{"id":6392,"date":"2015-09-15T15:20:23","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T19:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/millheiser.com\/hokeyblog\/?p=6392"},"modified":"2015-09-15T15:25:23","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T19:25:23","slug":"jeff-galloways-training-motivation-tips-10-or-be-who-you-must-thats-a-part-of-the-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millheiser.com\/hokeyblog\/2015\/09\/15\/jeff-galloways-training-motivation-tips-10-or-be-who-you-must-thats-a-part-of-the-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Galloway\u2019s Training & Motivation Tips #10, or: \u201cBe who you must, that’s a part of the plan\u2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome back to the glittering pageantry of Jeff Galloway’s Training & Motivation Tips<\/strong>. We’re here with our tenth iteration of tips and tricks from Jedi Master Jeff Galloway himself, to make you both a stronger Jedi and, more importantly, a stronger, healthier runner. Hopefully you’ll forgive any overt Star Warsiness; I just registered for the Star Wars – Dark Side event and I’m in a bit of a giddy and sadly geeky mood.<\/p>\n

But that’s not why we’re here today. Let’s talk about preparedness, shall we? Like everything in life, you need to know exactly what you’re doing, especially when it involves fitness and your health. You need a PLAN. And you also need to know how and when to call an audible when Things Don’t Go According To Plan. And all of that takes a careful degree of forethought and just a bit of knowledge. Research what is best for you, and what to do when what you’ve carefully prepared for (“A Glorious Ten Miler On The Beach At Daybreak!”) turns out to be something wholly other (“Sand Flea Infestation In The Midst of A Category-4 Cyclone!”).<\/p>\n

Without planning, you might end up in more than a bit of a mess…<\/p>\n

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Well without further ado, let’s let Jeff take things away in a saucy little number that’d he love to call…<\/p>\n

THE TRAINING PLAN<\/h1>\n

WHY SHOULD I HAVE A TRAINING PLAN?<\/strong> When using a proven strategy, a runner gains control over fatigue while improving motivation. Those who follow the right training plan, for the individual, tend to improve more, with less injury risk.<\/p>\n

WOULD BEGINNERS BENEFIT MORE FROM A PLAN?<\/strong> Unfortunately, most beginners \u201crun as they feel\u201d or follow conflicting advice. This leads to confusion and more aches and pains. The right schedule will systematically increase the type of running needed for a goal, with strategic rest for rebuilding.<\/p>\n

KEY TRAINING ELEMENTS:<\/strong>
\n1) A longer run builds endurance, 2) a hilly run builds strength, 3) Scenic or social runs insert fun and keep you coming back for more.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS ADDED TO A PLAN IF THE GOAL IS TO RUN FASTER?<\/strong> The right training plan will gradually increase the speed repetitions needed for the individual goal. Easier days and rest days must be inserted before and after speed workouts. To avoid injury, the pace and the increase must be realistic for the individual.<\/p>\n

EVERY OTHER DAY! <\/strong>Most runners\u2014especially beginners\u2014run best when they run every other day. This allows for the \u201cweak links\u201d to heal. The very slow long run is usually on the weekend, when there is more time available. Hills and fun days can be run on the short runs during the week (for example, Tuesday and Thursday)<\/p>\n

SHOULD I EXERCISE ON NON-RUNNING DAYS?<\/strong> While you don’t have to exert yourself on non running days to improve your running, exercise will energize your mind, and improve your attitude and vitality\u2014while burning some fat. So I recommend any exercise that does not fatigue the calf muscle, such as recreational walking.<\/p>\n

DOES VARIETY HELP?<\/strong> Changing things a bit can improve motivation. You don’t have to change the \u201cmission\u201d on specific days, but alternating some of the courses or running with different groups can make each day more interesting.<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE VARIOUS MISSIONS, FOR VARIOUS DAYS?<\/strong> Each type of run bestows a different benefit. Hill runs build strength. Drills that work on cadence, gentle acceleration and gliding will improve your running form. Long runs produce stamina and endurance.<\/p>\n

WHAT SHOULD I DO THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER LONG OR FASTER RUNS? <\/strong>Take it easy on these days. Do little or no exercise, don’t over-eat, drink 8 glasses of water\/sports drinks, and focus on how you will enjoy the next run.<\/p>\n

SHOULD I SKIP THE REST DAYS\u2014TO IMPROVE MORE QUICKLY?<\/strong> Not Recommended!<\/em> It is during the days off from running that the running body rebuilds and improves. While some runners can get away with running short and slow runs on rest days for a while, these \u201cjunk miles\u201d can compromise recovery and lead to injuries.<\/p>\n

IF I DON\u2019T LIKE A WORKOUT CAN I SUBSTITUTE?<\/strong> Following a consistent plan is more likely to lead to success and improve motivation. Those who pick various elements from different schedules experience more burnout and injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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