After seven years of running experience, I share the exact approach I would take if I had to start my running journey all over again. • Don't compare your times to others on social media—you don't see all the miles they've put in to build their fitness • Use the Galloway method (run-walk-run) when starting out to reset your form, lower heart rate, and make runs mentally manageable • Focus on time rather than distance when beginning—aim for 30, 40, then 60-minute runs at conversational pace •...
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After seven years of running experience, I share the exact approach I would take if I had to start my running journey all over again. • Don't compare your times to others on social media—you don't see all the miles they've put in to build their fitness • Use the Galloway method (run-walk-run) when starting out to reset your form, lower heart rate, and make runs mentally manageable • Focus on time rather than distance when beginning—aim for 30, 40, then 60-minute runs at conversational pace •...
#009: Tara Dower - Fastest Known Time On The Appalachian Trail (2,000+ Miles In 40 Days)
Run Your Race Podcast
51 minutes
10 months ago
#009: Tara Dower - Fastest Known Time On The Appalachian Trail (2,000+ Miles In 40 Days)
What drives someone to attempt the seemingly impossible and succeed against all odds? Meet Tara Dower, a professional ultra runner and through hiker who has done just that, achieving a record-breaking Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail. Tara's journey is a compelling blend of resilience and passion, starting from her unique upbringing with a love for the outdoors and sports like soccer, which built her endurance. Her initial attempt at the trail in 2017 was thwarted by a panic ...
Run Your Race Podcast
After seven years of running experience, I share the exact approach I would take if I had to start my running journey all over again. • Don't compare your times to others on social media—you don't see all the miles they've put in to build their fitness • Use the Galloway method (run-walk-run) when starting out to reset your form, lower heart rate, and make runs mentally manageable • Focus on time rather than distance when beginning—aim for 30, 40, then 60-minute runs at conversational pace •...
