Why do some runners have trouble taking walk breaks?
Research shows that the lessons learned in the early school years are powerfully embedded in the subconscious brain. While it is natural to feel anxious…
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Race Day Checklist
Photocopy this list so that you will not only have a plan, but you can carry it out in a methodical way. Pack the…
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How to Walk Faster
Many of my clients have improved the pace of their walk through practice. Here is the procedure: Usually done during the middle of a recovery…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: How should I choose a marathon if I want to run a fast time? Answer: Avoid crowded races. Most runners in the large population…
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Walk Breaks on Trails
Walk breaks are even more important on long trail runs than on long pavement runs. Not only will the walks allow you to cope with…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: How fast should I run during my first marathon? Answer: For the first 18 miles of the first marathon, pace yourself as if you…
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QUESTION: For the magic mile…do we run it using our run/walk strategy? Or just straight running?
ANSWER: The Magic Mile is the key to setting up any Galloway Training Plan. Once you know how fast you can run the Magic Mile,…
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Common Causes of Injuries
It’s a physiological fact that the constant use of a muscle, tendon or joint without a break will result in earlier fatigue and reduced work…
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Reason to Run: Racing My Friend/Rival in a Virtual Race
There’s nothing more motivating for some runners than challenging another runner to a race. Unfortunately, due to schedules, career, family, and other demands, the two…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: What pace should I run on the short days during the week? Answer: As long as you have no aches, pains or injuries, you…
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For Walkers – “Shuffling” To Control Fatigue, Soreness, Aches
Shuffling is barely moving your feet and legs to let the walking muscles recover. With your feet to the ground, use a short stride with…
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The Inspiration Muscle is Hard to Flex
Even the most dedicated runner has days when the gravity that pulls one back to the bed or couch is much stronger than usual….
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Question: I get light-headed, and have trouble concentrating at the end of my long runs. Why?
Answer: In investigating this condition among my runners, I’ve discovered that the most common reason for this is low blood sugar. In this case, increasing…
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How to Tell If You Are Running Correctly
If you feel relaxed and running is easy even at the end of a run – you’re probably running correctly. Overall, the running motion should…
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Shin Pain – “Shin splints” or stress fracture
Almost always, pain in this area indicates a minor irritation called “shin splints” that allows running and walking as you heal. The greatest pain or…
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How Do I Know That I’ve Hit “The Wall?
When paced correctly, fatigue creeps up on you, gradually. Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut signs that you are about to encounter “The Wall” until you…