• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

Jeff Galloway: Tips for Injury

March 13, 2015 | blogging, fitness, health, injury, running, tips

Hi friends! I fly out to LA today for the LA marathon! I can’t wait to make new friends, see old friends, and hang out with the ASICS crew. While I am flying across the country, be sure to check out these tips on injury and prevention from Jeff Galloway. I will be using his run walk run method for Sunday’s race!

Jeff Galloway injury tips:

Most injuries experienced by my runners are due to 1) pacing long runs too fast, 2) increasing the weekly mileage too quickly, 3)lengthening stride and 4) stretching.

The principle in staying injury free is to balance gentle stress with the right recovery periods-allowing for rebuilding. (for more information, see my book RUNNING INJURIES)

Finding the right Run Walk Run strategy from the beginning of a run has been the best way I’ve found to stay injury free, come back from an injury and in some cases, continue to run while the injury heals. (See my book RUN WALK RUN)

—-

  • Are you concerned that running will damage joints, and other body parts ? I was told this regularly, from my first week of running over 50 years ago but the research shows the opposite result: Runners have healthier joints, etc. than non runners as the decades go by.
  • While researching for my book RUNNING UNTIL YOU’RE 100, I reviewed dozens of studies and could not find one showing that running harms legs, feet, joints, etc.
  • It may surprise you to know that many studies show that runners have fewer orthopedic issues compared with non-runners as the years go by.
  • A respected and large population study out of Stanford following thousands of runners over 50 who had run for more than 20 years concluded that runners had less than 25% of orthopedic issues compared with non runners of the same age.

As long as you stay below the threshold of irritation you can often continue to run while the injury heals.

——————————

The last line about continuing to run while an injury heals is what helped me finish training for the LA marathon, as I was recovering from tendonitis. I’m still doing physical therapy exercises though!

 

QOTD: Do you find these tips helpful? Have you run through an injury?

Like this:

Like Loading...

Sign up for my newsletter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:26 am

    Good luck Heather!!! So excited for you!!!

  2. Karen says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Have so much fun, friend! Love Jeff Galloway!! 🙂

  3. Lesley says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:28 am

    I’ve run through an injury but it only got worse. I had many weaknesses that needed to be corrected.

  4. Jen says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:16 am

    SO excited for you! You’re going to have so much fun!

Trackbacks

  1. runningwithsass says:
    March 13, 2015 at 1:44 am

    Jeff Galloway: Tips for Injury

    Hi friends! I fly out to LA today for the LA marathon! I can’t wait to make new friends, see old friends

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a 30 something southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 10-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • Family Fun in Tuscaloosa: Your Ultimate Getaway Beyond Game Day
  • 5 Reasons to Try a New Way of Travel
  • Experience Superhero-Sized Fun at Gaylord Opryland DC Summer
  • Digital Nomads: Safely Working Remotely While You Roam
  • Tips for Surviving (and Thriving) as a Travel Ball Mom

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
#doordashpartner So busy with back-to-school chao #doordashpartner  So busy with back-to-school chaos that dinner almost didn’t happen? 🍎📚 

DoorDash saves the night! Between basketball practice, work, and everything in between, @doordash makes dinner simple. From family favorites to new cravings, it’s all at my fingertips—delivered fast, so I can focus on life (and maybe a little me time 😏).

 ✨ Special Offer for New Customers: 40% off (up to $10) on your first order of $15 or more. Minimum subtotal: $15. Alcohol orders excluded. 

Use code LOOKINGGLASS40NEW AND use it at the 🔗 in bio for the discount! Must do both. 

What’s your go-to order when life gets hectic? 🍕🍔

#DoordashPartner #BusyLifeMadeEasy #DinnerSolved #MomLife”
👻✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is 👻✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of my FAVORITE Disney events of the year! 🎃 From an exclusive spooky parade and fireworks to trick-or-treating through Magic Kingdom, and amazing merchandise, it’s pure Halloween magic. 🕸️🍭

Here’s the best part: you don’t have to pay full price! 🐸 Undercover Tourist makes it super easy to save on party tickets:
✅ Same Disney tickets, just for less—no catch!
✅ Book 100% online, no agents required
✅ Instant email delivery + link right into your My Disney Experience app
✅ Best Price Guarantee + 365-day refund policy

🎟️✨ Get discount tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party today with Undercover Tourist and book with confidence after 25+ years helping families save on Disney magic.

🔗 in my bio 

A huge thanks to @themeparkfrog and @waltdisneyworld for hosting me! #froghopwdw 

#disneyhalloween #mnsshp #mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #notsoscary #bootoyou #thisishalloween
Truth: I had an AMAZING TIME at @waltdisneyworld b Truth: I had an AMAZING TIME at @waltdisneyworld but ssssshhhhhh. Don’t tell my kiddo. Have you ever been to Disney without your kids? 😝

Share with someone who gets it! 

#disneyadult #disneyfunny #disneymeme #disneymillennial #disneymom
Now that Emma Kate’s in 5th grade, she’s ready Now that Emma Kate’s in 5th grade, she’s ready for a little more independence… and I’m ready for the peace of mind that comes with her COSMO JrTrack smartwatch. 💛 ad

With real calling, messaging, GPS tracking, and only approved contacts, it’s the 1990s simple we miss—with the 2025 safety our kids need.

The JrTrack is so much more than a smartwatch—it’s about inspiring kid-safe adventures in the real world and giving families the tools for a safer, smarter start. From SOS mode and SafeZones to School Mode for distraction-free learning, she gets freedom, I get reassurance, and we both stay connected every step of the way.

Here’s to letting her explore while knowing she’s protected. 🥹💖

🔗 in bio! 

#COSMOJrTrack #SmartwatchForKids #MomApprovedTech @cosmotogether
Just leave me alone with my pretty Disney things. Just leave me alone with my pretty Disney things. 🎃

 

#disneyhalloween #bootoyou #notsoscary #disneymerch
If you’ve ever dreamed of a mountain escape that If you’ve ever dreamed of a mountain escape that feels worlds away but is still right in your backyard, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa delivers every single time. 🏔✨ ad

This historic resort is over 100 years old, perched with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, and filled with charm—from the grand stone lobby and roaring fireplaces to the award-winning spa that feels like stepping into another world. 💆‍♀️🍷

Right now, locals can take advantage of their Neighbors Special through October 9, making it the perfect excuse to enjoy luxury close to home. Whether it’s sipping cocktails on the Sunset Terrace, relaxing in the mineral pools, playing a round of golf, or just soaking in those mountain views, this is the kind of getaway you’ll be talking about long after you check out. 🌅✨

#GroveParkInn #OmniGroveParkInn @omnigrovepark  #NeighborsSpecial #BlueRidgeViews #LuxuryEscape #NorthCarolinaTravel
YAS (evil) QUEEN! 👸🏻 Had a blast at Mickey YAS (evil) QUEEN! 👸🏻 

Had a blast at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party with @themeparkfrog and @waltdisneyworld! So much more content to come, be sure to check out my stories for more party fun! 

And if you are coming to WDW for MNSSHP, check out Undercover Tourist for discounted tickets and event guides, tips, and more! 🎟️ 

#froghopwdw #disneyhalloween #bootoyou #notsoscary #disneyworldhalloween #halloweenatdisney

Copyright © 2025 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio

%d