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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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Get Faster on Race Day: Race Your Best by Knowing Your Pre-Race Personality

Posted September 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

One of the most important aspects of racing well is the mental side of running. Being mentally prepared to run a race is much different than lacing up your shoes to head out for a daily distance run. It’s …

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Strength Exercises for Runners: It’s Time to Level Up Your Running

Posted September 9, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running injuries happen for so many reasons – aggressive mileage increases, running too fast on your easy days, poor running form, muscle imbalances, and lack of recovery between hard workouts. Do you notice a theme here? All of these …

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Creating Vibrant Health (For Runners!): An Interview with Matt Gartland

Posted September 1, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about why so many new runners get injured or give up on running within a month or two of starting to run. Beginning runners feel overwhelmed with the amount of information out there, …

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Can Competitive Distance Running Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?

Posted August 30, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve been a distance runner for 12 great years, transitioning from high school to college and now I’m training myself. I started running about 20 miles per week and have gradually built up my endurance capacity to handle 90

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Laying the Fitness Foundation: How to Skip the Intro Training Plan for Beginners

Posted August 27, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you ever met a successful runner who has only been running for a few months? I have. There are certain people who seem to jump into running and are able to perform at a competitive level. How do …

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Barefoot Running Research, Run Faster, and Free Shoes!

Posted August 23, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The barefoot running research continues to pile up. More and more studies, anecdotes, and experts are confirming what the minimalist camp has been preaching for years: barefoot running isn’t dangerous, it can make you faster, and it can prevent …

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3 Marathon Workouts to Turbo Charge Your Marathon Training

Posted August 6, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Are you hoping to qualify for the Boston Marathon?

Maybe you’re trying to run another personal record at the Chicago Marathon. Whatever your marathon goals, I have several strategies for your marathon workouts that will take your training to …

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10 Running and Fitness Blogs to Help You Run Fast and Dominate Your Next Race

Posted August 2, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

To be a better runner, you have to train well, stay healthy, and be absolutely dedicated. How do you do all this? Learn everything you can about running and leading a healthy lifestyle. You’ll be able to design a …

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Forget the 10% Rule: How to Increase Mileage Safely

Posted June 23, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Is the 10% Rule for runners bogus? Well, no, it’s not completely bogus! But it certainly doesn’t show you how to increase mileage in every situation.

I’ve been immersed in the sport of running since I was a teenager. …

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