I am beyond thrilled to announce that DIStherapy has been chosen to participate in the brand new Galloway Blogger Program!!! Since meeting Jeff Galloway in 2011, I have been inspired to start running, keep running, increase both distance and speed AND stay injury-free despite my advanced years. As I have often kidded Jeff, he has impacted the physical therapy biz like no other! Of course, I jest; any PT worth their salt would far rather strive for injury prevention rather than treatment. The “Galloway genius” delivers just that.
Now, you can do it too!
Training and Motivation Tips
by Olympian Jeff Galloway
1. When paced correctly, running delivers the best attitude boost you can get. Sustain this by pacing yourself gently during the first mile or so.
2. A well-paced run enhances vitality for the rest of the day. Start each run at least 30 seconds a mile slower than you will run at the end.
3. If you have a Run Walk Run strategy that is right for you on that day, it’s possible to feel good after every run- even a marathon.
4. Running is the best stress-reliever I’ve found. Research shows that running tends to activate the conscious brain which overrides the emotional subconscious brain and manages negative and anxiety hormones during and after the run.
5. Research shows that as runners get faster, their stride shortens. A quicker cadence is the mechanical key to faster running.
6. The finishing of a run that is longer than you’ve run in the last three weeks can bestow a sense of achievement that is unique and empowering. (Due to positive brain circuits that are “turned on.”)
7. **You can’t run a long run too slowly or take too many walk breaks. You’ll get the same endurance based on the distance covered. (This one is my personal favorite!)
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Check out how my personal “Jeff journey” began: Things I Learned Running With Jeff Galloway.
Happy trails!!
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I love this post and take all these tips to heart! I wish my Dr. Would read it. As you know I have been struggling with injury and he told me yesterday that I was too old to be running! Not very encouraging is it? -M
Shoot girl- what's his number??! I was hoping you were back to 100%. I'm knocking on 60 and just getting started; with Jeff as a role model there's no stopping us. Buy Jeff's book for your MD and find another sports medicine guru Meranda!
Omg! Mine told me the same thing! I would like to know how we are too old to run?? lol
Words of wisdom from both you and Jeff! You continue to inspire and amaze me my friend! Just watch some day we will be running a half marathon together!!
It WILL happen Donna- I know it!!
You totally deserve to be on that Blogger Team! You are an inspiration to so many.
That sentiment means so much to me Heidi- thank you friend!
Yay Didi! I was selected too! It will be fun to see where all of this leads! I'm like you – a huge fan of Jeff, he's such a nice guy!
I'm not surprised Karen! Here's to learning. Together!!
Congrats, Didi! I'm going to use the run/walk/run method for my first runDisney half in Sept!
Thanks so much P.T.. How fantastic that you have a big runDisney first coming up- I hope these and future tips help with your Disneyland Half Marathon! I'll be chEARING for you!!