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The 2021 Boston Marathon Preview Episode with Peter Bromka

Posted October 7, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

The Boston Marathon is an iconic event that is a goal race for many runners. It’s fast, it’s hard, and it’s competitive. If you’re racing Boston, this episode is for you.

Part of the allure of the race is …

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Peter Bromka on the Fear and Hope of the Marathon

Posted May 9, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

26.2 miles is an enchanting distance; it’s approachable but long enough to humble even the best runners. What is it about the marathon that has captured the imaginations of so many of us?

Perhaps the marathon is so captivating …

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Running Boston? How to Plan the Morning of the Boston Marathon

Posted March 12, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The Boston Marathon has captured the imagination of runners for over a hundred years. And for good reason: it’s considered the “world’s most prestigious marathon.”

First run in 1897 with a mere 18 athletes, the 2017 race had over …

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Q&A with Coach: Live Boston Marathon Edition

Posted April 27, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

The 119th Boston Marathon was an epic showdown – not just for the pro’s, but for the other 26,000+ runners who crossed the fabled finish line on Boylston Street.

A strong headwind and light rain made the already difficult …

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3 Ways to Run Fast at the Boston Marathon

Posted April 13, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In one week, tens of thousands of runners will line up in Hopkinton to run the world’s most prestigious race: the Boston Marathon.

Last year, I challenged all of you running Boston to make an important decision: settle …

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I’m coming to Boston soon – want to meet? (Plus, a new Q&A with Coach!)

Posted March 26, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Next month is the Boston Marathon and I’ll be there to cheer on my runners and host the annual Strength Running Boston Meet-up.

And you’re invited!

The meet-up will feature a “who’s who” in Boston running, with the national …

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More Confidence, Faster Racing: How Kris Ran a 32 Minute Marathon PR

Posted September 22, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How confident are you as a runner? If you say something like this, you’ll make me smile like a proud coach:

“My training has gone so well that I know I’ll run a PR – it’s just a question

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A Fast Marathon Needs More than Fitness: My Boston Marathon Race Report

Posted April 23, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

How do you run a fast marathon? It’s one of the most interesting questions I can think of as a runner, training geek, and coach.

It’s also incredibly complex. With a race as long as the marathon, there are …

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Dear Boston Marathon Runners:

Posted April 15, 2014
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In less than a week, you’ll join over 36,000 other runners from around the globe to run the world’s greatest marathon.

But next Monday will be different. Last year the running community was devastated by a senseless tragedy that …

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