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Matt Fitzgerald

Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports and nutrition writer and a certified sports nutritionist. He is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books on running and fitness, including 80/20 Running, Brain Training for Runners, Racing Weight, and Iron War, which was long-listed for the 2012 William Hill Sports Book of the Year. He is a columnist on Competitor.com and Active.com, and has contributed to Bicycling, Men’s Health, Triathlete, Men’s Journal, Outside, Runner’s World, Shape, and Women’s Health. He lives in San Diego, California.
Run Like a Pro (Even If You're Slow)
80/20 Running
Runner's World The Runner's Body
Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon
Brain Training for Runners
Runner's World Performance Nutrition for Runners
Runner's World The Cutting-Edge Runner
Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training

Books

Run Like a Pro (Even If You're Slow)
80/20 Running
Runner's World The Runner's Body
Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon
Brain Training for Runners
Runner's World Performance Nutrition for Runners
Runner's World The Cutting-Edge Runner
Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training

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