As I do more and more of these races, I realize that most people are doing a variation of the run/walk/run method, developed by Jeff Galloway. When I first started learning about the method, I thought that only slow runners had an interest in it.
But, as I am learning, there are a lot of very fast runners using his method!
Recently, Team Galloway Long Island had an influx of new runners, many of whom are running between a 7 min/mile and a 8 min/mile.
Jeff Galloway has a book called, How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon, where he specifically talks with faster runners about how to meet the grueling 3:15 cut off for the full marathon!
Why do faster runners use the Galloway Method?
According to Jeff Galloway, taking walking breaks:
- Speed you up: an average of 7 minutes faster in a 13.1 mile race when non-stop runners
- Give you control over the way you feel during and after
- Erase fatigue
- Push back your wall of exhaustion or soreness
- Allow for endorphins to collect during each walk break
- Break up the distance into manageable units
- Speed recovery
- Reduce the chance of aches, pains and injury
- Allow older or heavier runners to recover fast, and feel as good as in the younger (slimmer) days
- Activate the frontal lobe – maintaining your control over attitude and motivation
I’m really excited to coach these faster runners and help them get to their next level!
To find out more about Team Galloway LI, click here.
