The Run-Walk-Run Method

by Jeff Galloway

Overview

Jeff Galloway's injury-free marathon training program has helped hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN™, low mileage, three-day suggestions to an over 98% success rate.

Runners will explore the RUN-WALK-RUN™ Method the principles of and mental and physical benefits behind the method. You will learn Jeff's Magic Mile, how to set up a running strategy, mental training, proper form and technique, drills, transitions, problem solving, running faster, race rehearsals, and more.

Jeff's innovative ideas have opened up the possibility of running and completing a marathon to almost everyone. Philosophically, Jeff believes that we were all designed to run and walk, and he keeps finding ways to bring more people into the positive world of exercise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782550822
Publisher:	Meyer & Meyer Sport
Publication date:	06/01/2016
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jeff Galloway was an average teenage runner who kept learning and working harder, until he became an Olympian. He is the inventor of the run-walk-run method and is a Runners' World columnist, as well as an inspirational speaker for more than 200 running and fitness sessions each year. Jeff is a race director, race competitor, and an official Run Disney trainer. He has worked with over many thousands of average people in training for specific goals. Galloway's injury-free marathon training program led him to develop group training programs in 1978. Galloway is the designer of the walk-run, low mileage marathon training program with an over 98% success rate.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Run Walk Run® Brings Us Back to Our Roots 12

Chapter 2 The Galloway Run Walk Run® (RWR) Method 14

Chapter 3 Are You Really a Runner If You Walk? 18

Chapter 4 Principles Behind Run Walk Hun® 24

Chapter 5 The Mental Benefits of Run Walk Run® 28

Chapter 6 How Can the Run Walk Run® Method Eliminate Injury? 32

Chapter 7 The Magic Mile Time Trial Guides the Run Walk Run® Strategy 36

Chapter 8 Setting Up the Right Run Walk Run® Strategy 46

Chapter 9 How to Keep Track of the Walk Breaks 54

Chapter 10 OFF THE COUCH! Run Walk Run® for Beginners 58

Chapter 11 Running Form - Walk Breaks Help You Adapt to Efficient Movement 66

Chapter 12 Walking Form 70

Chapter 13 Drills to Transition from Run to Walk and Walk to Run 74

Chapter 14 Solving Problems by Adjusting Run Walk Run® 80

Chapter 15 Running Faster with Run Walk Run® 108

Chapter 16 Race Rehearsal 112

Chapter 17 Making Adjustments Using Run Walk Run® 116

Chapter 18 Motivation Strategies Using Run Walk Run® 120

Chapter 19 Run Walk Run® Issues and Problems 128

Chapter 20 Testimonials 134

Chapter 21 Variations to the Traditional Running and Walking Intervals by Dr Stanley Zaslau 160

Chapter 22 Products That Enhance Running 164

Index 188

Credits 190