Galloway’s Book on Running Reviews
Feb17
Galloway’s Book on Running
- ISBN13: 9780936070278
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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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Review by Elderbear for Galloway’s Book on Running
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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….
Review by Daniel C. Wilcock for Galloway’s Book on Running
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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).
Review by Dario Floreano for Galloway’s Book on Running
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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!
Review by Peter E Andrew for Galloway’s Book on Running
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A great book with one exception. I purchased the First edition of this book and used it as a guideline for my 1st marathon. In preparation for a 2nd marathon, now several years later, I purchased the second edition as I lost the first book. I was disappointed to discover that this edition does not include a marathon Training Program.
Review by E. Gregory for Galloway’s Book on Running
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I was never a runner, I’m in my mid-30′s, mom of kids, and I realized that I needed to get in shape, like zillions of other moms out there. My friend does 5k’s every chance she gets, and I just got overwhelmed by her athleticism and what she could do, because I *knew* I couldn’t do it.
But then, my neighbor who lost 100 lbs, in 1 year, from training for the marathon by using this book, gave us this book. I was so surprised at how Galloway tells you how to pace yourself! He gives this schedule that allows you to see your improvements but not feel like you must exercise EVERY DAY to achieve it. I learned so much about running, and ran my first 5k last fall!! I still don’t like running, but I *love* what it does for me – I’m in great shape, stronger, and I have tons more energy to deal with my kids!