Jeff Galloway is a well-known and respected runner who advocates a run-walk approach to running. Many people are faster when they run-walk than when they continuous run. My running times are about the same for both continuous running and run-walk....I'm slow either way. My coach and good friend will continuous run the first half of a marathon and run-walk the second half and is faster the second half.
Principles behind Run Walk Run:
• Continuous use of a muscle will result in quicker fatigue
• The longer the run segment, the more fatigue
• Run Walk Run is a form of interval training
• Conservation of resources
• Quicker recovery
• Less stress on the “weak links”
• Ability to enjoy endorphins
• Reduce core body temperature
So, what's up with Shuffling? Because I am only allowed to walk for the next few weeks, I was reviewing Jeff Galloway's tips on walking and came across something that might be helpful to long-distance hikers to prevent injury.
Principles behind Run Walk Run:
• Continuous use of a muscle will result in quicker fatigue
• The longer the run segment, the more fatigue
• Run Walk Run is a form of interval training
• Conservation of resources
• Quicker recovery
• Less stress on the “weak links”
• Ability to enjoy endorphins
• Reduce core body temperature
So, what's up with Shuffling? Because I am only allowed to walk for the next few weeks, I was reviewing Jeff Galloway's tips on walking and came across something that might be helpful to long-distance hikers to prevent injury.
Lost in the right direction.