200: The Rise and Run Ohana: A Celebration of 200 Episodes featuring Jeff Galloway

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For our landmark 200th episode, we're joined by a running legend who needs no introduction—Jeff Galloway, Olympian, author, coach, and the revolutionary mind behind the Run-Walk-Run method.
Jeff takes us back to his humble beginnings as an overweight eighth-grader who could barely run half a mile before "hitting the wall." From those inauspicious starts, we follow his journey through collegiate running alongside peers like Bill Rodgers and Amby Burfoot, through military service, and ultimately to the 1972 Olympic Games. What's most revealing isn't just Jeff's athletic accomplishments, but the character behind them—like selflessly pacing his teammate to Olympic qualification while stepping back at the finish line himself.
The heart of our conversation explores how Jeff developed his famous Run-Walk-Run method in the early 1970s. What started as a practical solution for beginning runners blossomed into an approach that has helped countless people cross finish lines they never imagined possible. Jeff shares fascinating insights, including that the very first Olympic marathoners all "walked significant portions of the race," and how his method has evolved through data from over 500,000 runners.
We also discuss Jeff's special relationship with runDisney from its inception, his remarkable recovery from a heart attack, and his goal to run the Honolulu Marathon at age 80—potentially becoming the first person ever to run marathons across eight decades of life.
Throughout the episode, we take time to reflect on our own 200-episode journey, sharing memories, listener messages, and thoughts on how this podcast has grown from a simple idea into a global community. The Rise and Run family now spans 127 countries, with over 5,200 members sharing friendship, support, and a mutual love of running.
Join us for this special celebration of resilience, community, and the simple joy of putting one foot in front of the other—whether you're running, walking, or using Jeff's proven combination of both.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Episode 200 (00:00:00)

2. Jeff Galloway's Running Origins (00:24:39)

3. From Navy Service to Olympic Glory (00:32:29)

4. The Birth of Run-Walk-Run Method (00:57:53)

5. Jeff's Journey with Run Disney (01:13:54)

6. Running After Heart Attack & Future Goals (01:24:03)

7. Rise and Run's 200 Episodes Reflection (01:32:27)

8. Listener Memories and Messages (01:59:01)

9. The Future of Rise and Run (02:28:46)

10. Race Reports Spotlight (02:49:11)

205 episodes

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