Running in the Heat: How to Stay Cool, Safe, and Strong
As temperatures rise, so do the challenges of running. When it’s 60°F or warmer, many runners begin to notice their pace slows, energy fades faster,…
Overstriding: The Silent Speed Killer (and Injury Magnet)
How a simple cadence drill can help you run faster, safer, and with less pain Have you ever felt your stride slap the ground a…
Walk Breaks at Big Races? Here’s How to Do It the Right Way
So you’ve been using walk breaks during your local 5Ks—and your training runs—and it’s been working great. But now you’ve got a bigger race on…
“Hitting the Wall”: What It Means and How to Avoid It With Smart Training
If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly shuts down mid-race or during a long run, you’ve likely experienced the infamous runner’s “wall.” It’s the…
The Time is Now: Set Your Fall or Winter Marathon Goal
One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been helping runners of all levels set and achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking to…
TOP 5 TIPS TO BE INJURY-FREE
Olympian Jeff Galloway. Download my Jeff Galloway app, and/or join us at a weekend beach retreat or my Lake Tahoe retreat for motivation and information….
What is the best running form?
Some of the most aggressive arguments I have experienced during runs or after races have been about “the right way to run.” In such confrontations,…
My Best Place For Running/Walking—And Recharging The Spirit
A breathtaking view was revealed as I drove over the pass at Mount Rose, NV. The scenic vistas along the highway framed almost the entire…
WHAT THE HECK IS A RUNNING RETREAT?
“This is their vacation and you take them on endurance treks?” On a flight to one of my weekend retreats, the guy next to me…
WANT TO BE ABLE TO RUN WITH YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS?—KEEP EXERCISING
The breakthrough research of Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger in the 1960s showed that those who burned more calories per week lived longer. Data from studies encompassing…
Run Strong, Finish Stronger: How to Succeed with Every Running Challenge
At some point, all new runners realize that they are capable of tackling just about anything—whether it’s hills, speedwork, long runs, or even races. The…
Avoid These 10 Running Mistakes for a Stronger, Healthier Running Routine
Even the most dedicated runners can unknowingly sabotage their workouts. Small habits and choices—like how you pace yourself, recover, or set goals—can have a big…
Trending: Shorter Run Walk Run® Segments
For 50 years, I have been teaching my run walk run® method (RWR) and collecting data on which strategies work best—based upon the pace per…
Martin Luther King Jr said “If you can’t fly then run”…
“…if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward” Dr King was…
WHY RUN?
As a very overweight and lazy 13 year old, I began the 8th grade in a new city—my 14th school—without any friends. My dad was…
Age is Just a Number and Other Myths
I get so mad when I hear the phrase “age is just a number.” It’s a ridiculous over simplification, used in advertisements, news stories, and…