3 Major Reasons Runners Should Lift Weights
Runners have finally come around to the idea that they need to do more than just run. With some studies showing the injury rate for runners can be as high as 80%, it’s time to think of strength...
Jason Fitzgerald
About the Author
Jason is the founder of Strength Running, a USA Track & Field certified running coach and 2017’s Men’s Running’s Influencer of the Year. Learn more about how he can help you run faster.
Tapering for a 5K and 10K Race
Tapering is often a misunderstood concept. Racing fast necessitates a taper — you need to be well-rested and primed for speed to nab that new personal best! Tapering means to reduce or...
So, You Want to Race a Mile …
The mile race has captured the hearts and imaginations of track fans for decades. And for good reason: It requires the speed of a sprinter with the endurance of a distance runner. The mile — at...
3 Common Strength Training Mistakes Runners Make
Strength training is such a critical piece of a runner’s training that it shouldn’t be considered cross-training: It’s just how runners prepare to run fast. When you consider the enormous...
3 Reasons Trail Running Can Prevent Your Next Injury
Trail running is often seen as a more extreme version of running. We picture technical mountain trails at altitude with stream crossings and insane vertical gain. But trails come in all shapes, sizes...