{"id":93887,"date":"2025-07-04T12:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/?p=93887"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:37:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:37:50","slug":"why-the-jeffing-method-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2025\/why-the-jeffing-method-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Jeffing Method Works"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve talked about the Galloway method\u2014or run-walk-run, also known as “Jeffing”\u2014before. It’s a training style with at least two unique aspects: it debunks the myth that only grueling work is effective and allows for a more relaxed approach to running, lowering the barrier to entry. In reality, it has many other positive aspects, as it reduces the risk of injury and improves performance. And much more. So let’s start by briefly explaining why it’s called that and what it is, linking you to our more in-depth article. Then, we’ll dive into why it’s so effective.<\/p>\n

Who Jeff Galloway is and why he revolutionized running<\/h3>\n

Jeff Galloway was an American Olympian, but he became famous mainly for creating a method that made running accessible to everyone. His approach is based on a principle as simple as it is counterintuitive: alternating running segments with short, planned walking breaks. Very straightforward. The revolutionary idea was as simple as it was baffling to purists of pain: alternating running and walking not only doesn’t compromise performance, but actually improves it.<\/p>\n

How the Jeffing method works<\/h3>\n

The principle is very simple: you establish a run-to-walk ratio and stick to it consistently. For example: 3 minutes of running and 1 minute of walking. Or 60 seconds of running and 30 seconds of walking. The ratios can change based on your fitness level and the pace you want to maintain. The key is not to improvise and not to walk only when fatigue takes over. The only rule is to stick to precise times and ratios\u2014nothing could be simpler. It’s like taking strategic breaks during a long workday: you don’t wait until you’re exhausted, but instead, you recharge your energy before hitting your limit. Or like drinking at regular intervals and not just when you’re thirsty.<\/p>\n

Why walking at regular intervals makes you faster<\/h3>\n

Put that way, it sounds absurd: you walk, yet you’re faster. But this is where physiology and smart resource management come into play. Think of your body as a battery. Every running step consumes energy. The traditional approach is to use up energy until the indicator gets dangerously close to zero. The Galloway method, however, is like putting your phone in power-saving mode at regular intervals. The short walk breaks do several extraordinary things:<\/p>\n