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~ Jeff Galloway (Author) "RUNNING IS NOTHING NEW..." (more)
Key Phrases: liberal walk breaks, walk breaks each mile, more walk breaks, New Zealand, Bill Bowerman, Boston Marathon (more...)
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Certainly Jeff Galloway has both the knowledge and the physical ability to speak from experience. His book is an outstanding contribution to competitive running. -- Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D.

Jeff Galloway is one of those rare individuals who not only knows his craft, but also has the ability to convey this knowledge through teaching. -- Frank Shorter

Jeff Galloway is perhaps the one individual in the American running community who can combine a superior knowledge of our sport with the highest level of achievement - making the Olympic team. -- Bill Rodgers --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Olympic athlete Jeff Galloway shows how amateur runners can use the same training principles followed by world-class runners. He tells beginners how to get started, explains his ideas on stress and rest, and reveals secrets for running better. In this completely revised and updated new edition of the classic text on running, Galloway includes training schedules for 5k, 10k, and the increasingly popular half-marathon races, as well as recent insights into motivation, nutrition, and fat burning. Runners at all levels will benefit from this seasoned athlete’s wisdom.
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  • Paperback: 298 pages
  • Publisher: Shelter Publications; 2nd edition (February 9, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0936070277
  • ISBN-13: 978-0936070278
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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liberal walk breaks, walk breaks each mile, more walk breaks, yourself conservatively, marathon motion, two minutes per mile slower, acceleration gliders, goal race pace, taking walk breaks, shin problems, take walk breaks, floppy foot, projected pace, goal pace, speed day, running muscles, speed sessions, floppy feet, most runners, advanced runners, hill workout, rigid feet, rigid foot, hill training, older runners
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New Zealand, Bill Bowerman, Boston Marathon, Arthur Lydiard, Frank Shorter, Half-Marathon Continuation Schedule, Kenny Moore, Bill Rodgers, Elizabeth Noble, Jack Foster, Kenneth Cooper
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading for Runners, April 13, 2001
By Elderbear (Loma Linda, Aztlan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Galloway's Book on Running (Paperback)
I wish I'd read this book BEFORE my knee injury. Galloway writes as an experienced runner and coach. He provides training programs for most levels of fitness and experience. If you want to run, or continue running without injury, take the time to read this book.

The first section of the book, "Starting," provides a brief history of running, then moves into five stages of running development (Beginner, Jogger, Competitor, Athlete, Runner).

The second section, "Training," considers the physiology of running, planning a training program (including "running slow in order to run fast"), and keeping a log. This section concludes with an discussion about the need for rest and training programs.

The third section, "Racing," talks about how to run faster, how to adjust your pace on the race day, how to handle different lengths of races (these include specific training programs), and how to prepare for a marathon. A final chapter considers issues for the advanced competititve runner.

Section four, "Tuning," presents augmentations to a strong running program, including form, stretching & strengthening, running drills, will power, and a chapter on women' running, written by the author's wife.

The book continues with shorter sections, on injuries, nutrition and diet, shoes, and age issues. An appendix contains references, a reading list, and race pace charts. The book has an adequate index.

If you read Runner's World for a few years, you'll encounter much of this information. But it's more handy in one place. Don't pass on this book, your knees will never forgive you....

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Positive and Powerful, Go Farther with a Wise Teacher, December 18, 2003
This book is perfect for those who have just discovered running and would like a primer on how and how not to train.

It's main stregnth is its well-rounded nature, containing everything from historical anecdotes to nutrition and tips for older runners.

Galloway's voice is humane and humble. At least in this book, he practices what he preaches: an oversized ego is an obstacle and running is done for the joy it brings.

After reading sections of this book, I did some late-night running at the campus track and I could see where a lot of runners were going wrong. They were trying so hard to run that after a few minutes they were exhausted.

Galloway's book is more well suited to people who want to take the long and slow road, built on slow and long runs, to greater speed and eventual marathon competition.

It might also be a bizarre, yet inspired, gift to your favorite couch potato (Just make sure he or she's not the type to get pissed at such a suggestive gift).

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, but not always well-organized., November 2, 1999
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I have been running for several months before buying this book. I have learnt a lot from it and recommend it to both amateur and serious runners. However, you must read it all before starting to run. At the point, it will probably necessary to re-read it because there is very much information. The section on injuries, shoes, and nutrition are very well done, too bad they are at the end. The section on racing, although apparently intended for very experienced runners, contains information that is useful for intermediate level (such as preparing for a 10K). If you are not accustomed to American measures, have a conversion table by your side while you read!
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2.0 out of 5 stars poor condition Amazon verified purchase
The book arrived with all the pages wavy. It was a purchase of a new book.It appeared to have moisture damage. Amazon did not respond to my complant
Published 1 month ago by runner

4.0 out of 5 stars Galloway loves running
I appreciated his infectious love for running, and the way he speaks to runners of all different skill levels.
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Bob

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
The previous version of this book was the required textbook for a jogging class I took several years ago. Read more
Published 6 months ago by fransabella

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
I just got into running, I read few other books but I found this one to be the best for the beginners in order to understand more details about running
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Very helpful. The book had a lot of good information. It changed the way I approach running. I will always use it for a reference. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
I really liked this book. I am a new runner and wnated some technical info on how to improve. There are some great ideas and they work well. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Adams

5.0 out of 5 stars Jeff Galloway allows us all to run a marathon
I love this book. Jeff Galloway provides a program in which anyone can run. By incorporating "walk/shuffle" breaks you increase your endurance with minimal injury. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. E. Creed

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets you going to keep you going.
I found this book at a bookstore. The book stood out as readable and interesting. It guided me right in to the world of running. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Canonical Bob

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information for runners of all levels
Very useful book about running (for both the novice and the experienced runner). I am intrigued by Galloway's recommendation for walk breaks in long runs.
Published 13 months ago by L. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this philosophy of running.
I tried the run/walk and it works. Hopefully this will enable me to continue my triathlon career.
Published 15 months ago by Denny Allen Marshall

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