Marathon FAQ

Question: Can anyone finish a marathon? 

Answer: I’ve heard from well over ten thousand runners, including many in their 60’s and 70’s,  who take their first running steps in our Galloway program and finish a marathon within 9 months. Those who could not run around the block have used the Galloway program to finish with strength without injury. Almost anyone can finish a marathon if they 1) go slowly enough on the long runs, 2) gradually build the distance of the long one close to 26 miles, and 3) use the correct run-walk-run ratio, according to my experience.

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Jeff Galloway will turn 70 years old this month and plans to run his 200th marathon on his birthday, July 12 at the Missoula Marathon in Montana. 

Jeff Galloway Resources: www.jeffgalloway.com 

Join us in Atlanta for the Jeff Galloway Race Weekend, December 11-13, 2015.  Find out more at:  www.jeffgalloway131.com

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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