# 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


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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) Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser