by Jeff Galloway | Sep 10, 2018 | Books, Half Marathon, Magic Mile, Marathon Training, Running, Running News, Training Tips, Training Trends, Uncategorized
Some beginners assume that they must work toward the day when they don’t have to take any walk breaks at all. This is up to the individual, but is not recommended. Remember that you decide what ratio of run-walk-run to use. There is no rule that requires you to hold...
by Jeff Galloway | Sep 6, 2018 | Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Running News, Training Tips
A half hour run on Tuesday and Thursday will maintain the endurance gained on the weekend. This is the minimum and results in the lowest injury rate. If you are already running more than this, without aches and pains, you can continue if you wish. As you will see in...
by Jeff Galloway | Aug 27, 2018 | Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Training Tips, Training Trends
Almost every long distance runner, including most of those training for the Olympic Trials could benefit from more days off running per week. Age will ultimately dictate how many more days off you will need. If you experience lingering fatigue, aches or pains: Those...
by Jeff Galloway | Aug 20, 2018 | Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running
Take control of your training by inserting rest before it is needed When doing a challenging workout, stay below the threshold of irritation of weak links Use walk breaks, earlier and more often as the years go on Replace shoes before they are worn out –...
by Jeff Galloway | Aug 13, 2018 | Books, Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Running News
Recording morning pulse – immediately upon waking As soon as you are conscious, but before you have thought much about anything count your pulse rate for a minute. Record it before you forget it. If you don’t have your journal by your bed, then keep a piece of...
