Run/Walk Treadmill WorkoutsBenefits of the TreadmillDownload Workout PDFThe run/walk method, pioneered in the 1970s by the late Jeff Galloway, is an innovative strategy in the sport that emphasizes time on feet rather than continuous running. The method can help all runners stay healthy and build fitness, but it’s especially useful for beginners in the sport.For some, there’s an intimidation factor that comes along with jumping into continuous running, explains Michelle Baxter, Minnesota-based RRCA- and V.02-certified run coach. Run/walking is a perfect stepping stone because it gives athletes “the ability to transition into continuous running,” she says. Because the run/walk structure is built on controlled effort, the method can also support more advanced training as fitness grows, introducing run/walkers to threshold and VO2 max training in pursuit of a PR.A tool that can make run/walking even more effective, especially for athletes ready to get faster? The treadmill.…