Jeffing: The Evolution of the Run-Walk Method & How to Use It Effectively

The RunRX Podcast

🏃‍♂️ Have you heard of "Jeffing"? In this episode, Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie break down the evolution of the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk Method and why it’s now being called “Jeffing.” If you’ve ever struggled with maintaining pace in long-distance running or felt like you needed breaks but didn’t know how to take them effectively, this episode is for you!

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✔️ What is Jeffing, and how did Jeff Galloway revolutionize marathon training?

✔️ Why walking during a run can actually improve endurance & reduce injury risk

✔️ The difference between the original Galloway method and today’s updated Jeffing approach

✔️ How shorter walk breaks (30 sec instead of 1 min) improve efficiency & performance

✔️ Why RunRX emphasizes strategic stopping over scheduled walk breaks

✔️ The best running drills to reset form & avoid sluggish restarts

🏃‍♀️ Looking for better running technique? Coach Valerie shares her proven method of using short resets & movement drills to keep your form strong and your body feeling light and elastic!

📺 Watch the full breakdown & technique demos on YouTube! Subscribe to RunRX on YouTube to get exclusive deep-dive training videos on running mechanics, injury prevention, and strength for runners.

📺 Check out the Walk-Run Video we discussed on YouTube

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