Week 10, Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of NYC Marathon Training: A 5-mile run, 20 minutes of cycling, strength training, 3.21 mile run, 3 mile race, and 22 miles on Sunday (including the 5th Ave Mile!)
Wanted to let you know that Gary used walk breaks in a couple of marathons and found them very helpful and thought that overall they helped prevent late-race exhaustion and resulted in an overall faster time than he would have had with running alone. He did the Galloway method, which I think is run nine minutes, walk one minute, repeat. I think he found pre-planned walk breaks less demoralizing than just running for 18-20 miles and feeling compelled to walk awhile due to tiredness or having started too fast.
I enjoy your posts very much and wish you continued success!
Hi, Lisa,
Wanted to let you know that Gary used walk breaks in a couple of marathons and found them very helpful and thought that overall they helped prevent late-race exhaustion and resulted in an overall faster time than he would have had with running alone. He did the Galloway method, which I think is run nine minutes, walk one minute, repeat. I think he found pre-planned walk breaks less demoralizing than just running for 18-20 miles and feeling compelled to walk awhile due to tiredness or having started too fast.
I enjoy your posts very much and wish you continued success!