Jun 27, 2025

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode, running coach and Strength Running podcast host Jason Fitzgerald shares his deep knowledge on preventing injuries, building a bulletproof body, and staying consistent in training.

Watch this full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Mn9J30bGA 

Chapters: 

• 0:00 – How to prevent running injuries and build a stronger body
• 0:50 – Intro: Running injuries can derail your progress, here’s how to avoid them
• 1:57 – LMNT Sponsorship
• 2:46 – How many runners get injured each year? (Surprising stats!)
• 5:20 – Top reasons runners get injured
• 7:30 – How to know when to stop or keep running through pain
• 12:42 – Why journaling helps you avoid injury and train smarter
• 14:38 – Signs your body needs rest
• 16:19 – Strength & mobility routines to stay injury-free
• 22:18 – Cross-training options that support your running goals
• 27:48 – Pool running: how it works and why it’s so effective
• 31:39 – Budget-friendly gear for strength & mobility
• 33:41 – Choosing the right kettlebell weight for runners
• 37:05 – How and when to use foam rollers effectively
• 44:37 – Strength training advice for runners in their 30s, 40s, 50s+
• 48:13 – Big takeaways from coaching elites and everyday runners
• 57:20 – Mental strategies for dealing with injury
• 1:00:57 – How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete

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► Website: https://strengthrunning.com/

► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/strengthrunning

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LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED

► Interview with Matt Fitzgerald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkDYXUI1x08 

► Interview with Andy Wheatcroft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIGKMA3b8dc 

► Interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF0CCpy3Dzo

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► Training Journal: https://strengthrunning.com/the-perfo... 

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