Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Running coach/podcaster; training heuristics (frequency/volume, Seiler’s hierarchy), strength for runners, recovery.
Recover Smart: Sleep, Rest, Eat, Cut Intensity
What if you run *too hard* for *too long*? If you might have risked injury or excessive fatigue/soreness, the best things to do are: 1. Sleep as much as possible 2. Rest 1-2 extra days 3. Overeat for ~2-3 days 4. Cut intensity the next workout 5. Learn for the future
Methodical Strategies to Run a Fast Marathon
If you want to race 26.2 miles FAST, you have to be methodical. My piece in Trail Runner covers 5 good strategies (especially the last one)
Coach Scott Johnston Reveals Ultimate Fatigue‑Resistance Masterclass
Over the last 6 months, no episode of the Strength Running podcast has outperformed my conversation with the coach of *both* UTMB champions, coach Scott Johnston. It's a masterclass on building fatigue resistance --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-fatigue-resistance-with-the-coach-of/id1170932252?i=1000728400736
Speed Work Beats Long Runs for Aging Athletes
“A lot of people tend to drift up in distance as they age, thinking, “well, if I can’t go faster, I’ll just go longer.” I believe dropping down is underrated and probably provides more bang for your buck as you...
Feel Good? Time to Test Yourself in a Race
If your body is telling you how good it feels, it’s a good time to test yourself with a race. What signs tell you you’re race ready?
More Running Leads to Faster Times, Simple Science
It’s flabbergasting that some get offended over the plain fact that running more makes you faster. It’s science ⤵️
Run More Often: The #1 Key to Faster Performance
Widely considered the world's top exercise physiologist for endurance athletes, Dr. Stephen Seiler created a "hierarchy of needs" for these athletes. In the #1 position? Running frequency/volume. Anybody who says "running more doesn't make you faster" is trying to keep you slow. Matt...