Athlete of the Month! Cheri Whitt
I was not a runner prior to 2015, in 2013 I was hospitalized and was in and out of hospitals for 3 months. During this time,…
Journal Tip: Your Morning Pulse is a Great Guide of Overstress
Recording morning pulse – immediately upon waking As soon as you are conscious, but before you have thought much about anything count your pulse rate…
The Endurance Diet: What to Avoid
Avoid the following: Salt – Salt consumed during the 24 hours before the race will produce blood more concentrated in sodium. Fluid is then taken…
Stretching
“Stretching causes many injuries.” – It may surprise you to learn this, but I’m not a big advocate of stretching. After having worked with tens…
If You Are Running Until You’re 100, Are You Working Too Hard Toward a Time Goal?
Mature runners who have time goals can get too focused on running faster almost every run. This often results in injury. One of the first…
Prescriptive Exercise: Knees – The Stiff Leg Lift
If you have knees that ache regularly, here is an exercise that strengthens the various muscles in the thigh. By developing strength in the range…
The Talk Test – How Aerobic Are You?
You’re aerobic – if you can talk for as long as you want with minimal huffing and puffing (h & p) You are mostly aerobic…
Reason to Run #52: I want to keep my joints active now and 30 years from now
Reason to Run #52: I want to keep my joints active now and 30 years from now It may surprise you to know that runners…
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:…
How do you know when you have become an athlete?
You become an athlete when a physical challenge becomes a mental challenge and you keep going until you break through it. Jeff Galloway Resources: www.jeffgalloway.com Visit the…
Walking is for Everyone
In my lifetime, I have helped more than 150,000 people learn to enjoy exercise and improve their quality of life. It has become clear to…
Personal Safety
Take charge by thinking ahead and being aware of your surroundings. Bring a whistle with you In uncertain areas bring pepper spray Bring a cell…
Are You Working Too Hard Toward a Time Goal?
Mature runners who have time goals can get too focused on running faster almost every run. This often results in injury. One of the first…
The Key To Running Until You’re 100
The key to running until you’re 100 or so, is to maintain good health and nutrition, stay within your capabilities, and exercise regularly enough to…
You have trained for your marathon; you have run your marathon. Now, how do you stay “Marathon Ready”?
Guest Blogger: Chris Twiggs Galloway Training Director, International Program Director, Galloway Training Programs The key to being “marathon ready” is the long run. The best prepared…
Affirming the Benefits of Exercise
When you're tentative about your motivation to get out the door for a run, it often helps to read (possibly out loud) the following list…