Running Until You're 100

For those unfamiliar with Olympian Galloway's books, his books are straight forward and uncomplicated. He can make topics that are relatively complicated such as discussing how your metabolism works in a few pages and make it understandable. His book covers a variety of topics that do cater to the masters runner that includes heath issues, psychological aspects, training methods, drills (my favorite), running form, his walk/run method, nutrition for aging runners, fat burning , nutrition and more. There's some hard realities such as the need to cut back on training based on age such as every other day from 45-59 and use cross training as an alternative. Good training tips like using more hill work to replace track work to reap benefits of strength training with some speed and power. He also emphasizes the need to maintain the long run. An example of his brevity is his discussion of two conditioning drills that help with speed and form, cadence and acceleration/glide. Both drills are helpful but are described so briefly, I had to read the cadence drill twice to realize how simply it is to apply. If you've read Jack Daniels books which are far more advanced and for relatively competitive runners, this probably is not your book. Gallloway generally writes for the masses, those that are more inclined to have a goal of finishing a marathon as opposed to a fast time, not that his training tips can't help everyone to some degree, and those that just enjoy running for exercise. I gave the book four stars because it lacks an index and a list of references. Galloway also has a friendly web site and fun running vacation camps.

I am in my 70's and just began running. This book is wonderful and very encouraging. I have joined Albuquerque Fit which is a running group that is based on this book---Walk, Run and no injuries. It is written by a man who became an Olympic runner and is well written, easy to read and very encouraging for older runners. I couldn't even run for 1 minute when I started Albuquerque Fit and now can run 3 minutes and walk (rest) 2 min. I'll be running a 4.5 mile run on Sat. and am so excited that I will be running more than walking now. This method works and I haven't felt any pain or discomfort. It has given me more energy than I've ever had, has helped me tone up and lose weight and inches, and gives me such a good feeling both mentally and physically. I you ever thought you were too old to run. Don't even go there. People in my Albuquerque fit---older than me are running and enjoying. There are groups like this all over the country. Look it up and enjoy. It has become my sincere passion and life style.

An optimist might ask “What about beyond 100?” The author, based on over 30 years of coaching experience, is encouraging in his claims that he can help you enjoy running and avoid injury. He does this with undeniably direct, practical advice. But the approach here is a little too categoric for my taste. We are exhorted to eat small amounts every two hours to keep our blood sugar up, which seems to contradict the recent evidence about the benefits of intermittent fasting for health and longevity. And the tables breaking down the ratios of walking and running to the 30-second level seem too complicated for this ageing runner. I crave simplicity as much as safety, and for that I feel you can’t beat Run Forever by Amby Burfoot.

I'm one of those runners who always thought that stopping for a "breather" on your run is a sign of failure, which is why when I recently saw Jeff Galloway speak about his "run-walk-run method" I was both surprised, and very curious to learn more! Based on the authors recommendation I picked up this book, but was somewhat disappointed. To be clear, the method and the thinking behind it makes perfect sense: the most important aspect of running is to enjoy it, and to enjoy it long-term, which also means minimizing, or even better, eliminating injuries. The "run-walk-run" method builds on a simple observation that a periodic walking break can help your muscles recover much faster, and in some cases will even allow you to finish with a better time.The method is simple and Jeff provides a suggested table of "run-walk" splits based on your speed, which you can also find online. The book itself is geared towards beginners and people interested in picking up running in the "older age group" - I didn't find anything here that other books on running didn't cover. To be fair, it is a nice, quick and very readable introduction.

Still not sure how to do miracle mile. Test 1 mile only each time and average over several weeks or a few miles each time and average?

Very inspiring book, made me realize that I might have been trying to run too many days per week. Also a real eye opener about "okay to rapidly walk" intermittently while running a 5K or more.Only thing lacking was an actual "plan" for training for a 5K at my age of 71.

This book serves best a supplement to one of Galloway's other books, such as Half Marathon: You Can Do It. It is mostly self-contained, but it lacks the detailed descriptions of training programs found elsewhere. It does, however, have new material and focused advice for aging runners that I found well worth reading.

I'm a middle age female runner who has suffers with shin splints for the last two years. I have tried everything possible to get rid of them with no success. After reading Jeff's book I tried the run walk run program and I am pleased to say that not only are my shin splints gone, but I'm back to running at least 3 days a week and currently training for a 10K using Jeff's program. Jeff gives some great training tips. As an "older" runner I recommend this book and Jeff's program. I also purchased Galloway's Book on Running.

Bought Kindle version of this. Around halfway through, formatting problems made much of it unreadable - the text went from normal horizontal lines to a single, vertical line per page! Until I got to this point I was finding the book so-so. Thereafter, it became deeply unsatisfactory. Certainly not worth the money spent on it.

Boy have I been overtraining. No wonder I am always injured. I had planned to run until I was 60 then give up. But now I don’t see why I can’t run till I drop. Marathon booked for next year.

Excellent book. I would recommend this book to all who are interested in lifelong fitness and health.

Really enjoyed the book. Very interesting to learn about the walk run method

Just what I wanted