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Minimalist Running: Ditch the Technology and Run Free

Posted June 21, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world because of its simplicity. Lace up a pair of shoes (and even that’s not necessary) and you can run out your front door for a great workout. You …

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How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness

Posted June 16, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Anybody who works an office job knows that every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that you’re doing your body an injustice.

Let’s …

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Breaking Mental Barriers: How to Run Dramatically Faster

Posted June 7, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is an intensely mental sport. Often the barriers in our training and racing are not physical, but are mental road blocks. Overcoming them and believing that we can run faster or longer is a crucial component of reaching …

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Is Weekly Running Mileage Over-Rated?

Posted May 19, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I was in college, I used to obsess over weekly mileage. I felt fit when I was running 70 miles per week. But if the mileage dipped to 68 or 65 because of a shorter workout or a …

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Five Workout Videos to Inspire and Motivate Your Running

Posted May 14, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Have you dreamed of effortlessly sprinting through the woods with the warm sun on your back? Or maybe carving your abs out of granite? If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life, these videos provide …

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The Three Pillars of Exercise After-Burn

Posted April 29, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m a pretty thin guy. When I’m doing my normal 60-70 miles per week, my weight fluctuates from 125 – 128 pounds. This was my standard “summer weight” before collegiate cross-country and one of two indicators that I’m in …

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How to Avoid Injury: Know Your Limitations When You’re Making Bad Decisions

Posted April 22, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In April of 2009 I started running again after about 6 months of inactivity. I had a very bad illiotibial (IT) band injury that flared up about a week after the 2008 NY Marathon. Since resurrecting my running …

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Can You Race a Fast 5k With Little Training?

Posted April 19, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I get questions all the time from runners and non-runners about how to hit a certain time or race well while only running a few days a week. My favorite question came a few weeks ago: “I want …

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Training Variations: Small Changes Can Help You Avoid Injury

Posted March 28, 2010
BY Jason Fitzgerald

After over eleven years of training and reading countless running books, I’ve implemented a strategy that is keeping me injury-free. I feel better now that I have in a very long time and what’s more, I actually feel more …

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