Leadership Team

JOEL LOWY, Program Manager

Joel has been a member of Galloway NYC since 1999, when he joined to train for the Marine Corps Marathon - thinking it would be his only marathon ever. 23 marathons and over 50 half-marathons later, he is still running and is a true believer in the run-walk-run method! Joel has been a part of the leadership team of Galloway NYC since 2012, and has been a certified running coach since 2016. When not running, he is the assistant principal at the NYC Museum School. Joel believes that running marathons and half-marathons teaches you as much about yourself mentally as it does physically, and we can all find enjoyment in that process. He leads the 90/30 pace group.

Favorite Races: NYC Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon

RUTH GURSKY, Clinic and Event Manager

Ruth joined Galloway NYC in 1999 and has run six marathons, 50+ half marathons and countless races of other distances using the run-walk run method. In her “real” life, Ruth is an attorney (wills/estates/real estate closings), administrative law judge, certified personal trainer and certified running coach (phew!). Her simple philosophy is: “If I can do it, so can you!” Ruth is a pace group leader for the 15/30 group.

Favorite Race: Front Runners of NY Pride Run

 KENDRA DOLTON, Brand Manager

Kendra has been running with the Galloway NYC club since 2016 and is thrilled to be joining the leadership team for the 2018 season. She started running in 2015 to raise money for a charity close to heart (the SYTA Youth Foundation) and has since fallen in love with the sport. Her Galloway teammates planted the idea that she could run a marathon (something that was never on her bucket list) and she completed her first (New York City) in 2017. She has also ran 12 half marathons and countless shorter distances and this year also serves as an ambassador for Nuun hydration and PRO Compression socks. When not running, Kendra travels the world selling Broadway shows and can be found in a theatre many nights each week. She's also a music fanatic and a karaoke superstar.
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Favorite Race: Boilermaker 15k in Utica, NY

Pace Group Leaders

90/30

JOEL

In addition to 12 NYC Marathons, Joel has also run the Chicago Marathon (twice), the Marine Corps Marathon (twice), the Pittsburgh Marathon (twice), the Providence Marathon (twice), the Steamtown Marathon, the New Jersey Shore Marathon, and the Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon. This fall he plans to run the Berlin Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, and the NYC Marathon. Joel's goal is to run all 6 world major marathons, and this fall he'll be half way there. In addition to running, Joel's current favorite physical activities are SurfSet classes and hot Vinyasa yoga.

ROBIN

When not an elf at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade walking with fellow Gallowayans, Robin is a pace group leader in the 90:30 group. She has run 41 marathons, 80+ half marathons and one ultra (60K), all using the Galloway method. Run-walk-run has enabled Robin to run injury-free since 1999 and to qualify for and complete four Boston Marathons. In 2017, she celebrated her 15th NYC Marathon by running with both of her sons. 

Favorite Race: Brooklyn Half Marathon

TELISA

Telisa's experience with running started with the Chicago Half Marathon in 2008, using the run/walk method she later learned was Jeff Galloway's. The following year Telisa joined the official Jeff Galloway Group to train for her first marathon. 15 Marathons, 15 Half Marathons, 3 cities, and 3 Galloway groups later its safe to say she's hooked! She is an RRCA Certified Running Coach and coaches groups and individuals in her spare time. Telisa enjoys endurance running because she says that it has taught her that anything is possible. Says Telisa: "If I can run a marathon anyone can!"

Favorite Race: Walt Disney World Marathon (and the Dopey Challenge!)

75/30

PATRICK

Patrick running 6 years ago and quickly became hooked! He ran his first marathon in 2014 at NYC and has now run 10 total. He is scheduled to run 2 more this year, including NYC. This is Patrick's fourth year with Galloway NYC. He hadn't previously run using Galloway, but soon realized that this method works great for him! He finds his recovery time to be much quicker after long runs. Most importantly, he improved over 72 minutes from his first marathon to his second (and his first using the Galloway method) and he owe a large part of that to Galloway. It's a great group with even better camaraderie. 

Favorite Race: Edinburgh Marathon

AMANDA 

Amanda been with Galloway since 2014 and a pace group leader since 2016.  She ran her first marathon in 2010, and is currently training for her 10th and first international marathon in Edinburg, Scotland.  She has run the New York City Marathon three times and will run it for a fourth time this year, along with the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA.  Amanda joined Galloway NYC when she moved to New York City and was looking for a new club, a way to meet new friends, and see the city. There is no better way to experience New York City than during a long run! Since adopting the Galloway method of running, she feels much better after long runs and has remained injury free. In addition, Amanda has gained a great network of friends and been able to see areas of the city in ways she might have never have otherwise experienced.

Favorite Race: Twin Cities Marathon

RACHEL

 Rachel started running in her early 30s and the bug hit, after saying she'd do one marathon she's since completed 16 others and has a goal to complete 20 by the end of her 50th year! She's trained with Galloway in Atlanta, Chicago and for the past nine years with Galloway NYC. When her feet are not on the ground she can be found flying around on business, Rachel leads the Talent & Learning team at JetBlue and travels frequently.

Favorite Race: Boston Marathon

BEN

60/30

ELVIA

​Elvia started running with the Galloway NYC  group in 1999 . She has  completed 63 marathons so far, (which include 12 NYC marathons and has 5 states remaining of her 50 state marathon goal).  Always running the Galloway way.
A Registered Dental Hygienist in NYC for 35 years.  Also a Pink Warrior...walking, running and fundraising to fight cancer. 

Favorite Race: New York City Marathon
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BARBARA

Barbara started running right before turning 50 to stay fit and healthy, using the Galloway method. Since then, she's completed 5 marathons, 1 ultra-marathon, and many half marathons and short distance races (she loves those medals!). A native New Yorker, Barbara is married and the proud mother of two young women and a rescued dog. She serves on the board of the National Osteoporosis Foundation and is the author of several books, including the Amazon #1 Bestseller, Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life, in which she credits Jeff Galloway and running for putting her on the path to a healthier life.

Favorite Race: NYRR 60K Ultramarathon in Central Park

LIZZ

Lizz is entering her 4th season with Galloway NYC. She has run many marathons and other distances over her running life. When she isn't running with Galloway, you can find Lizz traveling to her next marathon, training with NYRR's classes, and going for her 9+1 to get into NYC marathon every year. This November will be her 12th NYC marathon!

Favorite Race: NYC Marathon

45/30 A

KEN

Ken has been with Galloway NYC for over 5 years and prior to that was in San Francisco running the run/walk method with Aids Marathon Training. He has done 5 marathons so far and is gearing up for Iceland this August. 
Ken works in Risk/ Security in the Beauty Care industry so you can always find him well moisturized. He might even have samples if you ask nicely! In his spare time he likes to spend time at the Cape, fish and finding rooftop bars in the city. 

Favorite Race: Liberty Bell Challenge (Philadelphia, PA) - Half Marathon on Saturday & Full Marathon on Sunday

BETH

Beth is excited to embark on a second year of great camaraderie and fun Galloway training runs! She has run 5 marathons, 3 NYC Marathons, and 3 in the last calendar year using the Galloway method. When not running, Beth is an 8th Grade math teacher for a NYC public school in Gramercy. She is usually running, but has recently picked up knitting and rock climbing as side hobbies. Beth and her wife travel avidly and have two feisty dogs at home in Jersey City.

Favorite Race: NYC Marathon... with a (SUPER) close second in Rock and Roll Half Marathon in New Orleans

45/30 B

KAREN

I accidentally 9+1ed my way in to the 2014 NYC Marathon (I had no ulterior motives when I signed up for the volunteer shift, I swear!  I didn’t want to miss the race, but I didn’t want to run it, either). Too highly coveted of an opportunity to decline, I signed up for it, and went googling for a training plan that got closer to 26.2 than others I’d heard of. Many people say the miles after 20 are all mental – I said yeah, probably true, but I want mental training, too. I had planned to train solo, but then found Galloway NYC and thought huh, other people – that sounds more fun (and WAY more likely to get done). Achieved my goal that year (finish and not die - though my dad has sweetly said he’d prefer I reverse those), became a pace group leader the following year, haven’t looked back.

MARILYN

Marilyn lives in Brooklyn and has been running with Galloway NYC since 2016.  Using the run walk run method, she has completed 30 half marathons and 2 marathons (Chicago and NYC). This year, she was elected to be a #runpainfree ambassador.  When not running, Marilyn is a school-based Occupational Therapist in the NYC Department of Education and provides home care services through Early Intervention. 

Favorite Races: NYC Marathon, Brooklyn Half, Shamrock Half Marathon, and the Donald Half during Disney’s Marathon weekend

KENDRA

Kendra is looking forward to helping lead the Galloway NYC team to new heights in 2018. She's excited to outfit everyone in awesome gear and help promote the team through a stellar online presence. If you're looking for her out on a race course, just keep your eyes peeled for the crazy socks! Originally from Kansas, Kendra has called NYC home for 12 years and enjoys traveling to promote tourism to the city. She's recently become a fan of race-cations and loves experiencing new cities through race weekends. In addition to running with Galloway NYC, Kendra joins her travel and tourism family twice a year to race money and run for the SYTA Youth Foundation. Having completed her first marathon last year, she looks forward to running NYC for a second time in 2018 and helping other runners realize their marathon dreams!

30/30 A

ELIZABETH

ROSE

Rose (Mz Rose) is a certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Group Fitness Instructor and for the past 15 years has been leading walk groups in the Brooklyn area. She is the Editor in Chief of the New York Walker a magazine she publishes annually for the New York Walkers Club. She first joined the Galloway NYC group in 2011 and returned in 2017. She has completed 4 marathons and more half marathons and 10Ks then she can count. You can always find Mz. Rose on the course. She is known for wearing her red lipstick and will actually slow down to freshen up before heading to the finish line.  

Favorite Race: NYC Half Marathon (through Times Square!)

CHRISTINE

Four years ago, Christine started running because someone dared her to do the Brooklyn half. So, she tested herself out at the Shape Half that year to see if she could do 13.1 miles... Who knew a dare would lead to 2 NYC marathons, 11 half marathons, and a bunch of 5ks and 10ks! Additionally, Christine did her first Aquathon (a 1 mile swim and 3 mile run) last year and two indoor triathlons. She was also a member of a relay team for the NYC Triathlon as the swimmer. Her goal for 2018 is to start focusing more on speed and shorter races so she can do a full outdoor triathlon later this year or next year, completely on her own! When not running or exercising, Christine works full-time as a federal contractor retained by OPM and a part-time as HR Manager for a small cyber-security company. Running is her stress relief from these jobs.

Favorite Race: Brooklyn Half Marathon

30/30 B

DELAINA

DeLaina is excited to be a pace group leader for the 30/30 group. She joined Galloway in 2013, which is one of the best decisions she ever made! She ran the Philadelphia Marathon, her first full, in 2017.

Favorite Race: Oktoberfest Run (Philadelphia, PA)

KATIE

Katie has been running with Galloway NYC since 2016 and has run 4 marathons and countless half marathons using the method. She lives in Jersey City with her wife, who also runs with Galloway, and their two rescue dogs, Banana and Nutmeg. Katie loves to travel and explore everything NYC has to offer.

Favorite race: NYC marathon

MAUREEN (alternate)

Maureen joined Galloway in 2016, with no racing history and no races on her schedule. She got sweet-talked in to the Brooklyn Half as her race debut, and ran (and volunteered!) her way in to the NYC Marathon the following year. When she kicks off her running shoes, she enjoys reading, knitting, botanical gardens, and mid-century modern home furnishings. She’s looking forward to getting back in the grove with her running buddies, passing the marathon torch on to new members, and welcoming in those who – like her – joined just to get in/back in to the running scene.

15/30

VERA

Vera has been running with Galloway NYC group since 2017. Galloway has helped her complete her first NYC marathon in November 2017 with the run-walk-run method and she has completed a total of 41 half-marathons and 1 marathon. Vera is the Payroll Manager at an international law firm in NYC, loves to travel and incorporate races in her travel plans.

Favorite Race: Vancouver Half Marathon

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MARIA (alternate)

Maria has been running with the Galloway NYC group since 2017 and has since run the NYC Marathon and signed up for the NYRR Five Borough Series in 2018. Maria is a proud “back of the pack” runner and credits the run-walk-run method to maintaining injury free and for becoming a marathon finisher!  When not running, Maria is the workforce development manager at Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative, a healthcare provider network directing community-focused care and education.

Favorite Race: Brooklyn Half Marathon

WEDNESDAY EVENING RUN COORDINATOR

SOPHIE

Sophie has been a member of Galloway NYC for 5 years. She has done 1 marathon, several half marathons and will be running the NYC marathon for the second time in November.  Sophie works as a patent paralegal at Columbia University, but only gets 5 weeks vacations per year. In her spare time she likes to spend time in France, eating cheese, pastries and drinking wine.