I object ! and more food for thought :)

I love Jeff Galloway, most of the time. I think he makes sense and has some great ideas that allows everyone, regardless of age, size, activity level etc, to get out there and get moving. But check out what he has published about "Recommended number of running/walking days per week by age:"

35 and under: no more than 5 days a week

36-45: no more than 4 running days a week [you may walk or cross train (XT) on 2 other days if desired]

46-59: run every other day/ up to 3 walk or XT* days, if desired

60+: 3 days a week/up to 3 walk or XT* days if desired

70+: 2 running days and 1 long walk day/ up to 3 other walk or XT* days

80+: One long run, one shorter run, and one long walk/ up to 2 other walk days

I cry foul. I don't think your AGE should dictate how many days you can run / walk. I know plenty of 40+ people that are in way better cardio shape than some 20 year olds. And I do agree with the 36 - 45 age range. That allows you 6 days of training a week. Whether it be running or weight training.

Just my small rant for the day :)

And as I'm on day 5 of my 42 day foot thing, I got some info from Runner's World that was kinda interesting regarding supplements, food and injuries. You all know that I already take calcium + fish oil + D3 + glucosamine and chrondroitan, but perhaps there's more I can be doing... and yes, I already get all the recommended protein !!

Pile on the protein. True, a high-carbohydrate diet will fuel your running. But many runners take this advice to the extreme, living on bagels, pasta, and energy bars. Besides carbohydrate, you also need 80 to 100 grams of protein a day to maintain your muscles and other soft tissues. A small 3-ounce serving of chicken provides about 25 grams of protein, a glass of milk 10, a soy burger 14, and a hard-boiled egg 6. If you're only eating one protein source a day, you're not consuming enough. Try to include some protein in every meal.

Don't forget zinc and iron. Runners often skimp on these two important trace nutrients found predominantly in red meat. Though research hasn't linked zinc and iron deficiency with increased injury rates, I've noticed the connection when working with injured athletes, and so have many of my sports-nutrition colleagues.

You need 15 milligrams of zinc and 18 milligrams of iron a day. Most runners don't consume nearly that much, which is why I recommend eating a zinc- and iron-fortified breakfast cereal or taking a multivitamin that contains both minerals. Foods that are good sources of both zinc and iron include lean beef, poultry, seafood, and lentils.