Long Branch, NJ
Galloway Jersey Shore
Join Long Branch’s premier Run-Walk-Run group and train for your next race with proven Jeff Galloway methods.
Train Together, Achieve Together
Whether you’re lacing up for the first time or you’ve logged hundreds of miles, our local training groups give you the support and structure to reach your goals. Runners around the world use the Galloway Run Walk Run method to build fitness, prevent injury, and actually enjoy the process.
Here’s the thing about training with a group: it works. Jeff Galloway’s program has a 98% success rate for those who stick with it. When you train as a team, you share the tough days, celebrate the wins, and keep each other motivated when it matters most. You’ll give support and get it right back. And along the way, you’ll likely make friendships that last well beyond race day.
What You’ll Get From Your Group
Our main goal? Getting you to the finish line injury-free and feeling strong.
- A group gets you out the door on those mornings when your bed feels way too comfortable
- Supporting others is just as rewarding as getting support yourself
- Your group keeps you from doing too much or too little, which is key to staying healthy
- The miles fly by when you’re running with others and sharing stories
- You’ll be part of a laid-back but focused community working toward the same mission
Galloway Jersey Shore Highlights
Highlights include Jeff’s seasonal Zoom visit where we get to spend personal time with him for sharing and Q&A. Then there are our runs, themselves, including our Born to Run Run, passing the house where Bruce Springsteen wrote his iconic album; our Count Basie Run where we go by his childhood home; our Train Run where we run our miles in one direction & take the train home (to name a few). But the most consistent highlight is the joy of one another as we train, eat, race and share our common bond in the joy of running & the gift of Jeff’s Run-Walk-Run method.
Programs for:
Experienced Runners
Target Races:
4/11 Asbury Park Half Marathon (Runapalooza), 4/12 April Fools Half Marathon (Atlantic City)
Group Leadership
Mark Van Sant
Program Director
About Mark Van Sant
Mark has used the Galloway Method since 1995, having completed 27 marathons & 23 half marathons. He has been an RRCA certified coach since 2013, Program Director of Galloway Jersey Shore since 2016 and is a proud member of the Galloway Pacing Team.
A Message From Mark
Galloway Jersey Shore is a welcoming group of runners of various ages, experiences & abilities. We’re blessed with the beach & the ocean as our backdrop, running most frequently along the Long Branch Boardwalk. Our motto is, “No fun, no run!”, with each run carrying a unique theme.
Come join us as our guest for a complimentary run. No matter your pace or your goal, you’ll find no lack of motivation & encouragement among our warm & spirited crew!
Mark
Jen Karweit
Assistant Director
About Jen Karweit
Jen discovered running as an adult and fell in love with the challenge and community it brought. After health setbacks changed her running journey, she found the Galloway Method, which helped her stay on the road and find new joy in the sport. Now, she loves helping others reach their goals one run-walk-run interval at a time.
Galloway Jersey Shore Programs
Register Now And Start Your Journey To Injury Free Running
Half Marathon Training
Training Dates: December 13, 2025 - April 18, 2026
Training Times: Saturdays, 8am
Registration Deadline: January 24, 2026
Target Group: Experienced
Target Race: 4/11 Asbury Park Half Marathon (Runapalooza), 4/12 April Fools Half Marathon (Atlantic City)
Registration Fee:
Alumni: $100
New Member: $120
