Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers
We are born with a combination of two types of muscle fibers. Those with a high percentage of fast twitchers can run fast for a…
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Boston Qualified on a Run-Wall-Run Bet
Jason had been running for about two decades, and encouraged his wife, Chris to join a Galloway program to start running. The Run-Walk-Run method allowed…
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You Can’t Go Too Slowly on a Long One
Long Run/Walk Facts: Twenty miles with walking breaks (or shuffle breaks) equals 20 miles run continuously… at any speed (but you recover faster with walk…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: How can I keep going when motivation is low during a run? Answer: There will be periods of low confidence during some training runs,…
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Hill Training for Strength and Race Preparation
Even if your next race is on relatively flat terrain, you will encounter a hill at some point. Hill training is the best leg strengthening…
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Are You “Running Until You’re 100”? Choosing the Best Shoe for You
The best advice I can give you is to get the best advice. If you have a good technical running store in your area, go…
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A huge amount of support from the Galloway Community!
As a result of the devastating California wildfires, some Galloway program members lost everything. The Sonoma County Galloway program was greatly effected by the fires,…
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Injured? Ice Massage – The Right Way to Do it
Many runners assume that any frozen item can be used in an ice treatment, even frozen bags of peas. In my experience, these forms of…
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The Little Things Which Speed Recovery
Before and during your race: The little things which speed recovery: · Start Conservatively. Time goal runners should start the race 10 to 20 seconds slower…
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The Average Age of the Runner/Walker
The average age of the runner/walker has increased to 40+. The unequaled positive attitude boost, significant stress release and overall increase in vitality, focus and…
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All About That Pace – Guest Blog by Chris Twiggs Chief Training Officer, Galloway Training Programs
All about that pace – – – Q: What ratio do I need to use to run 10 minutes per mile? A: You’re asking the…
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Run/Walk/Run with Knee Replacement
Question: I had a Total Knee replacement in 2014 and I am able to do run walk, but I feel that doing a 1 min…
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Walk Breaks During Trail Runs
Question: I am training for my first trail half marathon. Should I stick with my usual run/walk ratio – or run more by feel? Answer:…
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Walk Breaks Can Improve Your Time
It is hard to believe but thousands of runners have improved their times by taking walk breaks. Running continuously causes the muscles to fatigue more…
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“Galloway’s Marathon FAQ”
Question: Where can I find information on races with runner reviews? Answer: The websites most commonly used by my runners are www.marathonguide.com and www.RunnersWorld.com There…
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If You’ve Done a Half or Full Marathon and Want to do Another One In the Near Future
First, make sure that you’re recovered. Once you’ve gone 9+ miles (half) or 18+ (full) , you can maintain this level, or increase your limit,…