Ep 200 The Rise and Run Ohana: A Celebration of 200 Episodes featuring Jeff Galloway

For our landmark 200th episode, we’re joined by a running legend. He needs no introduction. It’s Jeff Galloway, an Olympian, author, coach, and the revolutionary mind behind the Run-Walk-Run method.

The episode begins with an introduction from Debbie. If you’d like to introduce an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on our social media. You can also email us, or leave us a message on our hot-line (727-266-2344).

A Conversation with Jeff Galloway

We welcome Back Jeff Galloway to the podcast. Jeff shares his humble beginnings. He started as an overweight eighth-grader who could barely run half a mile before “hitting the wall.” From those inauspicious starts, we follow his journey through collegiate running. He ran alongside peers like Bill Rodgers and Amby Burfoot. He also served in the military. Ultimately, he reached the 1972 Olympic Games. What’s most revealing isn’t just Jeff’s athletic accomplishments. It is the character behind them. He selflessly paced his teammate to Olympic qualification while stepping back at the finish line himself.

The heart of our conversation explores how Jeff developed his famous Run-Walk-Run method in the early 1970s. It began as a practical solution for beginning runners. This concept blossomed into an approach that has helped countless people cross finish lines they never imagined possible. Jeff shares fascinating insights. He notes that the very first Olympic marathoners all “walked significant portions of the race.” Additionally, his method has evolved through data from over 500,000 runners.

We also discuss Jeff’s special relationship with runDisney from its inception. We cover his remarkable recovery from a heart attack. Additionally, we talk about his goal to run the Honolulu Marathon at age 80. He aims to become the first person ever to run marathons across eight decades of life.

Looking Back on 200 Episodes

We take time to reflect on our own 200-episode journey throughout the episode. We share memories and listener messages. We also share thoughts on how this podcast has grown from a simple idea into a global community. The Rise and Run family now spans 127 countries. It includes over 5,200 members. They share friendship, support, and a mutual love of running.

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Join us for this special celebration of resilience and community. Experience the simple joy of putting one foot in front of the other. You can do this by running or walking. You can also use Jeff’s proven combination of both.

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