The Prefontaine Connection
I met Steve Prefontaine just before the start of the Pan American Games Trials in Eugene Oregon, in 1971. He heard me say that I…
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New Galloway App Now Available!
I'm pleased to announce an exciting advancement in running apps: Jeff Galloway's Ultimate 5K App! This app has music interwoven into my coaching. I recorded…
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Excuse Buster: I don’t have time to exercise.
Most of the recent U.S. Presidents have been regular exercisers, as well as most of their Vice Presidents. Are you busier than the President? You…
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No need to ever eliminate the walk breaks
Some runners assume that they must work toward the day when they don't have to take any walk breaks at all. This is up to…
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There’s a running boom in the Philippines
I just returned from an amazing series of running clinics in Manila and Cebu, Philippines. Within the past few years, tens of thousands of new…
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How should I choose a marathon if I want to run a fast time?
Avoid crowded races. Most runners in the large population events run more than three-quarters of a mile farther than marathon distance. Since you don't get…
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Select another "mission" before race day. Even with the best preparation, there will be a natural motivational lull after the race. When you've spent months…
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Cadence or turnover drill
This is an easy drill that makes your running form smoother and easier. By doing it regularly, you pull all the elements of good running…
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The Most Important Training Principle
Most of us know that if we want to improve, we must stress ourselves in some of our training sessions. Exercise stresses the muscles, stimulating…
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The Choice is Yours
You can take control over your attitude, or you can let yourself be swayed by outside factors that will leave you on a motivational roller…
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How to Help a Friend/Co-Worker/Relative Get Started Exercising
Now's a great time to help someone get into a fitness habit. Both of you will benefit. Not only will you help him/her to manage…
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Our bodies are designed to improve through a series of challenges.
I believe that distance running/walking engages various systems in our bodies that connect us directly to our roots. Primitive man had to walk and run…
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Injuries: How to Treat Them
Get a doctor who knows running and stay in touch with him or her. Getting a good diagnosis can speed the treatment and get you…
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Speedwork For The 5K
One of the primary goals among runners is to run faster. Whether yearning to spend less time running around the block or striving to be…
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Hot Weather Running
There’s good and bad news about running in the heat. First, the bad news: When the temperature rises about 55 degrees F (10 degrees C),…
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Introducing…the HydraPouch – The Right Product At The Right Time
It’s not common to find a product that helps you and helps the environment at the same time. I must tell you why I’m so…