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# 26 – Jason Fitzgerald, 2:39 marathoner, coach and author discusses why strength training is essential for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries and how to approach strength training

Running and Fitness With Raj

English - November 01, 2020 19:30 - 49 minutes - 34 MB
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Episode Summary

Jason Fitzgerald, 2:39 marathoner, coach and author discusses why strength training is essential for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries and how to approach strength training, common mistakes and aspects of mental training

Show Notes

01:50 – Jason introduces himself
06:50 – Jason explains how and why he started incorporating strength training, and its advantages
12:05 – Overarching principles of strength training
16:55 – Basic strength training movements, the squat and the deadlift
19:40 – Why you should lift weights according to your ability, and not based on any prescription
21:45 – Common mistakes in strength training
24:40 – How and when to fit drills and plyometrics
28:40 – Fundamental aspects of mental training
36:55 – Use of visualization
41:05 – Quiz Time!
44:45 – Recommendations on other resources

Contact Jason
Email: [email protected]
Website: strengthrunning.com
Strength Training: strengthrunning.com/strength

Recommendations by Jason

Podcasts
“On Coaching Podcast” by Steve Magness
Books
Run Faster by Brad Hudson (Amazon Link)
Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden (Amazon Link)

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