Olympics : Tributes pour in for Jeff Galloway, running innovator, at 80

Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team and innovator of the run-walk-run method, dies at 80. He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and passed away in a Pensacola, Florida hospital, as confirmed by daughter-in-law Carissa Galloway. Galloway inspired countless runners, sharing his techniques that made running accessible and enjoyable. His run-walk-run philosophy began in 1974, teaching a class at Florida State University, which attracted new runners to his store, Phidippides. Galloway believed this method reduced injury risk and boosted confidence. He completed over 230 marathons, famously finishing the 1980 Houston marathon in 2:16:35 using walk breaks. Galloway worked as an official training consultant for runDisney and connected with a community of supporters online following his recent surgery. His legacy endures through his books and the many lives he transformed in the running world.