Ask Jeff: What is the most difficult thing in adapting your method by someone who has been running in a different style or way?

What is the most difficult thing in adapting your method by someone who has been running in a different style or way? Is it mainly switching one’s mind and body over to a new rhythm or something else?

Jeff: Our minds and our egos often tell us many things that interfere with the enjoyment and accomplishment of exercise. At first, the taking of walking breaks seems to be admitting that we are not capable of running strong. In fact, taking walk breaks early allows one to run stronger and faster in distance events.

Jeff Galloway smiling near a lake with city skyline in the distance.
Jeff Galloway

Jeff Galloway, US Olympian and creator of the Run-Walk-Run method, has helped over 350,000 runners achieve their goals through his innovative training programs. As Runner's World's monthly columnist and author of North America's best-selling running book, Jeff has spent over 50 years sharing his expertise and continues to conduct running seminars worldwide as runDisney's Official Training Consultant.

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