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For more information about the
Albany Program
Contact Paula Bacon, Albany Program Director at 229 888-8989
paula@albanyrunwalk.com
For Information
about the
National Galloway Program
contact Becky Rentz at (800) 200-2771
www.runinjuryfree.com or www.jeffgalloway.com
Paula Bacon, Albany Program Director
Miami Half Marathon, 2006; Marine Corps Marathon, 2005, 2003; Chicago Marathon, 2004; Virginia Beach Half Marathon, 2005; Boston Marathon, 2005; Mardi Gras Half, New Orleans, 2005; Seaside Half, FL, 2006, 2005, 2004; San Diego, CA, Rock ‘n Roll Marathon 2004
“After ‘waking up’ one day to find myself overweight and out of shape, I went looking for a way to get my weight under control. A friend of mine told me about the Galloway Training Program and I began running with my buddy, Jean Ramirez. I have never been a ‘runner,’ but with this new way of running, I finally found something that I could do - and get better at, which kept me from burning out and quitting.
In 2003, after six months of training, I completed my first marathon. Now I have become totally addicted. So far, I have finished 5 marathons and 5 half marathons.
Although I began running to lose weight, (I’m down 30 pounds) I have been surprised at how it has helped me mentally as well. It has given me so much energy and has helped keep those middle-age cobwebs from taking over my brain. Who needs Prozac when you can run?
Perhaps the most rewarding part of starting a Training Program here in Albany is that just maybe I have helped get somebody else off the couch and have helped change somebody’s life - as running has changed mine.”
~ Paula Bacon
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