Question for the RUNNERS out there

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  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    I typically allow myself a 1-2 minute walk in the middle of my runs. It lets me catch my breath and tends to give me a second win to finish my run most times.
  • dan323
    dan323 Posts: 271 Member
    3 weeks off is no big deal. Walk to warm up the legs and then run. If you can't go your 3 miles then walk if you need to so you can finish. If you can then go the whole 3 miles. It will all depend on how YOU feel so you don't injure yourself. RUN HAPPY !
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    I think Galloway has proven that there really isn't any shame in mixing it up. No matter what you do - keep at it!

    The only thing Galloway has proven is that he really likes money. That is what the central theme of his sales model is. Sorry, but he didn't get to his competitive fitness by doing his program. He ran.

    He was speaking before a race I did this winter and said something to the effect that if you don't walk/run you'll be too tired by mile 8 (this was a half) to continue. No, if you are properly trained, mile 8 is when you really start racing. Running is adaptation plain and simple. Your body needs to adapt and do to that you train and challenge it.

    Run/walk It is a great way to start but you deserve to progress.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    For those who don't know, Jeff Galloway was an elite marathoner back in the day. No way in hell was he walking a step in his races (unless he was injured or DNFing).

    Indeed he has reinvented himself into a profit machine by bringing running to the masses.

    If you are properly trained ,you can run every step of the way of your road race (marathon, half, 10K, etc.).

    I do understand that trail races are a different deal.
  • leenabeana1
    leenabeana1 Posts: 67
    I was running 3 miles 5x a week, and walking 15 min. 3.5mph warming up and 15-30 walking afterwards, then 10 min cool down. I am losing weight but by the 3rd day my body is so sore, but I guess its a good thing!

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