Former Olympian and Run-Walk-Run creator in town for Marathon Gene Marrano April 12, 2019 1 minute read He calls himself “America’s Coach” so its fitting perhaps that Jeff Galloway of “Run-Walk-Run” fame is in Roanoke as a special guest for “America’s Toughest Road Marathon.” The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Longwood University announces $15M gift for campus centerNext: Roanoke man arrested for chase that starts in Vinton, ends in Franklin Co. Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0