First time jeffing

[doggytail]

I tried jeffing today for a change, started with 3 minutes run and 1 minute walking, managed 13 min8in before runners tummy hit🙄 it made a nice change.I then continued with a walk/run with 2 friends very enjoyable.

I am learning cmoi to not be so hard on myself , not easy but getting there, thank you for the reminder

Happy running x

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Sounds like a great job jeffing! Sorry about your runners’ tummy. Hope that settles.

Just checking you’re happy for your full name to be on your picture?

[doggytail Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oops hadnt noticed thank you edited it now xx

[Sulley101 Graduate10]

Mixing it up every now and again makes it more interesting doesn’t it. It’s a while since I’ve tried jeffing, but I found it wore me out more than running constantly! Glad you enjoyed it!

[mrrun Graduate10 in reply to Sulley101]

'The Jeffers' are usually in ultra marathon groups and many will 'Jeff' marathons as well. Shorter distances, including half marathons, for many of those guys are usually faster non-stop running, and many won't take and liquids either. It's about getting the correct ratio between tempo, running and walking (the best way to get it right is to visit the great man's website - jeffgalloway.com)). If you don't get those bits right you'll struggle.

[Sulley101 Graduate10 in reply to mrrun]

Thanks for the link. I was probably doing it all wrong! I’ve never managed any great distance yet and even half marathons are way out of my league for now, but who knows!

[mrrun Graduate10 in reply to Sulley101]

We just don't know. And then suddenly something clicks and we nail a half marathon. And then we carry on to the marathon. Or beyond. Take it as it comes and Jeff's website is a good starting point towards those longer runs. Who knows indeed....

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Got to love a good Jeff sometimes

[Chinkoflight]

Hi doggytail, it really is a case of whatever works, but jeffing is just a form of interval training which is a core component of 'serious' running training. There are some regular jeffers at my local Parkrun who are in my sights but always stretch the elastic and finish a few minutes ahead of me. Yet to check whether PR is part of their training or whether that's just the way they like to get round. I like to think I'm a purist at PR and I'll run (jog) all the way, no walking for me.......! But a sneaking side of me says if I could improve my PB I might be prepared to compromise! 😂 😉

[Jolem in reply to Chinkoflight]

Hi Chinkoflight - I’m not up with the running jargon - what is PB? 😉

[RunBrianRun Graduate10 in reply to Jolem]

It means Personal Best. I.e. Your fastest time over that distance ever.

PR Can either mean Parkrun or, more usually, Personal Record, which is the same as PB.

PBs can be addictive I better warn you 😅

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jolem]

PB = Personal Best. It's a British term.

I think the folks on the left side of The Pond call them PRs (Personal Record).

[Chinkoflight in reply to Jolem]

Guilty as charged - but nothing in comparison with the HU BHF SM which is a marathon of alphabet soup, takes a PB to translate some of them!😉

[Jackapoodle Graduate10]

Fabulous, it's fun to mix it up 😊 I Jeff anything over 5K at much lower ratios (40:30 and drop to 30:30 if need be). I was picking up niggles when trying to straight run for over 7K and found that didn't happen when jeffing. If I'm honest, I really enjoy the transitions; over longer distances I find them distracting and fun, and the time goes way quicker 😊 plus the walk section gives me time to blow my nose 😄

[Teresa1632 Graduate10]

I jeff all my runs, its a game changer! Also, try lowering your ratios - 30:30, even 15:30 can make you faster and run for longer. (I dont know what sorcery it is but it works!). Last year I jeffed a half marathon, another runner came in behind me and had been behind for 3 miles. She said she thought she would catch me on the walk segments, but found it impossible. Jeffing can make you faster! If you are on Facebook, there is a "Girls that Jeff" group that has lots of advice. They've recently become an affiliated club - so Jeffing really is proper running.Sorry to hear about the runners tummy. Maybe try to leave a couple of hours after eating before running, just to rule out undigested food being the problem.

Happy running!

[doggytail Graduate10 in reply to Teresa1632]

Thank you for that advice. I will look on fb. I just looked at the jeffing app which gave me the ratios but your sound better x

[Jackapoodle Graduate10 in reply to Teresa1632]

I've learnt so much from the Girls that Jeff FB page 😍 me and my Gymboss are rarely parted now 😁

[doggytail Graduate10 in reply to Jackapoodle]

Ooh I will have to get one of those

[Jackapoodle Graduate10 in reply to doggytail]

You can set the intervals up on a smartwatch if you have one but it was a step too far for my 'useless with tech' brain 😄 clip the Gymboss on and off you go 😊