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Author
Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald is an endurance sports author, coach, and nutritionist. His many books include Running the Dream, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It? Matt’s writing has also appeared in numerous magazines and on many popular websites. He is the cofounder and co-head coach of 80/20 Endurance and the creator of the Diet Quality Score smartphone app. A lifelong endurance athlete, he speaks frequently at events throughout the United States and internationally.
My Stories
An Ordinary Runner’s Elite Training Dream
In an excerpt from Running the Dream, Matt Fitzgerald describes a workout during his summer of training with the Northern Arizona Elite.
Workout of the Week: Uphill “Stretch” Intervals
Hone your ability to judge running effort and extend yourself a bit more with each interval in this elite-proven workout.
The Importance of Loving Your Diet
Healthy eating has two components: healthy food and a healthy relationship with food.
Balancing Your Energy Sources: There’s No Magic Formula
Steer clear of one-size-fits-all formulas to balance carbs, fat and protein in your diet.
Workout of the Week: Ascending Treadmill Tempo Run
A treadmill-specific workout, this tempo run variation builds strength, reduces impact and keeps it interesting.
How To Beat Runner’s Knee
Runner's knee, the most common running injury, is not what you might think it is. New understanding changes how you treat it.
How to Increase Your Aerobic Capacity (aka VO2max)
Speed work will raise your aerobic capacity, but to improve performance, you need every piece of the fitness puzzle.
What Will Adding High Intensity Workouts to My Training Do for Me?
High intensity training has been proven to enhance health and running performance alike. Here's why you should go fast as well as long.
Eat And Drink Away Sore Muscles
Muscle soreness is part of the training process, but what you consume can reduce it.
Why It’s Easier to Run Six Times a Week than Two Times
4 reasons why running consistently helps you enjoy every run more, and get injured less often.
The Case for Running More Frequently
Why you should run more miles in 2020, and how to do it safely and effectively.