Cheri Whitt
Your Fun Coach
Cheri ran her first marathon at 51 after fighting back from a stroke and coma. At 60, she’s now completed 130+ marathons injury-free – and her mission is helping others achieve goals they once thought were impossible.
130+ Marathons
Run Walk Run Specialist
Injury-Free Running
Dopey Challenge Finisher
Meet Cheri
In 2013, at age 47, an E. coli kidney infection turned into sepsis, leading to a stroke, coma, and a fight for her life. After waking up, Cheri had to relearn how to walk, talk, and rebuild her life from the ground up.
One goal on her bucket list was to run a marathon — but at first, she could barely run 3 miles. Then she discovered Jeff Galloway and the Run-Walk-Run® method. Almost immediately, she doubled her distance and found hope again.
She completed her first marathon in 2016 and Dopey as her third marathon. Now at 60, she’s run over 130 marathons injury-free and feels healthier than ever. The balance of run-walk-run, recovery, strength training, and proper fueling changed her life.
What brings Cheri the most joy now is helping others achieve goals they once thought were impossible. Running became her happy place and her healthy place — and she’d love to help you make it yours too.
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 Cheri?
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.
Meet The Other Coaches
Every Galloway coach brings a different background and personality. Find your fit.
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Brendan Twiggs
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