Galloway running or other training programs.

JerseyGirlinTN
JerseyGirlinTN Posts: 144 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So after completing the Couch to 5k program, I was looking for another training program. I've done a few 5k's (I have 2 coming up this month and one next month) and want to increase my time and endurance. A friend who does half marathons and is doing the ING NYC marathon this November turned me on to the Galloway method.

I read it with some interest, but would love some real people input. After doing the C25K, and even looking at the 5k-to-10k program, where you're pushed to run longer stretches at a time, this kinda seemed like a step backwards. BUT - it kinda made sense; I'm a newer runner and I always seem to hit that wall at about 1.5 miles, where I need to walk, reset my breathing and just shake out my muscles a second, and then I can pick back up again. It could be entirely mental though - I'm reaching 1.5 miles faster and easier, lol.

So any input from people who have used this method would be super helpful! Or suggestions for other training programs would be helpful too.

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    If you have to "reset" your breathing there's a very simple solution.......slow down. The majority of your running should be at a pace at which you can carry on a conversation. If that means running at a very slow pace so be it; it takes time to build your aerobic base.

    Having said that, I don't use the "Galloway" method but I do know runners who do and they turn in very respectable half & marathon times. I still remember the first time I notice a pace bunny at a race with a 2:15 run/walk sign (my PB is 2:14:47 running continuously) and thinking to myself the run intervals had to be at a pretty good pace.

    If you're curious give it a shot.

    You may also want to look at Hal Higdon's training plans. He doesn't use a run/walk method but he has plans for runners looking to compete their first 10K on through to setting a PB in a marathon (and everything in between)
  • JerseyGirlinTN
    JerseyGirlinTN Posts: 144 Member
    Thanks very much for the tip.

    I guess I should clarify that when I say reset my breathing, I'm not dying or gasping for air and that's why I stop to walk. I just walk, take a few deep breaths, shake everything out, and pick up again. It's always at the 1.5 mile, which is what makes me think it's purely mental, lol.

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