Need a little R&R? Join me at my
Beach Retreat in Blue Mountain Beach, FL
May 30-June 1, or Aug 1-3.
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Sale - use coupon code MAY08 and receive 20% off Featured Book
For May:
Year Round Plan.
You don't have to think about what to run each day if you
have this book. It schedules all of the elements of training
into specific workouts each week of the year that build toward
the goal of your choice: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
Choose your level: "to finish", to run a little faster than
you've been running, or to maximize your current potential. All
of the elements are described and coordinated for better
performance and ease of running.
Note: When you order books from our
website, they come autographed. In addition, feel free to email
questions to me about any of the content.
Upcoming Running Schools
more info
* Conway, AR: May 10
* Flint, MI: June 4
* Dallas, TX: June 7
* Austin, TX: June 8
* Orlando, FL: June 28
* Sacramento: July 10
* Fresno, CA: July 21
* Fargo, ND: July 26
* Pensacola, FL: August 9
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Athens Marathon
The Athens Marathon "the Original Historical" course will be held on
November 9, 2008. To many runners familiar with the history, the
Athens Marathon is like a pilgrimage.
Jeff
Galloway along with Apostolos Greek Tours, Inc. offers several runner
support packages that are designed to maximize the runners experience
of the Athens Marathon and enjoy all that there is to see and do in
Athens.
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Breast Cancer Marathon & Half Marathon
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May 2008
On Sunday, April 27th, my wife Barbara and I ran the
Big Sur Marathon. What a beautiful course! The organization
and the weekend activities make this a highlight among my life
experiences-not just running ones. There will be more in my
blog-please subscribe:
JeffGallowayBlog.com.
One of my best friends, Geoff Hollister, has a book that just
appeared on bookshelves:
OUT OF NOWHERE. It tells the inside story of the people who
formed Nike. There are stories on Prefontaine and his great coach
Bill Bowerman that I've never seen anywhere else. If you are at
all interested in running history you'll enjoy this book. It is
available from our website and from some bookstores.
I will be giving dozens of free clinics and running schools this
month. Please look below and tell your friends about these
motivating and information sessions. Would you be interested in
hosting one of my running schools or training programs? If you
think that there would be 20 people or more who would enroll,
contact Carol Miller ( ccmiller@mindspring.com).
As the temperature increases and you're out in the sun, remember
to wear sunscreen and slow down the pace. I have a segment on how
much to slow down in this edition.
Enjoy your running this month!
Jeff Galloway
US Olympian
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Adjusting for heat
After much study, and collecting data from the over 250,000
runners I've worked with, I've found that in marathons, runners
tend to slow down 30 seconds a mile for every 5 degrees above 60F.
On long runs, it is best to slow down at least this much to avoid
heat stress, and speed up your recovery.
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Upcoming Training
Program Kickoffs
New York, NY -
May 5
Mahwah, NJ -
May 6
Austin, TX
Getting Started - May 10
Guaynabo,
Puerto Rico - May 10
Orange Co, CA -
May 10
Philadephia, PA
- May 10
Springfield, MO
- May 12
Salt Lake City,
UT - May 14
St. Augustine,
FL - May 27
Jacksonville,
FL - May 28
Sacramento, CA
- May 31
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Cadence or turnover drill
This easy drill, done once a week, brings together all of the
elements of good running form.
More Info
From Women's Guide to Running by Jeff Galloway
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I have a race coming up with some pretty good hills. Is there a
strategy I should use so I don't get out of breath so quickly? More
Info
From Year Round Plan by Jeff Galloway
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Lake Tahoe Retreat
A week or weekend not to be missed! Come join Jeff, his family,
and his guest speakers in beautiful Squaw Valley/Lake Tahoe. Jeff
offers both a week and weekend option. Dates are July 11-18, 2008
and July 18-20, 2008. Prices include all meals for the weekend and
most meals for the week, all seminars, and lodging. Double and
single rooming options available. Click here for all details and
prices. More
Info
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Too much of a good thing?
The logic goes like this: if the minimal
amount of running makes you feel pretty good, then increasing the
mileage will make you feel much better. By adding one or two extra
running days, the injury risk doubles or triples.
More Info
From Running Getting Started by Jeff Galloway
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Limiting your time goal races
There are many negative consequences to setting a goal that is too
challenging. If you enjoy the competition and the satisfaction of
achieving a specific goal, then one or two races a year (at most)
could be set aside for this purpose. More
info
From Galloway Training Programs by Jeff Galloway
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Alcohol, Athletes &
Pressure to Drink
What can be done about this problem?
Ask any coach or college athletic director, and you'll hear
concern about alcohol and athletes. Rightfully so. Alcohol and
athletics is a dangerous duo, associated with negative
consequences including hangovers, nausea and vomiting, poor grades
in school, fights, arguments, memory loss, driving under the
influence, and trouble with the law-to say nothing of injuries.
Yet, tailgating before football games, quenching thirst at the pub
after a team workout, and celebrating victories with champaign is
perceived as the norm.
Read More
From Nancy Clark's The Athlete's Kitchen, April 2008
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