Official runDisney Training Consultant Jeff Galloway has passed away at the age of 80. He died at a hospital in Pensacola, Florida, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke, according to his daughter-in-law.
Jeff Galloway
He served as the official training consultant for runDisney, creating training programs for their events and providing on-course pacing with his Galloway Pace Team. Jeff competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in the 10,000-meter event. He also broke the U.S. 10-mile record in 1973.
Galloway was also CEO of his own consulting business, owner of 2 running stores, author of numerous books, and a magazine columnist.
“It is my mission to help others avoid the aches and pains while experiencing the feelings of accomplishment and pride that running can provide.”
-Jeff Galloway
Other lifetime achievements include:
- Inducted to the Hall of Fame for the Road Runners Club of America and The Westminster School
- Selected as one of 18 Runner’s World Experts in the magazine’s 40th anniversary edition
- Recipient of the Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Marathon 2006 Victory Award
- Named to the Association of Independent Sports Stores Hall of Fame
- Among 281 notable athletes and coaches included on the Walkway of Fame at Nike headquarters
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