Former Olympian and Run-Walk-Run creator in town for Marathon Gene Marrano April 12, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Longwood University announces $15M gift for campus centerNext: Roanoke man arrested for chase that starts in Vinton, ends in Franklin Co. Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025