Run-Walk, Recover, Repeat: Kelley Tenny on Staying Injury-Free (ep 142)

About this episode

Kelley Tenny discusses how the run-walk method has helped her stay active and injury-free while navigating various life challenges, including breast cancer treatment.

In this episode of The Pain Free Athlete Podcast , Dana Jones talks with Kelley Tenny, Galloway program director, pacer, educator, and breast cancer survivor, about how the run-walk method has helped her stay active, injury-free, and mentally strong through every season of life. Kelley shares how she first discovered the Galloway Method while pregnant, why it changed her relationship with running, and how interval-based training helped her complete everything from half marathons to ultras without the typical wear and tear many runners experience. They also discuss the mental side of running, including how run-walk training can reduce overwhelm, make long distances feel more manageable, and create space for joy instead of dread. Kelley explains how the method gave her a way to keep moving through breast cancer treatment, surgery, and recovery while protecting both her body and her mindset. In this conversation, you’ll hear about: How Kelley first connected with Jeff Galloway and the run-walk method. Why taking walk breaks earlier can help reduce injury risk and prevent “hitting the wall.” How the method supported Kelley through pregnancy, postpartum return to running, and breast…

People in this episode

Host: Dana Jones

Guest: Kelley Tenny

Topics covered

• run-walk method
• injury prevention
• mental health in running
• breast cancer recovery
• interval training
• running identity

Keywords

• run-walk method
• injury-free running
• mental strength
• Galloway Method
• interval training
• breast cancer
• running recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Galloway

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