Betsy Magato
Versatility + Consistency
Betsy Magato brings more than 30 years of competitive running experience and love for the sport to her coaching: from a 59-second 400m in the 1990s to a 3:03 marathon in 2019.
RRCA Certified
VDOT O2 Certified
10+ Years Coaching
Meet Betsy
Trained in the Galloway Method by Jeff Galloway and Chris Twiggs, she also holds RRCA and VDOT O2 certifications and has been coaching runners for more than 10 years.
She works with runners of all abilities and experience levels, helping them balance training with busy lives so they can stay consistent, healthy, and ready to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Betsy races distances from 5K to the marathon, competes in HYROX, paces races, pushes disabled athletes in wheelchairs, and teaches HIIT, live treadmill, and virtual running classes in Atlanta.
What’s Included With Galloway Customized Coaching +
Every Galloway Customized Coaching + athlete gets the same core program – personalized to your goals, your race, and your life.
Built on Jeff Galloway’s
Run‑Walk‑Run® Method
Jeff Galloway — Olympian, bestselling author, and the creator of the Run‑Walk‑Run® method, developed an approach to running that has helped hundreds of thousands of runners finish races injury-free. The method uses strategic walk breaks to reduce impact, prevent overuse injuries, and help runners maintain pace longer.
Galloway Coaching applies this method to every plan Chris builds. It’s not about running less. It’s about running smarter. Runners using Run‑Walk‑Run® regularly report faster finish times, fewer injuries, and more consistent training.
Results
What Runners Are Saying
Real runners. Real results.
I had never run a step prior to my retirement at age 60. I’m now 62 and have run 42 races, including three marathons and three ultra marathons, all without injury.
Jacqueline
42 races • 3 marathons • 3 ultras • zero injuries
Surgery stopped my training for months. Chris put together a plan customized for me. When I asked how far behind I was, he said I wasn’t behind; this was my plan. What a huge confidence boost.
Mark Dopey Challenge finisher · post-surgery rebuildThanks to Galloway Customized Training, I transformed from a non-runner to completing an ultramarathon. The personalized plan and support from Coach Twiggs have been my anchor during challenging moments.
Tomi Non-runner → ultramarathon finisherWhen I started running in December 2020, I thought I would never run more than a 5K. Since finding the program in 2022, I have completed 3 marathons, 14 half marathons, and many shorter distances. My speed is improving.
Jen 3 marathons · 14 half marathons · PR progressQuestions About Training With Betsy?
Got a question about availability, rates, or whether a plan can work around your race date? Send your question here and you’ll hear back within a few days. No commitment either way.
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