Leadership Team

JOEL LOWY
Program Manager

KENDRA DOLTON
Brand Manager

KAREN CASKO
Events Coordinator

Pace Group Leaders

 90/30 (11:00)

JOEL

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. 28 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.

Favorite Races: NYC Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon

ROBIN

Robin has run 43 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

RYAN

Dang, Ryan has developed a love of running because of Galloway! Starting his running journey in 2016 with Charlotte Galloway he was encouraged by friends to train for a half-marathon, which he completed his first in Kiawah Beach, SC. After moving to New York City in October 2016, he was walking his dog Spotacus on a Sunday morning and stumbled upon the insanely energetic NYC Marathon and knew right then and there he wanted to run that race. After joining NYC Galloway he finished his first full marathon in 2018! As a new New Yorker, Galloway allowed him to explore the city with new friends during the Saturday runs. 

When Ryan isn’t running you’ll find him seeking new experiences and adventures: traveling, eating, competing and volunteering. 

Favorite Race: NYC Half Marathon

75/30 (12:00)

AMANDA 

Amanda been with Galloway since 2014 and a pace group leader since 2016.  She ran her first marathon in 2010.  She has run the New York City Marathon three times and will run it for a fourth time this year. 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. When Amanda is not running she love to travel to world. 

Favorite Race: Edinburgh, Scotland Marathon

LUCIA

Lucia has been running with Galloway NYC for the past three seasons. Thanks to the program and the support of an amazing team, she was able to complete the her first marathon, NYC 2017, strong and smiling the entire way.
She loves the outdoors, hiking and traveling/exploring. She is amazed by how New York City pushed her out of her comfort zone into long distance running, something she would have never thought about a few years back! Galloway was just the cherry on top, bringing laughter and camaraderie during the steamy long summer runs.
Please don’t mind her if she gasps or makes silly noises whenever she spots a golden retriever (or basically every single dog) during long runs.
Favorite Race: NYC Marathon

PATRICK

Patrick began running in 2013 and quickly became hooked! He ran his first marathon in 2014 at NYC and has now run a total of 13 marathons. This is Patrick's sixth year with Galloway NYC and his fifth year as a Pace Group Leader. He hadn't previously run using Galloway before joining the group in 2015, 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 owes a large part of that to Galloway. He loves traveling for races with friends from the Galloway group and exploring new cities.

Favorite Race: Edinburgh Marathon

60/30 (13:00)

CARA

Cara joined Galloway NYC in 2014 and returned after a brief hiatus in 2018. She has completed two marathons and plans to run New York City--for the first time!--this fall. This is her first year as a pace group leader. In her non-running life, Cara is a lawyer who enjoys terrible puns, weird physical therapy exercises, and snacks.

Favorite Race: Miami Marathon 

ELVIA

​Elvia started running with the Galloway NYC group in 1999. She has completed 68 marathons so far (including 12 NYC marathons and 1 international marathon in Paris, France), and has 1 state remaining to complete her goal of 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. #SavingHawaiiForLast.
She has done 2 ultra marathons and in 2013 ran 5 consecutive marathons - 5 states in 5 days with 5 friends and on the 5th day ran 30 minutes faster than the first!  Always running the Galloway way and always injury free... for her, there’s just no other way. Elvia likes to smile a lot… it produces serotonin, which keeps her happy and helps her run better…not necessarily faster, but better.  :)

Elvia has been a Registered Dental Hygienist in NYC for 38 years and is also a Pink Warrior... walking, running and fundraising to fight women's cancer.

Favorite Race: Napa Valley Ragnar Relay

 45/30 (14:00)

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

KEN

Ken has been with Galloway NYC for over 6 years and prior to that was in San Francisco running the run/walk method with Aids Marathon Training. He has done 6 marathons so far and is gearing up for the Wineglass Marathon this October.

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 - Half Marathon on Saturday & Full Marathon on Sunday (Philadelphia, PA)

LISA

Lisa Marie Garcia joined the Galloway NYC Running Club in 2018. She credits this as the best running related decision she has ever made. She first started running in 2013 after a friend convinced her to try a couch to 5k program. After completing her first 5k, she was hooked. She credits Galloway NYC for helping her complete the NYC Marathon in both 2018 and 2019 with a smile on her face.  Lisa lives in Staten Island and is looking forward to co-leading the 45/30 pace group this season.

Favorite Race: New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile

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

30/30 Blue (15:00)

KENDRA

Kendra has been running with the Galloway NYC club since 2016 and is thrilled to continue raising the profile of Galloway in the NYC running community and outfitting the team with awesome swag! She also leads the team's Wednesday night and Off-Season runs. Kendra started running in 2015 to raise money for a charity close to heart (the SYTA Youth Foundation) and fell in love with the sport and community. Her Galloway teammates planted the idea that she could run a marathon (something that was never on her bucket list) and she has since completed the NYC Marathon twice... aiming for her third in 2020! She has also completed 26 half marathons and countless shorter distances. Kendra also serves as an ambassador for Nuun hydration, Honey Stinger, PRO Compression socks, and the Boilermaker 15K Road Race. 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

MARISA

Marisa is thrilled to be joining the Pace Group Leader team! Marisa originally started running in 2012 using the Galloway Run-Walk-Run method from the beginning. After running solo for 7 years, she joined Galloway NYC last year and hasn't looked back since! Since 2012, Marisa has completed over 35 half marathons and 4 marathons. A regular at RunDisney races, she recently completed the 2020 Dopey Challenge (4 races in 4 days: 5K, 10K, Half, and Full Marathon). When not traveling for races, Marisa works at a not-for-profit software company supporting the arts and culture world and is often found traveling the country working at local theaters, museums, symphonies, and zoos.

Favorite Race: Disneyland Paris Half Marathon

MICHELLE

Michelle began running in 2014, completing the Brooklyn Half Marathon on a dare. While she was using the run/walk method, she didn't learn about Galloway NYC until 2016, when Karen Casko introduced her to this lovely and amazing group. She's completed many halfs and one marathon (Chicago 2017). She swore she would never do another marathon again, but alas, NYC 2020 was calling her name.

As her day job, Michelle works as an assistant professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where she studies the effects of drug use and genetics on the cognition of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Michelle lives in Westchester Co with her amazing Cardigan Corgi, Neville (and her husband, too).

Favorite Race: Mini 10K, followed closely behind with the no longer RnR Vancouver

 30/30 Orange (16:00)

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)

DORY

Dory is back for her second year as a pace group leader with Galloway NYC. She is a back of the pack runner who fully enjoys a slower race while getting her full registration fee out of her races. She started running in 2017 after hearing about runDisney and completed her first half marathon as part of a Disney running weekend in November of 2017. She has since completed 18 half marathons, 2 full marathons (NYC in November of 2019, and Disney in January of 2020) and is training for the 50th anniversary NYC marathon in November. While not running, Dory enjoys traveling, especially to Disney World. She is trying to complete 50 half marathons in 50 states. 

Favorite Race: Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon, Wineglass Half Marathon

ELENA

Elena will be returning for a fourth year with Galloway NYC and as a first-time pace group leader. She has completed three marathons: (2) New York City Marathons and the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, training with Galloway and intervals. Elena started running due to the encouragement of her mother Maggie and continues to run in her honor. She is also a former veterinary technician and a foster failure with four cats and a rescue greyhound who refuses to run with her (too slow).
 
Favorite Races: Bronx 10 Miler, Women's Mini 10k and the Brooklyn Half

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

30/30 Green (17:00)

LIZ

Coming soon!

VERONICA

Veronica, a native New Yorker, has dabbled with running since 2014. In 2016 her quest to check off “run a marathon” from her bucket list began. She has always used the Galloway method and joined Galloway NYC in 2019. Veronica is now a full time mother to her beautiful 4 and 7 year olds. Prior to that she worked in medical education administration.  

She has run over 30 races covering all distances including 2 full marathons in her very short running career. She credits Galloway for preventing injuries and credits this group for keeping mentally sane. On most days you will find her in athletic gear ready to sneak in a run whenever possible. She loves to cook and is a true foodie at heart, she is not a picky eater and is always willing to try anything twice.  

Favorite race: Staten Island Half Marathon

15/30 (18:00+)

BARBARA

Barbara has been running with Galloway NYC since 2019 when she joined to prepare for fall and summer races and had always walked her races until joining the team. She started racing after turning 60 and her first race was a half marathon in North Carolina at Victory Junction Camp. The highlight of that race for her was meeting Richard Petty and having a carb-loading pasta party at his house. Barbara finished last, but she finished! and only half the runners who started that day did. She has done multiple races since her first, ranging from 5k to half marathon, and her favorite distance - 10k. Barbara is a retired pediatric nurse and has 2 children and 1 grandson. She is an animal lover and currently has 4 cats and 1 dog. Her goal race is the NYC Marathon this fall at age 67!

Favorite Race: Half Marathon at Camp Victory Junction

RUTH

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!”

Favorite Race: Front Runners New York Pride Run