How to Build Strength, Speed & Endurance through Running

In this episode, running coach Jason Fitzgerald and Joe De Sena dive deep into the transformative power of running.
 
Discover how to push past your limits, build unbreakable mental toughness, and become the athlete you never thought possible.
 
From overcoming the initial struggle to running a 2:39 marathon, Jason shares his personal journey and proven strategies to help even the most skeptical couch potato become a fearless endurance athlete. Hear how unconventional training methods, like obstacle racing and strength work, can unlock new levels of speed and resilience.
 
Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming to conquer an ultra, this episode will inspire, motivate, and arm you with the tools to transform your running and your life.
 
Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:44 Jason's 13-year journey to a 2:39 marathon
04:04 How running impacts weight and muscles
05:16 Unconventional training methods
06:59 Thoughts on flexibility for runners
08:30 Pushing forward despite what brain tells you
11:46 The crucial role of variety in training
15:39 Long runs and mental tenacity
19:52 Breaking barriers through consistency
21:42 Advice for beginner runners
25:10 When pain turns to pleasure
27:03 How to connect with Strength Running