Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run program - My Couch to Half-Marathon in 19 weeks journey

Two weeks ago, I was sitting on the couch, watching other people run. Today, I'm finishing up week 2 of the Jim Galloway Run-Walk-Run program that should get me from zero to hero in the half-marathon in another 17 weeks. I hate running, I'm old, out of shape, have chronic problems from old injuries, and I'm doing it, so what's your excuse?

Note: The title and description have been updated because I made it to a half marathon distance in 19 weeks instead of my original goal of 25 weeks! This is because after a few weeks on Jeff's program, I set my sights a bit higher - to go the full marathon distance - which changed up my training.

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[cichlidiotic]

Hi Derek.

Current plan is for jan 14 kickoff.

We are in San Diego, so the weather is great.

What is your target event?

Keep up the good work! I just ran 50k today using 4:1 in 5 hrs.

Longest run of my life, and i later walked my dogs for 5 miles.

RWR really works! Tomorrow I hope to still be able to walk

Up and down the stairs. Fingers crossed.

[PhotographyByDerek]

@cichlidiotic Same weekend as the Louisiana Marathon, so I guess Jeff probably won't make it to your kickoff.

Target events are the Princess in Feb and the Newport Marathon in June.

[cichlidiotic]

Hi Derek. We are starting a Galloway program in San Diego and I would like to show some of your videos at the kickoff.

[PhotographyByDerek]

@cichlidiotic I am honored to have you use them in whatever way may inspire new runners! I am hoping to get a Galloway program started here in the not too distant future.

[PhotographyByDerek]

@cichlidiotic When is your kickoff?

[BW8x10]

Keep it up! I'm a Division 1 Hammer, discus, and weight thrower for UW- Milwaukee. I know what it is like to be an athlete and to push yourself to the limit!