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s2/e19 How to Use a Track as an Endurance Runner with Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running


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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TRACK with Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running! This jam-packed episode covers the basics of using a track in your training along with discussing classic speedwork/workouts that you might perform on a track, and will teach you everything you need to know about using "a playground for runners"!

  • What does Jason mean when he calls the track "a playground for runners"?
  • Indoor vs outdoor tracks
  • What the markings mean & how to use them
  • How to properly pace yourself in a track workout
  • Track etiquette
  • How to run a time trial on a track
  • Track footwear/track spikes
  • Classic track workouts/how to "read" a workout
  • Rest vs easy vs float recovery intervals
  • Strides, straights & curves, and 400m repeats
  • 🕶️🦩This episode is sponsored by GOODR SUNGLASSES! Get 15% off (my favorite) running sunglasses in the world & support the show using code RUNEXP at www.goodr.com! 🕶️

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    Jason Fitzgerald is the creator and founder of Strength Running. As a USA Track & Field certified coach, he’s helped thousands of runners race faster, get stronger, and prevent injuries since 2010. Jason has been running competitively since 1998 and during that time he’s run a 2:39 marathon, beat almost 17,000 other runners to win a Warrior Dash obstacle race, and won many other 5ks, half marathons, and marathons.

    Jason is the host of the Strength Running podcast and is a member of the Greatist Expert Network, and his book Running for Health & Happiness debuted as an Amazon bestseller. Jason was the 2017 Men’s Running Influencer of the Year and his coaching advice has been featured in most major media publications like Runner’s World, Competitor, Forbes, Lifehacker, Health Magazine, Business Insider, Fitness and many more.

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