Jeff Galloway's Blog

My Comeback Continues ... Big Wild Life Runs

My comeback after the hip fracture continues:  On August 19 I ran my second marathon after my return from the hip fracture I suffered in March and April.  My "return to marathoning" occurred in Missoula, last month.  This month I ran the Big Wild Life Run Marathon in Anchorage and ran over an hour faster than in Missoula.  I used a strategy of (run 20 seconds/walk 20 seconds) for the first half and (run 15 seconds/walk 10 seconds) for the second half.

The BWLR is a hidden gem: Well organized, not crowded, easy walk to start/finish from hotels, friendly people, beautiful course, possibility of wildlife sightings and temperatures that are usually in the 50's. This is a special experience with opportunities to visit some unique Alaska sites and national parks.

Setting up a problem-solving run

• Run slowly – the frontal lobe is activated by running, but too much stress reduces effectiveness
• Get into a rhythm – provides structure, stimulation, and a positive environment for both left and right brain activity
• Have a mantra – it should mention the problem, or be a positive statement, “I can solve this.”
• Laugh and smile – this opens up the positive hormones and stimulates right brain activity
• Think of the problems and say “I can do it” 3-5 times, regularly
• Enjoy every minute of your run

From 100 Reasons to Run...Now!