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The Gym Jones Approach to Distance Running

Posted December 1, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

“Pretty much anything Mark Twight offered up was so difficult in the kind of way where you wish you had never been born – and even more than that, wished he had never been born.” – Gerard

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Race Variations: Cross-Country, Road, and Trail Races

Posted November 11, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Earlier this week I sent the Strength Running newsletter subscribers an email about running different types of races to help you reach new levels of fitness and bring you closer to your goals.

I also offered a bonus to …

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12 Running Lessons From Over 12 Years of Training

Posted November 4, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Back in my high school and college days, I used to think, “You have so much time to run fast.” Time is flying by and after high school, college, and post-collegiate racing I’ve learned a lot.

Three days ago, …

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How to Treat Injuries Like an Elite: Healing ITBS in Five Days

Posted October 25, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Two weeks ago, I set out to run 11 miles with a few 30 second sprints near the end in my old Nike XC spikes. It was supposed to be a standard distance run with some turnover work, …

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Minimalism, Partying, and Shutting Up : The 8 Steps I Took to Become a Better Runner

Posted October 20, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There comes a time in every runner’s life when their knowledge of the sport gels. Understanding different elements of training that will help you become a better runner is great, but do you know how they all fit together? …

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Triathlon Training and Running: How to Use Tri’s to Dominate Your Running Performance

Posted October 14, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently I talked about the importance of alternative training for beginners and how it can help prevent injury and build a larger endurance base. What I didn’t mention is that this tactic is also really important for every runner, …

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Four Confidence Boosting Ideas to Break Out of Any Running Rut

Posted October 11, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

This is a guest article from Greg Strosaker. Greg is the 3:03 marathoner behind Predawn Runner, a blog that provides tips on fitting running into the already-busy life, with tips on squeezing more training time in, making the …

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How to Go From a 17:00 5k Runner to a 2:25 Marathoner: Lessons From an All-American

Posted September 30, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I sat down with my good friend Adam Fitzgerald (no relation) to talk running and got a helluva interview. Adam is a Division III Cross Country All-American who’s run 2:25 in the marathon. But his freshman year in …

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No Track? No Problem! 5 Running Workouts You Can Run Anywhere

Posted September 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Being a distance runner who competed in high school and college track, I’ve spent a lot of time running in circles. I remember my time on the outdoor track fondly. It’s where I’ve sweat, bled, and laid it all …

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Summer Training = Fast Fall Racing

Posted September 22, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running in the heat and humidity of summer presents a lot of challenges to runners. The constant sweat, the tough workouts, and the scorching sun make summer training difficult. I know that I had to cut a few workouts …

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