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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 8 MIN

#022 - How I’d get into running if I had to start all over again (Galloway Method)

from Run Your Race Podcast · host Pierce Showe

After seven years of running experience, I share the exact approach I would take if I had to start my running journey all over again.• Don't compare your times to others on social media—you don't see all the miles they've put in to build their fitness• Use the Galloway method (run-walk-run) when starting out to reset your form, lower heart rate, and make runs mentally manageable• Focus on time rather than distance when beginning—aim for 30, 40, then 60-minute runs at conversational pace• Start with 2-3 runs per week: two easy pace runs during the week and one longer run on weekends• Follow the 10% rule—increase volume by 10% weekly for three weeks, then drop to 70-80% on the fourth week• Join a run club or find running partners to make the time pass faster• Build sustainability through a strong aerobic base to prevent injuriesGo out and run your race.

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After seven years of running experience, I share the exact approach I would take if I had to start my running journey all over again. • Don't compare your times to others on social media—you don't see all the miles they've put in to build their fitness • Use the Galloway method (run-walk-run) when starting out to reset your form, lower heart rate, and make runs mentally manageable • Focus on time rather than distance when beginning—aim for 30, 40, then 60-minute runs at conversational pace •...

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