9 Reasons You’re Running Slow (and how to fix them)

Nutrition: Strides: Long Runs: If you’ve hit a performance plateau and started running slow, you might be suffering from one of these training and lifestyle mistakes. Here coach Jason Fitzgerald discusses other issues outside of training that can contribute to stagnating race times. Jason Fitzgerald is a USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the founder of Strength Running (one of the web’s most popular running blogs and coaching businesses). A member of the Greatist Expert Network, he’s also the 2017 Men’s Running Magazine’s Influencer of the Year and a contributor to Competitor Magazine, Active, Runner’s World, Lifehacker, and other major media. Visit to learn more about barefoot running, getting faster, injury preventing, and lifting for speed. Twitter: Instagram: Face