Jeff's quest for the injury-free marathon training program led him to develop group training programs in 1978, and to author Runner's World articles which have been used by hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN (TM), low-mileage, three-day, suggestions to an over 98% success rate.
Jeff has worked with over 200,000 average people in training for specific goals and is the inventor of the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN (TM) method. Jeff is an inspirational speaker to over 200 running and fitness sessions each year.
His innovative ideas have opened up the possibility of running and completing a marathon to almost everyone. Philosophically, Jeff believes that we were all designed to run and walk, and he keeps finding ways to bring more people into the positive world of exercise.
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JEFF GALLOWAY BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
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As a member of the 1972 Olympic team, Jeff competed against the world's best athletes in Europe, Africa, and the former Soviet Union. He broke the U.S. 10-mile record (47:49) in 1973 and has a six-mile best of 27:21. Among his victories are the Peachtree Road Race, Honolulu Marathon, Atlanta Marathon, and top place finisher in many prominent U.S. races, such as the Boston Marathon.
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Founder of the Galloway Marathon Training Program. Coach to over 200,000 runners and walkers.
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Author of North America's best selling book, "Galloway's Book on Running", as well as other publications.
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Monthly columnist for Runner's World magazine.
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Motivational speaker, giving over 200 talks per year across the country.
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Experienced race director, having conducted over 500 fitness events, including the annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk in Atlanta, GA.
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Consultant to dozens of races of all sizes, including the Crescent City Classic, Midland Run, Grand Bahama 5000, Chicago Marathon, Vancouver International Marathon, and the Portland Marathon.
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Race Director for the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, the only marathon dedicated solely to raising funds for breast cancer research.
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Owner of Phidippides Running Stores, one of the first running specialty stores in the U.S., since 1974.
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