""I am a runner because of Jeff Galloway." It's a sentence that Chris Twiggs, a longtime friend and co-worker of Galloway, says he's heard from thousands of runners since working with him over the past 16 years."
"Galloway popularized a run-walk training and racing protocol, and "Jeffing" soon became a global phenomenon. "Imagine having your name become a verb!" exclaimed Twiggs in thinking about Galloway."
""Jeff helped me qualify for the Boston Marathon multiple times, run distances I thought impossible, and enjoy running on a level I never would have believed. More importantly, Jeff showed me how to listen.""
Jeff Galloway, considered one of the top five most influential runners of the past half-century, died on February 25, 2026, at age 80 from complications of a brain bleed. Beyond his accomplishments as an Olympic 10,000-meter competitor and race director, Galloway is best remembered for his run-walk coaching method that revolutionized endurance training. His approach, which became known as "Jeffing," inspired thousands of runners worldwide to achieve goals they thought impossible. Chris Twiggs, who worked with Galloway for 16 years, credits him with helping him qualify for Boston Marathon multiple times and run distances previously thought unattainable. Galloway's greatest legacy lies in his ability to inspire people to surpass their self-imposed limitations.
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