In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.
~Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon co-founder
Summary: Episode: Strength Running Podcast, Episode 430 Guest: Nick Thompson — CEO of The Atlantic, world-ranked ultrarunner, 40-44 age group 50k American record holder Host: Jason Fitzgerald — USATF-certified running coach, founder of Strength Running Book: The Running Ground: … The post Masters Running, Motivation, and Breakthroughs with Nick Thompson appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]
Quick Summary: Episode: Strength Running Podcast, Episode 429 Guest: Dr. John Rusin — physical therapist, personal trainer, and author Host: Jason Fitzgerald — USATF-certified running coach, founder of Strength Running Book: Pain Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and … The post How to Run Pain-Free: Movement, Strength, and Injury Prevention with Dr. John Rusin appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]
Marathon training has a new trendy topic: physiological resilience (and it’s not hype!). As race day approaches, runners obsess over split times, taper protocols, and carbohydrate loading strategies. But there’s a concept gaining serious traction in elite coaching circles — … The post How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]
Carbon-plated super shoes have rewritten the record books. But how do these innovative shoes change your running form? Since Nike released the Vaporfly in 2016, marathon world records have tumbled, and the average finishing time for recreational runners has dropped … The post Super Shoes & Running Form: What the Science Actually Says appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]
Most runners treat cross-training like a consolation prize — something you reluctantly do when you’re injured and can’t run. But that’s backwards! Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule … The post Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]
Fatigue resistance is now one of the hottest topics in the running world. But what exactly is it? Scott Johnston, coach and author You’ve probably experienced the sensations of a lack of fatigue resistance: the localized muscle pain in your … The post Fatigue Resistance Workouts & Philosophy with Coach Scott Johnston appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]
Sara Hall is one of the best American distance runners in the marathon – and she’s been a national powerhouse for nearly 30 years. I’m incredibly impressed by anybody who trains and competes at a high level for a very … The post 10x National Champ Sara Hall on the Secrets to Running Longevity for Decades appeared first on Strength Running. [read more]