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 rapidly, primarily because the muscles must be used lap after lap, or mile after mile – without relief. If you break...
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 is a lot of information about most races in each of these. Be sure to read the runner...
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, by going at least 9 miles every other weekend (half) or 18 miles every third weekend (full). Those who will do a half or full...
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. Spend a few minutes trying to learn what you may have done that brought on the problem and you will improve in many ways. A bad...
Question: How should I pace myself? Answer: If this is your first marathon, I recommend running at a conservative training pace-adding two minutes to the pace predicted by the magic mile (as an all-out pace), and adjust for temperatures above 60℉ (15℃). If you are...
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 E-Shop where you will find “Jeff Galloway: Your Personal...
