Answer: “The Wall” is the point where the leg muscles acquire such a level of fatigue that they don’t work very well. Runners often reach the state very suddenly. One can expect this to occur within a mile or so of the longest distance run in the past 4 weeks. For example, if you have run 20 miles as your longest run, you can expect to get very tired and slow down after you pass this mileage point in the marathon itself. The wall can be avoided by 1) increasing the length of the long run to at least 26 miles, 3-4 weeks before race day, 2) slowing your pace during the first part of the race, and 3) inserting walk breaks more frequently from mile 1 until mile 20 or so during the marathon. Note: Time goal runners will find successful pacing and training schedules to their goals in my book: “Running – A Year Round Plan”.

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Join us in Atlanta for the 2016 Jeff Galloway Race Weekend! To register or find out more information on the JG 13.1 race, Barb’s 5K, Fit Kids Run and other weekend events go to: https://jeffgalloway131.com    New this year: THE DOUBLE G!  Register for the Double G and get a JG-branded puffer vest!*

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to complete the First Annual Double G! The Double G includes everything you love about the Jeff Galloway Race Weekend (the JG 13.1, Barb’s 5K, and the Jeff Galloway Race expo) with an extra 3rd medal for completing both races!
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*While supplies last

ANNOUNCING the new Galloway Run-Walk-Run training app! With coaching, motivation, nutrition, a FREE run-walk-run timer, and more!

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