What is the funniest running story that’s happened to you?

I gave a clinic in Vancouver, British Columbia a few years ago covering a wide range of running issues.  As I went out for a run, the next speaker took the runners to the gym and demonstrated 20+ weight exercises that he felt were important for runners.  The speaker didn't see me re-enter the room as he took his first question: "Jeff Galloway said that we only needed to do two strength exercises for running, and you have shown us at least 20 exercises – who is right?"  The muscled guy glared at the questioner and said "Quite honestly, I don't want to look like Jeff Galloway." 

Jeff Galloway smiling near a lake with city skyline in the distance.
Jeff Galloway

Jeff Galloway, US Olympian and creator of the Run-Walk-Run method, has helped over 350,000 runners achieve their goals through his innovative training programs. As Runner's World's monthly columnist and author of North America's best-selling running book, Jeff has spent over 50 years sharing his expertise and continues to conduct running seminars worldwide as runDisney's Official Training Consultant.

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