss, and Other Fun

Posted June 7, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Does consistent training sound…kind of boring?

It doesn’t have to be! To stay interested and continue progressing with your running, you have to upgrade your training and introduce more variety.

To quote Jay Johnson:

To do something you’ve

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How to Train for Warrior Dash (And Win With No Experience)

Posted May 24, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently I surprised the hell out of myself and beat 16,659 other people to win Warrior Dash.

With no experience training for Warrior Dash or with any of the obstacles.

I was more surprised than anyone. Who me? I …

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Going on Vacation? Here’s Your Plan to Stay Fit, Fast, and Lean

Posted April 9, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runners say it all the time:

“I was getting in such great shape… but then I went on vacation!”

My wife Meaghan and I sitting on a volcanic lake during our honeymoon

It makes sense that runners get lazy …

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How to Find Your Training Sweet Spot: March’s Training Journal

Posted April 5, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Finding your training sweet spot can be the holy grail of training. You’ll always know when to push yourself, when to back off the effort level, and how to enjoy running more than ever.

So what’s a training sweet …

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The Beginner’s Guide to Strength Running

Posted April 2, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

What a wild ride! Strength Running is nearly two years old and has grown to a community of 2,300+ kick-ass runners.

Remember the old site?

I bought the domain “strengthrunning.com” in 2007 but had no idea what I was …

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Q&A with Coach: Shoes & Injuries, How to Beat Achilles Pain, and Two More

Posted February 22, 2012
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I received a concerning email yesterday from a runner who was suffering a knee injury. “Caitlin” told me:

“I’ve had several different coaches and running workshops. You need more cushiony shoes. You need less cushiony shoes. Go heel-toe. Go

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