Smooth Running Form Reduces Pain and Stress
Overall, the running motion should feel smooth, and there should be no tension in your neck, back, shoulders or legs. Even during the last half…
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Question: Why do I slow down at a certain point (usually 20 miles) in the marathon? Is this “The Wall”?
Answer: “The Wall” is the point where the leg muscles acquire such a level of fatigue that they don’t work very well. Runners often reach…
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Why does your body want to hold onto fat?
Fat is our biological insurance policy against disaster. It is the fuel your body can use in case of starvation, sickness, injury to the digestive…
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Are you tired….or just lazy? Your morning pulse may tell.
Many people say that they are too tired to run. But, after interviewing many who make this claim, I’ve come to believe that most of…
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The Many Ways to “Win” A Marathon
There are an almost unlimited number of different marathon “missions.” Each can enrich your life in a different way, while delivering about the same exhilaration…
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Running Motivates Me for the Rest of the Day
I always receive mental momentum after my run that continues for the rest of the day. The muscles come alive, injecting physical energy into my…
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Before You Take Those First Steps….
There are very few people who should not exercise because of cardiovascular, structural, muscular, or other problems. It is very important to ensure that you…
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Marathon FAQ: How do you choose a group to train with and how do you find a training group?
Question: How do you choose a group to train with? Answer: Group support can increase motivation and fun during the long runs. It is crucial…
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Your Inner Strength – Believe In It!
You have within yourself the power to overcome low motivation on the lowest energy days, and the power to accomplish any realistic goal if you…
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You are the one who determines how much you run and how much you walk.
One of the wonderful aspects of running is that there is no definition of a “runner” that you must live up to. There are also…
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JG 13.1 Race Weekend is presented by the Elite sponsors Phidippides, BeeCause Charms and Suji.
Be sure to be a part of this exciting event starting December 10th through December 13. Even if you are not participating in the races there…
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Warning: You May Experience Addiction
The process of gently and regularly challenging yourself stimulates a desire to question priorities, use time and energy more efficiently, and extend your capabilities. This…
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Walkers who want to go faster in races
By inserting short run segments into a walk, many walkers can pick up their pace and get to the finish line before officials shut it…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: Doesn’t marathon training force you to deal with pain? Answer: Debilitating aches, pains and fatigue are what I call “self-imposed punishment.” While it is…
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I am pleased to announce that my friend Amby Burfoot will be joining us for the Jeff Galloway Race Weekend , December 11-13, 2015.
Before Amby Burfoot won the Boston Marathon and became a brilliant journalist, he was, like me, an average high school runner who received no scholarship…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: What effect does age have on a marathon training program? Answer: In researching this issue for my book RUNNING UNTIL YOU’RE 100, I found…