Train with a Running Legend for the Accomplishment of a Lifetime
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Jeff Galloway
Popular, proven, best-selling title: more than 24,000 copies of the previous edition (9780936070483) have sold across the US and around the world
Countless millions have used Jeff’s method to begin running, to improve times, and to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of exercise without injury
New edition with updated training schedules and recovery components
Easy to follow training guidelines that are proven successful; this beginner program has a 98% success rate
Train for a marathon while balancing work and home life: realistic workout schedules mean most weeks require only three 30-minute sessions, with longer runs scheduled throughout the program
New run walk run® strategies that dramatically reduce injury risks
Tips on running form and how to avoid burnout
Jeff’s “magic mile” technique that helps to set the right pace while training, with walk-break adjustments that help to eliminate exhaustion
Proven motivation techniques that have kept hundreds of thousands of marathoners focused on their goals
Updated nutrition information, as well as what to eat before, during, and after runs
Effective, new time-goal programs for veteran marathoners
Guidance for almost anyone— including those who are out of shape, overweight, or past their athletic prime—to achieve the lifetime goal of finishing a marathon, while enhancing health, stamina, and life quality
Author Jeff Galloway was a former Olympian who coached runners for more than 50 years
His Galloway Training Programs have been established in more than 100 cities
Jeff was the official training consultant for the runDisney series of races at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
His column was a top read in Runner’s World magazine for 21 years
He successfully partnered with major lifestyle and fitness brands, using his trusted influence to connect with consumers worldwide
Jeff has been acknowledged by USA Running as the most recognized name in running