Chapter 4:

Principles Behind Run Walk Run®

The next chapter will highlight the mental benefits of the method. I believe that the most empowering part of Run Walk Run® is that it is a cognitive strategy—giving you control over your exercise, attitude, fatigue, and energy.

Our human organism is designed to improve and repair itself when a gentle stress is followed by a recovery period. Running continuously will cause a stress buildup that can be eliminated when walk breaks are taken early and often. During each walk, the body’s systems can adapt, the orthopedic units can rebuild and restore themselves. Here are some of the principles behind this process.