Jeff Galloway, Run Icon, has Passed at 80. We have some extremely sad news to share, just on the cusp of another runDisney weekend. One of runDisney’s biggest supporters, Jeff Galloway, has passed at 80. He was a pioneer of the run/walk method, also known as the “Galloway Method” or “Jeffing,” which instructed runners to add walking intervals into their runs. His career spanned over 50 years. Here’s a statement from his social media-
Sadly, we lost someone truly irreplaceable today. We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Jeff — a husband, a father, a grandfather, a coach, a mentor, and a believer in every single one of you.
Jeff spent his life proving that anyone could cross a finish line. He celebrated every mile, every walk break, and every finish. He coached millions, but found fulfillment in each of your stories of personal accomplishment.
Jeff had an almost supernatural ability to look at any person, any age, any fitness level… and see not what they were, but what they could become, in fitness and in life.
He was genuinely thrilled by every single accomplishment, whether you were crossing the finish line of your fastest marathon or nervously finishing your first mile. To Jeff, both were worthy of celebration because both required you to believe in yourself and take the risk of trying.
Jeff did not just make runners. He empowered people to believe in themselves.
He is survived by every person who ever crossed a finish line and thought, “I didn’t think I could do this”.
Run easy. Walk proud. And thank you, Jeff, for always believing in every one of us!
runDisney participants as so familiar with Jeff Galloway. You can read more from runDisney’s site at https://www.rundisney.com/running-expert-jeff-galloway. What a life and what an impact. Our hearts go out to all who loved him.
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