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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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,…
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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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Marathon FAQ
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…
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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…
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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…