Running isn’t only good for your body; it can be good for your soul as well; especially if you’re running outdoors on some of America’s most beautiful running trails. Jeff Galloway, author of the bestselling running instruction book in North America, and his son Brennan present some of their favorite and most scenic places to run or walk in the United States. This list includes places in almost all of the 50 states, divided geographically from West to East. Each route has directions to the trail head and special instructions to enjoy the area. Beautiful pictures of the scenery and historical facts of the area or trail round out each listing. While most of the routes are places to run anytime, America’s Best Trails also includes running events, such as the Big Sur International and the Big Wild Life Run. To prepare you for your runs, Jeff Galloway includes tips on training for trail running, dealing with elevation, running uphill and downhill, terrain issues, and endurance. Time-tested suggestions for choosing footwear, clothing, drinks, and energy snacks are also provided. America’s Best Trails is a running book, a travel book and more—it’s an inspiration for every runner and walker!

Running a marathon can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, but whether you are an experienced runner or going the distance for the very first time, there are always a whole host of questions you wish you had the answer to. Now, one of the most respected names in running - Jeff Galloway - answers 100 of the most frequently asked questions about training for and running a marathon. Packed with practical, proven information based on Galloway's more than 35 years in coaching, this superb volume covers everything you could think of - from nutrition and motivation to race-day preparation and staying injury free, and much more.

Jeff‘s quest for the injury-free marathon training program led him to develop group training programs in 1978, and to author Runner‘s World articles which have been used by hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN™, low mileage, three-day suggestions to an over 98% success rate. Jeff has worked with over 200,000 average people in training for specific goals. Jeff is an inspirational speaker to over 200 running and fitness sessions each year. His innovative ideas have opened up the possibility of running and completing a marathon to almost everyone. Philosophically, Jeff believes that we were all designed to run and walk, and he keeps finding ways to bring more people into the positive world of exercise.

This book explains the process of fat deposition and burning, and provides a plan to gain control over both sides of the issue: intake and burn-off. Whether one is getting off the couch or has been exercising for years, there is advice for improving well-being through eating strategies and gentle segments of exercise. Jeff and Barbara don't just explain the principles, they say exactly what to eat and how to insert 5-10 minutes of exercise, strategically. Readers will find tools to manage the process, with a series of steps leading to the goal.