Skip to content
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS $35+
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL US ORDERS $35+
Galloway's 5K/10K Running - Paperback | Diverse Reads

Galloway's 5K/10K Running

Availability:
Only 1 left!
$16.95 - $16.95
$16.95
$16.99
$16.99 - $16.99
$16.99

In this book for runners and walkers, Olympian Jeff Galloway offers an easy, time-efficient training method for a 5K or 10K. By using Galloway's proven Run Walk Run® method, every runner will gain control over fatigue while reducing or eliminating aches and pains. The detailed training schedules help beginners finish each training session strong, and the time goal programs help advanced runners shave time off their finishes. In addition to the training plans, Galloway provides easy-to-read advice on medical checkups, nutrition for runners, fat-burning workouts, choosing appropriate running shoes, and how to stay motivated. With the race day checklist, every runner will be prepared for the big day, reducing the stress that happens before the first race. With this book, all runners, at any level, will reduce fatigue and finish each race strong!

ISBN-13: 9781782552062

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Meyer Meyer Sport

Publication Date: 10-01-2020

Pages: 200

Product Dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)

Jeff Galloway was an average teenage runner who kept learning and working harder until he became an Olympian. He is the author of the bestselling running book in North America (Galloway's Book on Running) and was a Runner's World columnist for more than 20 years, as well as an international speaker for more than 200 running and fitness sessions each year. He has worked with over 400,000 average people training for specific goals. Galloway is the designer of the walk-run, low-mileage marathon training program, Galloway Run Walk Run®, that has an over 98% success rate.

Table of Contents

1 5K-10K: The most Popular Distances 7

2 Setting Goals and Priorities 9

3 Important Health Information 12

4 Practical Information: Shoes and Equipment 15

5 The Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method 20

6 The Magic Mile Gives you a Realistic Goal and Pace 25

7 Preseason Conditioning 32

8 "To Finish" Training Programs 34

9 Time Goal Programs-If you've Run a 5K or 10K 38

5K Schedules 46

10K Schedules 60

10 What Happens to us as we Train 78

11 5K & 10K Drills to Make Running Faster and Easier 80

12 Speed Training is Crucial for 5K/10K Performance 84

13 5K/10K Race Day Timetable 93

14 A Journal gives you Control Over your Training 102

15 5K/10K Running Form 109

16 Walking Form And "Shuffling" 117

17 Lowering Body Fat: Less Pavement Pounding, Faster Times, Quicker Recovery 121

18 Practical Eating Issues 125

19 Staying Motivated 129

20 Cross-Training for the 5K/10K 132

21 Dealing with the Weather 136

22 Troubleshooting 146

23 Troubleshooting Aches and Pains 158

24 Major Differences as you get Older 163

25 Products that Enhance Running 170