| Training & Nutrition Newsletter:
January 2007
Improving the Experience - for you!
Galloway's New Year's Resolutions
* Fat-burning and nutrition weekends--the full experience
* Create an energizing radio show about running/walking
* Help more kids enjoy fitness
* Help raise more than a million dollars to end breast cancer
Due to popular request, several fat burning weekends, at Blue Mountain
Beach, will feature 10,000 steps a day, how to use free website
food monitoring, with actual foods presented 6-10 times a day: Jan
19-21, Feb 23-25 are the first two of these. You'll not only learn
how to burn--you'll do it.
Our brand new Women’s Running (and Chocolate) Retreat will
be March 9-11. We’re looking forward to a fun weekend that
will include guest Ruth Parker, M.D., who will host a session on
women’s health and fitness issues.
If you own a company which would like to sponsor a radio program
that could help people change their lives for the better, please
contact me (runwalkrun@mindspring.com)
My new book FIT KIDS--SMARTER KIDS highlights the research showing
that kids who do exertion-oriented fitness activities, do better
in school and in life. I will be working with a number of school
systems, youth programs and parent groups in this area. This book
is on special on our website this month and is a great gift for
parents or teachers who have a chance to get their kids active.
Start making plans now to join me for the Athens Marathon in November.
This will be my __th year and it’s still my favorite.
I'm working on an exciting new marathon/half marathon on February
17, 2008 THE MARATHON TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER. Put this date on your
calendar for a fun weekend: 100% of the race entry fee will go to
breast cancer research/care. To start your own training group for
this event contact Kim (kim@jeffgalloway.com)
Overall, I wish you an unlimited supply of endorphins this year.
Jeff
Jeff Galloway
US Olympian & Advisor to all runners and walkers
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SPECIALS
Purchase any item through January 31, 2007 and receive a FREE Javette
Sample!
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MEDICAL ADVICE
Always see a doctor for medical problems, especially a physician
who wants to get you back out there on the sidewalks or trails.
Always get your doctor's OK when you train strenuously. This newsletter
is an offering of information from one runner to another.
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FACT: Running faster at shorter distances can improve longer distance
times.
* To run a faster marathon, train to run a faster half marathon
* To run a faster half marathon, train to run a faster 10K
* To run a faster 10K, train to run a faster 5K
* To run a faster 5K, train to run a faster mile
From Running A Year Round Plan
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AUSTIN IS JEFF'S CHOICE IN FEBRUARY
"Join me in Austin on February 16-18 for the AT&T Austin
Marathon and Half. Not only is this a beautiful course with a great
expo, music, etc. Downtown Austin comes alive with music every evening,
great restaurants, and friendly people." more info
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LEFT BRAIN vs RIGHT BRAIN
The brain has two hemispheres that are separate and don't interconnect.
The logical left brain does our business activities, trying to steer
us into pleasure and away from discomfort. The creative and intuitive
right side is an unlimited source of solutions to problems and connects
us to hidden strengths.
As we accumulate stress, the left brains sends us a stream of messages
telling us to "slow down" and "this isn't your day"
and even philosophical messages like "why are you doing this."
We are all capable of staying on track, and even pushing to a higher
level of performance-even when the left brain is saying these things.
The first important step in taking command over motivation is to
ignore the left brain unless there is a legitimate reason of health
or safety (very rare), or in fact, you are running a lot faster
than you are ready to run. You can deal with the left brain, through
a series of mental training drills.
Read more in Running A Year Round Plan
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SUCCESS STORIES
Dear Jeff: I'm a 39 year old stay at home mother of 4 and just
successfully completed my first marathon through Disney World. Thanks
to my supportive family, an awesome trainer, and your marathon book,
I came away from that experience of a life time excited and looking
forward to my next marathon in Portland, OR in October! Thank you
for your encouragement in the book and laying out a training program
that even the beginner can understand.
I am injury free, motivated, and ready to pass along my zeal.
J.D.
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A big thank you for the inspirational reading in your book Half
Marathon. I live in England needing encouragement to start running
at the age of 69 years, I have embarked on the beginners 38 week
training schedule. I am now on week 12 of the plan and to date am
injury free and enjoying running. With your book and the encouragement
of my daughter I feel very positive that I shall cross that line
and celebrate a 70th birthday as a runner!!
M. S.
More Success Stories. Send YOUR story to info@jeffgalloway.com
and you may be published!
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JEFF'S SCHEDULE of Clinics, Race Expos, Retreats, etc. Jeff's Schedule
Running Schools Running School Info
- January: Orange County, San Jose
- February: Austin, Boise
- March: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Rome GA
- April: Atlanta, Dallas, Big Sur, Burlingame, Layton UT, Milwaukee,
Sarasota, Washington DC
- May: Cleveland, Raleigh
Beach Retreats Beach Retreat Info
* January 19-21, 2007 "Fat Burning"
* February 23-25, 2007 "Fat Burning and Getting Faster"
* March 9-11, 2007 Women’s Running (and Chocolate) Weekend
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JEFF'S RACE PICKS
Austin Marathon Feb 18
LA Marathon Mar 4
Big Sur Marathon Apr 29
Cleveland Marathon May 20
KP Corporate Run/Walk Sept 27
Portland Marathon Oct 7
Des Moines Marathon Oct 21
Marine Corps Marathon Oct 27
Athens, Greece Marathon Nov 4
Breast Cancer Marathon, Jacksonville Feb 17, 2008
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SIGNS OF INJURY
1. Inflammation - any type of swelling
2. Loss of function - the foot, etc. doesn't work correctly
3. Pain - that does not go away when you "shuffle" for
a few minutes
HOW FAST WILL I LOSE MY CONDITIONING?
Studies have shown that you can maintain conditioning even when
you don't exercise for 5 days. Surely you want to continue regular
walking if you can, but staying injury free has an even higher priority.
So don't be afraid to take up to 5 days off when a "weak link"
kicks in. In most cases you will only stop for 2-3 days.
From Walking A Complete Guide
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FUN ACTIVITIES AT HOME
Exercise is a reward to the body and mind-energizing many systems
at once. Adults can explain the many benefits as they get kids involved
in activities that are fun. Before you get started playing, here
are a few things to consider:
1. Find the activities that the kids are interested in doing.
2. Make it easy for the kids to do the exercise.
3. Be creative and adapt to new interests, and try short amounts
of several activities.
4. Join in!
5. Find a way to make every kid feel successful every day.
6. Every minute of exercise is positive. Verbal rewards are much
more powerful than you think.
From Fit Kids Smarter Kids
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TRAINING PROGRAM KICKOFFS More info
January: Orange County, San Jose
March: Chicago, Houston, L.A., Valparaiso
April: Atlanta Full, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, L.A., Metro
DC, Milwaukee, Sarasota, Tampa
May: Raleigh
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THE ATHLETE'S KITCHEN
Copyright: Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Nutrition—Your missing link?
“I've got my training down to a science, but nutrition is
my missing link.”
“My diet is horrible. I'm so good at exercising but I'm so
bad at eating.”
“I'm running hard but not getting the results I want. I guess
I should eat better...?”
Some runners joke about their seafood diet. They “see”
food, and they eat it. Sometimes they eat too much, and often they
eat the “wrong” foods. While there's no secret some
good runners have junky diets, the question arises: How much better
could those athletes perform if they were to eat better?
The answer, as documented by research studies, suggests 6% to 20%
better. Wow—that’s a lot! Eating the right foods at
the right times makes a significant improvement not only in today’s
running performance and weight management, but also in tomorrow’s
health and well-being. I've helped many very good runners build
stronger muscles, run faster marathons, compete with higher energy;
and many fitness joggers to train better, lose weight, and improve
dramatically. Perhaps this can be your year to significantly enhance
your health and performance by fueling your body appropriately.
Don’t just eat; eat right
To their demise, many runners not only fail to eat well, they are
also unaware of the benefits to be gained by consulting with a sports
dietitian. The common explanation is “I know what I should
eat, I just don't do it.” If this sounds familiar, you undoubtedly
do know you should get your Vitamin C from fruits and veggies, not
from C-3 supplements (translation: Chocolate Chip Cookies). And
you undoubtedly know you shouldn't dive into the half-gallon container
of ice cream the minute you return home from a long run. But why
do you continue these behaviors? And how can you revise those habits?
These are the issues that deserve your attention.
Nutrition information often goes in one ear and out the other,
without getting stuck in your brain and put into action. That’s
because you may be confusing “eating well” with undesired
feelings of denial and deprivation, or with a deficiency of fun-foods
and an excess of duty-foods. Life without cookies can seem dark
and gloomy. Plus, on a sub-conscious level, you may be responding
to media's messages that persuade you to indulge. You deserve a
food reward today. Right?
Given that you know what you should eat for health and performance,
you have no need to team up with a sports dietitian, right? (After
all, why would you pay someone to embarrass yourself while confessing
your quirky food habits?) A sports dietitian can help you have cake
and eat it too—and find a livable balance between a “junky
diet” and a good fueling plan that is both enjoyable and benefits
your training and performance.
Knowledge is power
You don't know what you don't know. I work with a lot of highly
intelligent runners with lots of nutrition knowledge, but they are
not registered dietitians (RDs) with at least four years of undergraduate
education related to food and nutrition sciences and another year
or two of a dietetics internship and/or graduate school. Your coach,
exercise physiologist, parents and teammates may appear to be nutrition
experts and offer nutrition advice, but only registered dietitians
(RDs) have the training that makes them professionally recognized
as the true nutrition experts.
RDs who specialize in sports nutrition can now take an exam to
become Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
The American Dietetic Association, the nation's largest group of
nutrition professionals, acknowledges this specialty niche—just
as they have for RDs who specialize in renal disease and pediatrics.
Sports dietitians who meet specific educational requirements and
work experiences are eligible to take the exam and qualify for this
meaningful CSSD title. CSSDs know the ins and outs of foods and
fluids as they relate to physical activity and athletic performance.
Make an appointment today
To find a local CSSD sports dietitian, use the “Find a SCAN
Dietitian” referral network at www.SCANdpg.org, the website
for SCAN, the sports nutrition dietetics practice group of ADA.
Or go to www.eatright.org, ADA’s website. Put your zip code
into the Find A Nutrition Professional referral network.
What can you learn from a CSSD/sports dietitian?
• How many calories you deserve to eat … and how many
of them can be from junk food (if desired).
• When to eat so you optimize energy, muscle growth and repair,
and performance. No more running out of gas during workouts...or
at work, for that matter!
• The right balance of carbs to fuel your muscles and protein
to build your muscles—with sample menus and food ideas.
• How much dietary fat is OK to eat—without clogging
your arteries—and how to choose foods with the health-protective
fats.
• How to sneak more fruits and veggies into your daily food
plan so you effortlessly enjoy these sources of abundant all-natural
vitamins and minerals.
• Tips to tame the cookie monster. (Hint: The cookie monster
visits when you get too hungry; front-load your calories.)
• How to get enough protein at meals, even if you are a vegetarian.
The money you save on protein supplements can likely pay for your
nutrition consultation!
The bottom line
If you show up for training, physical therapy, massages, etc., but
do not show up for sports meals, think again. When your goal is
to move to the next level of performance, consulting with a sports
dietitian can be your winning edge
Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD is board Certified as a Specialist in
Sports Dietetics. She counsels causal and competitive athletes in
her private practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center
in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). She is author of the best selling
Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, her Food Guide for
Marathoners, and her Cyclist’s Food Guide, available at www.nancyclarkrd.com.
See also www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com.
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