Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Running coach/podcaster; training heuristics (frequency/volume, Seiler’s hierarchy), strength for runners, recovery.
Smart Shoes Provide Real‑Time Biomechanics to Prevent Injuries
The future of wearables will be shoes. Imagine having your own biomechanics profile. You'll understand your unique movement patterns while running. And when things start to break down, you can stop or change your approach. This will short-circuit the injury cycle, stopping poor movement patterns before they can progress to more serious injuries. I'm so excited about how helpful this will be!
Run Faster Now with Super Shoes and New Rules
With super shoes, sodium bicarb, new fueling rules, and some downright stubborn belief.... you should absolutely be challenging yourself to run faster than ever. The moment is now.
Master Tune‑Up Race Strategy: Timing, Quantity, Distance
NEW video is up all about tune-up race strategy: - How many? - When to schedule them? - What distance? - How to approach them? https://youtu.be/4jNZl5Du3y4
Runner‑Specific Weightlifting Boosts Economy, Speed, and Resilience
Improve your running economy (and body composition... and injury resilience... and finishing speed) with runner-specific weightlifting. Here's how to get started: strengthrunning.com/strength/
Quick Hip & Glute Routine Prevents IT Band Syndrome
Big focus on ITBS this week on the Strength Running Podcast. To help prevent it, this 10-15min routine strengthens the hips and glutes. Most exercises pulled directly from PT: https://strengthrunning.com/2011/02/the-itb-rehab-routine-video-demonstration/
Cross‑training: Additive, Not Replacement, Fuels Running Growth
One of my coaches always called cross-training "supplemental training" - and it's genius. He wanted us to think about cycling or pool running as something we do to supplement our running. It was *in addition to* running - not just in...
Expert Tips for Treating and Preventing ITBS
PT/coach Duane Scotti is on the pod to chat about ITBS treatment & prevention. Watch: https://youtu.be/UKJEv4cIV1g
Unlock IT Band Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
If you struggle with IT Band Syndrome or are susceptible to it, today's podcast is a must-listen. Physical therapist & coach @sparkhealthyrunner and I go deep on the causes, treatments, and mistakes around ITBS: - Can you run through pain? - What makes...
Discovering Talent Unlocks Unlimited Possibility Through Running
"Realizing I was good at something made me better at everything." - Atlantic CEO and American Record holder Nick Thompson The power of running to open the aperture of possibility is limitless.
Sleep Deprivation Boosts Injury Risk and Hinders PRs
Your injury risk skyrockets with poor sleep. The actual numbers are wild. Studies show that with a lack of sleep, you move differently. Your reaction time is slower, mechanics are less economical, and the risk of injury increases. Your next PR depends...
Warm‑up Matters Even without Dynamic Moves
You don’t always need a dynamic warmup… But you should still do it! Get our Standard Warm-up Routine at strengthrunning.com/warmup
Only You Are Stopping Yourself From Progress
Something clicks when you realize... nobody is actually stopping you. There's nobody stopping you from running more, registering for the race, or hiring a coach. There's no one preventing you from doing what you know will make you better. Nobody is in...
Strength Training Turns Runners Faster, Safer, Stronger
15 years ago, it was impossible to get runners to lift weights. Thankfully, the tide has turned. Runners who strength train... - Have less injury risk - Can kick faster - Look better (IMO) - Run more efficiently Let's get started: strengthrunning.com/strength
New App Maps Porta Potties for Runners
I have discovered an app that maps porta potties and public restrooms. You're welcome, runners 🤣 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portadash/id6755355109
Project Hail Mary Delivers Family‑Friendly Sci‑Fi Thrill
Project Hail Mary lived up to the hype. I saw it yesterday with my kids (8, 10, 12) and we all loved it. If you can read the book first, do that. It's also amazing.