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We are part of a revolution which is quietly changing millions of people. Those who do not exercise must fight a war of bodily attrition and diminishing willpower year by year. Because of the increased stress and greate r efficiency required in the future, exercisers can cope with these problems and are building some of the major bridges into the 21st century. The benefits we derive from our exercise will depend to a great extent upon h ow we bring the mind and the body together.
A body of knowledge is being created by the regular fitness participants of the 1990's, in the neighborhood streets, the trails and in the road races across the world. I am compiling this information into a fitness manua l for the next century. I hope that you will help me when you have a story about a frontline hero (such as yourself) in this revolution.
The Fun Rewards Fun courses, people, events If it's fun, you'll do it; if you do it regularly, you'll get better
Mindpower Visualization: You can accomplish almost anything with the right technique Mental Training: Focusing, Goal Setting, Rehearsal Diversion, Strategy, Power Words and Phrases -- Individualized Boosters
Below the Tiredness Threshold Being aware of your current capability Pushing slightly ahead of this on one run per week Building in rest before it is needed Easy days, easy weeks, easy months
Training: The Key Elements The long run Light accelerations Hills More fartlek, less track work
Other Elements Form -- Posture, Stride Length, Turnover Strength Training Power Foods Massage
Cross Training Variety, alternative muscle development, new mental outlook Running in the water, XC skiing, cycling, snow-shoeing One long day, one speed day, one fun day Be innovative
Teamwork: Mind and Body Communication Monitoring -- for the best pacing Going to the Source Using the Right Brain
Spreading the Word Our own stress release The joy of helping others Corporate Team-Building
Please tell me about your experiences, heroes, comments: Jeff Galloway, P.O. Box 76843, Atlanta, GA 30358
Note: Olympian Jeff Galloway is the author of Galloway's Book on Running, Return of the Tribes to Peachtree Street, and Marathon! and is a monthly columnist in Runner's World. His low mileage maratho n training program is in 30 plus cities in North America.
