Jason Fitzgerald
Online running coach for marathon and endurance runners
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Running and enduranceStrength and powerliftingMobility and injuryOnline coachingAthletes and sportsMental toughness |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | USATF running coach certification; Men's Running Magazine Influencer of the Year |
| Practice | Strength Running |
Jason Fitzgerald is an online running coach who helps runners race faster and stay injury free. He has coached since 2010 and has worked with tens of thousands of endurance runners through plans, courses, and virtual coaching. He runs the Strength Running site and podcast. He is a 2:39:32 marathoner and a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine. His training mixes running workouts with strength work.
What Jason helps with
Jason works with runners who want new personal bests and fewer injuries. He also helps runners who struggle to stay consistent or lack motivation.
- Running a new personal best
- Breaking the cycle of repeated running injuries
- Preparing for a marathon or half marathon
- Qualifying for Boston
- Training for an ultramarathon
- Adding strength training to running
- Building mental toughness and confidence
- Staying consistent with training
Who Jason works with
Jason coaches runners who train for events like the 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultramarathon. His clients include runners who keep getting injured, runners chasing personal bests or Boston qualifying times, and masters runners who want to train hard and still enjoy running.
How Jason works
Jason's training plans combine workouts, mileage, strength exercises, and recovery. He treats strength training as a normal part of running, not as cross-training. His programs include a bodyweight strength plan that needs no gym, a lifting program for runners, and a mental toughness course. Runners can also join Team Strength Running, a coaching and personal training community.
Background and qualifications
Jason Fitzgerald started coaching runners online in 2010. Since then he has worked with tens of thousands of endurance runners through running plans, courses, and virtual coaching. He holds a USATF running coach certification. Men's Running Magazine named him Influencer of the Year, and he writes a monthly column for Trail Runner Magazine. He ran a 2:39:32 marathon. In college he ran for Connecticut College, where his cross country team qualified for the 2002 national championship. He also placed in the top 10 in New England in the 3,000m steeplechase.
Jason Fitzgerald pricing
Programs and services
- Virtual running coaching
- Marathon and half marathon training plans
- Bodyweight strength program for runners
- Lifting program for runners
- Injury prevention program
- Mental toughness course
Jason Fitzgerald reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jason runs one of the largest running sites online and hosts the Strength Running podcast, and he is a 2:39:32 marathoner.
Best for distance runners who want faster race times and fewer injuries through strength work.
Common questions
How much does Jason Fitzgerald charge?
Coaching with Jason runs $80 to $175 an hour. Message Jason from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jason Fitzgerald help with?
Jason Fitzgerald helps with running a new personal best, breaking the cycle of repeated running injuries, preparing for a marathon or half marathon and qualifying for Boston.
Does Jason Fitzgerald coach online?
Jason is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jason Fitzgerald certified?
Jason Fitzgerald lists: USATF running coach certification; Men's Running Magazine Influencer of the Year.
Does Jason Fitzgerald offer strength training for runners?
Yes. He offers a bodyweight strength program and a lifting program made for runners.
How do I contact Jason Fitzgerald?
Send Jason a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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