Stories from Jeff Galloway's Blog
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QA: How to run a faster marathon
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Jan 31, 2012
How much can I expect to improve during a 6 month training program? Most of the time goal runners I've worked with over the past 35 years have improved between 3% and 5% during a 6 month program, when they... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Training
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QA: What to eat / drink before and during your race or long training run
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Jan 12, 2012
How much should I eat the day before a long run?On the day before your long runs, practice eating. Be sure to jot down what you eat, and how much. You can fine-tune the plan as you go through the program, based upon what works for you. Then, on the day before your marathon, you will replicate the eating routine that… Full Story »
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Be Positive!
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Dec 20, 2011
As your long ones are getting longer (or the weather is getting colder), have a list of statements that you can repeat as necessary to yourself. You're going to have discouraging thoughts slipping out from the left brain so we'll… Full Story »
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Greetings from the "original" marathon in Athens, Greece!
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Nov 22, 2011
From Greece...finishing in the 1896 Stadium, running historic ground, finding ancient writing on bedrock! This is my 17th annual "pilgrimage" to the place where our sport began--both track & field and marathoning. There is something very special for marathoners in... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Field
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The Choice is Yours
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Nov 17, 2011
You can take control over your attitude, or you can let yourself be swayed by outside factors that will leave you on a motivational roller coaster: fired up one day, and down the next. Getting motivated on a given day… Full Story »
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Brand New! Online Running School and Marathon Training Class Now Available!
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Oct 28, 2011
I've just teamed up with Northwest Educational Technical Institute (NWETI) to provide state of the art online training and communication for those who cannot attend my locally held clinics, or wish to attend at their own convenience. I am excited… Full Story »
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Why is the Half Marathon so popular?
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Sep 21, 2011
Even after a difficult 13.1 mile (21K) race, runners can usually celebrate that evening Beginners who yearn to run a marathon see this distance as the first big step Marathoners find that the "half" keeps them in... Full Story »
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The Vision Exercise
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Sep 15, 2011
You only need to spend a few relaxed moments each day to collect your positive thoughts about exercise what makes you feel confident, looking forward to the next workout. Do a quick reality check with your vision to see how… Full Story »
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Train your stomach for the race
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Sep 4, 2011
Just as you must train your legs to go the distanced, your digestive system must be fine-tuned to deliver the nutrients under the stress of long runs. In this process, you'll steadily eliminate (or adjust the intake of) foods that… Full Story »
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NEW Half Marathon! Blue Mountain Beach, Florida Half Marathon & 10K
Jeff Galloway's Blog &bull Aug 31, 2011
Join me in relaxing and scenic Blue Mountain Beach, Florida for a Retreat during the weekend of the NEW Blue Mountain Beach Half Marathon. I will guide you through the tapering, the eating and the drinking before this new half… Full Story »
