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 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,…
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Coming Back After a Bad Race or Workout
All runners have bad days. The most prominent factor that sets a champion apart from others is the ability to move forward after a setback….
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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…
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How To Determine If You Are Overtraining
Your morning pulse is a great guide of overstress. Recording your morning pulse – immediately upon awaking. As soon as you are conscious, but before…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: Do any of the cross-training exercises help one run faster? Answer: Water running can help runners improve running form. The resistance of the water forces…
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Jeff Galloway’s Giant Rubber Band
On all marathons, I carry with me this device, which is mounted to my shorts in the small of my back. When someone passes me…
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Magic Mile Training in Hot Weather, Guest Blog by Chris Twiggs, Chief Training Officer, Galloway Training Programs
Question: I ran my first Magic Mile in 10:30 on an sunny, 84 degree day. What temperature related adjustments should I make to my MM time and…
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Water Running Can Improve Your Running Form
All of us have little flips and side motions of our legs that reduce our running efficiency. During a water running workout, the resistance of…
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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…
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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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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…
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The Clothing Thermometer
A major source of anxiety and needless negative triggers to the reflex brain are weather and clothing concerns. There is no positive effect from worrying…