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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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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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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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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Concepts of Hill Training on Trails
Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many…
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Don’t Dread the ‘Mill
Some runners detest the “dreadmill,” while others, afraid of galling or flying off the belt, haven’t dared to attempt a run on it. But if…
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Marathon FAQ
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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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Marathon FAQ
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Mile Repeats
The most popular form of marathon speed play is interval training, a technique that has been used by world-class athletes for many, many years. Measured…
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Hill Running Concepts – Trails
Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many…