RED Replay of Episode 313: Happy 80th Birthday Jeff Galloway

February 20, 2026·46 min

Jeff Galloway, Olympic marathoner and running coach, discusses his comeback from heart failure and heart attack at age 80. The episode covers his training philosophy (run-walk method), ongoing projects (Cardiac Comeback book, coaching apps, retreat programs), and his inspired goal: becoming the first person to run a marathon in their 80s at the Honolulu Marathon. Galloway emphasizes that cardiac patients can return to exercise with proper medical clearance and shows that aging athletes can set ambitious goals. Personal details include his 50-year marriage and son Weston's leadership of Galloway Productions.

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A grounded conversation about pacing, limits, and racing later in life.

Jeff Galloway comes across as thoughtful and matter-of-fact as he talks about returning to marathon racing at 80, with Honolulu in view and a plan built on running a little every quarter-mile.

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Jeff Galloway talks Honolulu, pacing, and marathon running at 80.

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