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 1 minute read Name change boost merchandise sales Denise Membreno December 31, 2025 0 1 minute read AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0 1 minute read Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0