Jeff Galloway Run Walk Run Reviews

by Bafflej142

I love Jeff Galloway and have followed his techniques and advice for years. I own a couple of his books and have inspired family members to start running. I was thrilled when I heard JeffGallowayRunWalkRun was coming out but am disappointed with the results. The coaching from Jeff overlaps with the signals for running and walking, and the team Bree also set up in the training schedule don’t coincide with what the voiceover is talking about. I still don’t know what the difference is between a warmdown run and the 2 mile run before it or when they should be happening. On top of that, the maps/tracking is not super accurate so I don’t get a good gauge on what my time is (I usually run about a 10 min mile but the errors in the map say I run a shorter distance which equates to a faster time). I cancelled my subscription within 3 days of downloading. I truly how JeffGallowayRunWalkRun can fix some of these bugs and make JeffGallowayRunWalkRun the caliber we all expect from the Jeff Galloway brand, but for now I’ll go back to Runkeeper.

by Heath A

Super disappointed. Another runner had Strava running next to this and I’ve been training with bad information. The splits were wrong, in a half marathon it turned out to be a mile off, when JeffGallowayRunWalkRun closes you cannot get back to your run. So many of my runs were deleted. The “halfway” is always wrong. I have no idea how that is computed. In a 30 min run it would say I was half way way before 15 minutes.

If I would have ran at the pace I was training at with Galloway with all of the bugs I would have had a DNF. This is upsetting as I trained for months on JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. Absolutely deleting it.

I wish Galloway would partner with a stronger development team especially for the price.

by Smithnat5948

JeffGallowayRunWalkRun has promise but right now it’s not it. Few things- the mileage is way off JeffGallowayRunWalkRun said I did 2.72 miles and my watch said 3.70 which is way different.
JeffGallowayRunWalkRun doesn’t work unless it’s on the main screen so you have to have it on the whole time. You can’t lock the screen or else you’ll be running for a hot minute.
It doesn’t make sense that there isn’t a watch app since most of the critical information comes from my watch (pace, distance, heart rate etc.)

Overall the concept is cool but JeffGallowayRunWalkRun falls flat. I’m gonna give it another month to see if anything gets better but there are free apps that can have me running in intervals.

by Hjmoore420

i got JeffGallowayRunWalkRun to train for a half marathon . i am not a crazy active runner but i have run some races , this would be my furthest distance . i injured myself last time i trained without help from an app like this so i wanted yo try to be guided with this tool . at this point i lost my last two runs , the last one , my long run this week , in the middle of the run . this is unacceptable. i have requested a refund but JeffGallowayRunWalkRun at its most basic is not worth the money asked for it , down load the free version of Nike run , it actually integrates with your music app , look up the galloway method online for free and run safe.

by Liz-Simon-Says

I have no idea how to use JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. If the phone is not “open” it doesn’t work. On the Lock Screen I will walk or run forever until I open the phone and then it tells me to start walk/running (whatever I wasn’t just doing… forever….. because my phone Lock Screen was on. I don’t want my battery to run out on a run so it auto comes on but JeffGallowayRunWalkRun fails at that point.

And, don’t get me started on not having an app for the watch. WHY!!???!! It’s a brand new FITNESS app that has no integration with the watch. I just don’t get it.

Please do better JG. I want to love your app!!

by NOLABT

If you simply read down the comments you will see the developer respond that they will work on the GPS issues. Many of those comments were well over a year ago. The problem is it is not fixed. So…the main function you get with JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is to hear Jeff state “start running”. I was 8 miles into my 9 mile run last week when Jeff chimed in that I was “halfway there”. The magic mile obviously won’t calculate because the GPS isn’t even close to accurate. The developer suggested some issue resolution but none of that worked. They then told me to request a refund. My gut is they know they have not fixed major issues in JeffGallowayRunWalkRun and probably have no plans to.

Jeff G program is fantastic but I would stay far away from JeffGallowayRunWalkRun.

by Worth A Review!

I’m a bit annoyed with the latest update. The voice used to just say “start running” or “start walking”. Now it adds every single time go for some number of seconds on top of that. Maybe just say it the first time? After that, there’s no need to interrupt the music with so many words. It would also be great if that was configurable to instead do a library of sounds instead of words.

Also, when is the watch app coming out? I imagine you’re getting close given you mentioned that you were working on it months ago. Anyway to be a beta tester?

Even with the latest quirk, really do love the training aspect of JeffGallowayRunWalkRun . Please keep going and get that watch app out!

by Springerguy1340

Really love “The Method” and Jeff is the reason I’m in shape and have fallen in love with running but only reason I can’t recommend JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is my personal reason of I can’t stand running with a phone or have things strapped to my arm except a watch and I love my Apple Watch. Now if you don’t mind running with a phone this is definitely JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for you…his running plans and his voice on JeffGallowayRunWalkRun during the workouts and even the running(IMO) tempo music really will keep you motivated and takes the stress away….if they’d came out with the Watch app like they kept saying but never did I’d renewed but they didn’t and I’m not.

by Egagling

I have been training with Jeff since 2005. Actually ran with him at a half marathon in Lincoln Nebraska. I ran the full but he was only doing the half. Anyway I’m struggling to like JeffGallowayRunWalkRun . I don’t like that I can’t see the whole plan at once or that it doesn’t explain why or what I’m supposed to do for the “warm up run” portion of my running plan. I have not had my music change speed either. I am not a fan of carrying my phone so I hope there is an Apple Watch version coming out soon. I do like the tips he gives and the timer.

by Xyz$!

I’ve been following Jeff’s methods of training for over a decade and was so excited to see the methods integrated into one app. Unfortunately it has crashed mid run twice! Abruptly ends the run and screen freezes and only gave me the option of discarding the run. I’m one the 1 week trial and won’t commit to purchase- have to wait for the bugs to be fixed.

by Runcrazynerd

I met Jeff. Very nice guy with a lot of knowledge and experience. I like the music he has for the work outs. It helps me with my pacing. However, what is frustrating is the training plan. When you click on for example, “Week 14, day 1” it will jump to “Week 15, day 4.” The workout you press for that day doesn’t correspond to the workout that pops up. Very frustrating.

Also, I wish you don’t have to manually press pause when you need to stop -tie your shoe or use the porta John.
The Nike Run Club app is great in that regard. It will say”pausing workout.” And then will say “resuming workout” automatically.

Lastly, my data from the long run workout was deleted. I wish JeffGallowayRunWalkRun was more automated. But there are some good aspects of it.

by Instafool

I was happy to see there was a new app as the old Lolo ones had lost support your years ago. I appreciate that I was grandfathered into the training plans. I miss the ability to sync the tempo of the music to my desired pace as well as the ability to run to my own music. I’m guessing the latter has to do with proprietary rights by Apple. I’ll keep using the old apps.

by Amyfry80

I’ve been using Galloway apps for 5ks and 10ks for more than a decade and love the run walk run method and the beatsync for my music. I’ve been using this new iteration of JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for half marathon training and the announcement for the halfway point for outdoor runs is waaaaay off. I have to look at JeffGallowayRunWalkRun and try to figure out when I’m halfway. Today it told me I was at the halfway point when I had about 2.5 miles left on a 9.5 mile run. I’d give JeffGallowayRunWalkRun 5 stars if the mileage were consistent and accurate

by Ani&Sako

I’ve been a Jeff Galloway fan for many years. I met Jett about 14 years ago at our local Fleet Feet store & I have been using R/W method for many years.
Initially, when half marathon app came out I purchased it & used it loved it.
However, after the new app that came out I just couldn’t use JeffGallowayRunWalkRun at all. Not a friendly user. I contacted customer support but didn’t get far.
Bottom line, I would love to use JeffGallowayRunWalkRun & give it a try but it has no functionality, sorry for the negative review Jeff.
I still use run/walk intervals & will continue using it.

by Gagirl_07

JeffGallowayRunWalkRun has promise but the distance is way off. I run on a treadmill and JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is constantly off by about .25 miles per mile which adds up fast! I don’t like that I can’t adjust the distance post run either. I wish it integrated with my Apple Watch so it knew what speed I was actually running at. I also don’t love that I can’t use my Apple Watch as a HR monitor.

I love Jeff and his methods but I’m going to have to search for a medic interval timer until JeffGallowayRunWalkRun improves.

by CuteLittleJane

I wanted to love JeffGallowayRunWalkRun, but I struggle to even like it. First, let me start by saying that I am not an overly experienced runner. I have only been running for a couple of years and in that time, I’ve injured myself so I have to take it easy in order to avoid pain. Long runs hurt me and I do better with run/walk. I love the Galloway method, itself. JeffGallowayRunWalkRun, however, really falls short when it comes to intuitiveness and integration. In treadmill mode (road running aggravates my tibia), the run distance is always higher in JeffGallowayRunWalkRun , despite the fact that I am running and walking the recommended pace. The run information does not sync with Apple Fitness (that I’m aware of). Probably the most annoying thing about JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is that it does not run in the background. Specifically I learned this when I chose to use an Apple Music playlist instead of JeffGallowayRunWalkRun music. If you are not ACTIVE in the Galloway app (if you’re switching songs in another app), you will not hear the cue to switch from walk/run. When you go back into JeffGallowayRunWalkRun , you hear all the cues you missed at once. I just gave up on JeffGallowayRunWalkRun and timed my intervals on my own.

There are other run training apps that are more intuitive. I like that you can pull recipes from JeffGallowayRunWalkRun but it’s not really a “nutrition plan” that I can tell.

I just feel like I can do the same thing without these limitations on my own without the $42 annual subscription.

It’s “meh”, at best.

by Josh'sjshsjdjdfjnfr

I don't know why you would ever have an app, especially one for fitness, that doesn't integrate with the apple watch. The watch gives you all the metrics that you need to make JeffGallowayRunWalkRun outstanding. Why would you know use it?!?

by Falcon25

After using the Galloway training for my half marathon on Garmin last year, I have been using JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for my marathon training. After setting up the program to fit my training needs and starting using the workouts, I found there are only 2 options if you accidentally stop the workout. You can only Save or Delete a workout. This is extremely frustrating especially during a long run. For example my 20 mile run was stopped at 10 miles when I paused JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for a break. I couldn’t restart the run because of having only save option. Fortunately my Garmin auto paused so the entire 20 miles was recorded. Please consider adding a restart option or a better pause function in future updates. Also, make the FAQs not video or at least a PDF option.

by Soggy User

Overall JeffGallowayRunWalkRun functions well. The coaching and walk/run prompts are good. The interface is easy to use. I don’t recall choosing whether JeffGallowayRunWalkRun shows paces and distance in miles or km during setup-I assume this option was pulled from the Apple Health app automatically. The issue is it’s confusing when calculating paces from my magic mile time. Everything shows in pace per km but requires you to enter the pace per mile for your magic mile. For example my magic mile time is 7:42 giving me an expected 5K race pace of 8:12/km. That’s over 40 minutes for a 5K. My last 5K practice time was 27:40. If this is the pace/mile then it makes sense but it is labelled as minutes/km. CONFUSING and it makes me question all the other recommended paces in JeffGallowayRunWalkRun . I might as well do the math by hand at this point.

by Kwetherf

I have been running for about 9 years and took the last year off due to injury and illness. I was afraid to get back out there. I wanted to start slow. I never thought I would like the run/walk/run/walk, but it has helped me start slow and get my strength and endurance back. I started about 8 -10 weeks ago and just did a 10k and about 20 mins faster than I thought I would. I followed the program and it worked.
There are a couple things that I think need to be worked on, I think. I find that my runs get deleted easily. But I have my run on my watch on a different app, so it’s fine but I would love that to be fixed. I know there’s some things I haven’t figured out how to do yet…
Looking forward to my next 10k or half and training with Jeff on JeffGallowayRunWalkRun!

by StanBush

I have four of his books. I purchased every LOLO program that used his method, accompanied by his tips and narration. I’ve had them for at least 10 years. I’ve never reached out support. Until last week. After receiving an email regarding the new program, I downloaded it. I had some question’s concerning licensing. So I wrote them. I haven’t heard back. It’s been a week. —————————-
I’m updating this review. I’m changing it from 1 star to 4. Why? Tech support has reached out to me and resolved my issues. That’s all you can ask for. I appreciate their commitment to service their legacy customers. After I use this version of JeffGallowayRunWalkRun , I may revisit and update to 5 stars. Thank you Tech Support

by Mojorood

I actually really like the training runs and the fact that he talks you through each training run. What I don’t love is when he talks about calories and fat burning. Not everyone wants to run to lose weight and it’s a triggering subject for many. It would be nice if it was a setting you could choose to add or remove comments about calories and fat burning. I love the nutrition info about how certain foods help with inflammation or energy, but I don’t need someone in my ear telling me how to burn more fat and count calories. I’ll keep using the program because I can get over it and still enjoy it overall.

by Rianebichons

I have been using JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for about 3-4 weeks now. I love apps ease of use. I also love Jeff’s tips and coaching and that you can turn it off if desired. I am able to use my Tidal music if I start it prior to my workout. I have figured out that I can do any workout in any order even going to past weeks. I used the Jeff Galloway Half training on my Garmin and with this Garmin plan I was given coaching on his cadence drills and acceleration gliders. These were used as warm ups for most all my runs but on JeffGallowayRunWalkRun these drills are not included. Please add instruction on how to do these drills and include them in the warm ups. Also, very frustrating is the fact that JeffGallowayRunWalkRun does not integrate with my Garmin Fenix. I have to turn on my watch to record the more comprehensive running data and then turn on JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for the marathon training run. This is ridiculous that the Jeff Galloway app does not pull data from my Garmin. Finally, I cannot continue recording after completing a run. I would like to be able to have the choice to continue running/walking even after the scheduled training run is complete. Unfortunately, I will probably not resubscribe until the Garmin data can be integrated. This is a very important feature imo.

by FertileSeoul35

I am a beginner runner and absolutely love JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. There’s enough stats detail for me, and I love the coaching feature. The only issue for me is that Jeff gives nutrition advice. I’m 15 years recovered from an eating disorder, and it’s still even triggering for me to hear things about not restricting from cravings, because “… then when nobody’s around, you’re going to eat and eat and eat…” Yikes! I’d love to be able to turn off just that portion of the coaching. For now I’m just reminding myself to ignore those bits. Otherwise, I love his tips on cadence, reminders to relax, talks about why walking is important, minutes countdown, encouragement (“You’re halfway through the workout now, keep going!”), etc.

by Brabbit565

Edit:
Have been using for the using for the past few weeks and hit a number of bugs with the timer, and music controls. Would recommend developer implement stronger testing and QA process.

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Love the simplicity of JeffGallowayRunWalkRun . Just working to get started with it. I am hoping I can sync my garmin watch to it, and my scale that has Wi-Fi / Apple health! Looking forward to future improvements.

by Lorraine Ruth Rosenberg

I have been using Jeff Galloway’s training methods since 2019 and have always been thrilled with his coaching. JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is great for those who want a both interval timer, tracking and coaching in one. In past, I have to use a separate interval timer, a music source and a running app to get all of the above so it’s awesome to not have to do that anymore. I also really like the included music and it’s tempo working with you as someone who struggles with music “slowing down” during fast runs with standard playlists

I will say I do thing improvements can be made not so much with JeffGallowayRunWalkRun but integration into health apps and wearable devices. I hate not being able to see my pace or time in my wrist and living in an urban area, do not like to run with my photo out. The fact my heart rate also can’t be tracked is also a bummer as someone who bases my runs on my heart rate. The other thing that needs improvement is integration into apple and android fitness apps as right now it goes but under “cross training” instead of “outdoor and indoor run” which also makes it harder to keep states via these built in apps

I will definitely keep using this to train for my half marathon in November and I hope for hands free options soon

by NS_Jenn

Growing up, and through most of my adulthood, I didn’t view myself as an athlete. But I was always intrigued by running. I just didn’t think I could do it. Then I learned about the Galloway method. The run/walk method seemed much more doable and less intimidating. So, I decided to give it a try. Now, after only about a year, I’ve gone from being a non-runner to completing multiple 5Ks, several 10K’s and 2 half marathons. But, even more importantly, I am enjoying running. I feel great and so accomplished after each and every run. And the Galloway Method and JeffGallowayRunWalkRun have played a huge part in getting me here.

by Traviss135

JeffGallowayRunWalkRun has not only helped me run my first half marathon but then gave me the confidence to run my first marathon the following year and I’m hoping to complete even more marathons and multi race challenges in the future following more of the in app trainings. JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is easy to use, a simple design, and a great resource for race training with easy programs to follow. If you ever thought you couldn’t run a race no matter how short or long, JeffGallowayRunWalkRun and these trainings will make you think otherwise and convince you that you can! A great, simple to use, running app! Looking forward to see how it updates and improves in the future too.

by Beckydofthree

I am a newer runner, but Jeff’s plan has helped me achieve goals that I haven’t met with other running plans. Jeff’s coaching through the run is helpful and encouraging, and there are many training plans available for a fee. I like that the music tempo changes based on running or walking. I would love if that feature were available with my own music. I also wish JeffGallowayRunWalkRun synced with my Apple Watch, but because of my success in using Jeff’s program I can still recommend JeffGallowayRunWalkRun.

by Bill From Houston

My sister called about a year ago. She wanted me to run the Gasparilla Half with her. We both had not been running. And we both had our health issues. We both were abit skittish about the race. But, she got me to do it. I knew the only way I could was using JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. It took me every bit of the 43 weeks to get prepared for the race. JeffGallowayRunWalkRun performed great. It got me from the coach to completing 5 half marathons in the year. It was nice to have a way to get in shape with a reassuring voice! And when I sent in a recommendation for an enhancement they were responsive. It is worth it!!!

by Honolua Bay Is My Spot

Always doubtful of run - walk - run, but getting back into running at 55 decided to try it. Have used JeffGallowayRunWalkRun for over a year to train for two different events with great success - I am a believer! JeffGallowayRunWalkRun has continued to improve over the year. It would be great if updates came with notes, as sometimes changes seem like bugs. Also would love to see a way for my husband and I to track the runs we do together in both our accounts.

by Family Runners

I originally downloaded JeffGallowayRunWalkRun because I was lucky enough to be a winner for the New York Marathon 2024. I use the Galloway method for my runs but I wanted to speed up my time for New York so I downloaded JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. Not only did I improve my race time I also felt amazing before and after the race. Fast forward to now, I have convinced my son, daughter, and husband to run the Las Vegas Marathon this November and they all downloaded JeffGallowayRunWalkRun to prepare them for a injury-free marathon using Galloway’s coaching app. Now it's all in the family!!!

by Amby134

JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is great. The only problem I have had with it is that it’s too easy for me to delete a workout by accident, because of the location of the delete button, and no way to recover it. I just have to be more careful about not clicking delete. I reached out to support and they were very quick to respond. ***I enjoy the coaching queues from Jeff and have noticed a huge improvement in my running time and recovery. It has really changed the game for me.

by Acerun262

I trained with the Jeff Galloway method when I started running back in 2001 for the Chicago marathon. After a break from running in 2017 I decided to start training again and found Jeff’s app. I could not be happier. I am on track to run a half marathon in 2 hours or faster and using the run/walk/run method has me staying injury free. Jeff,s method is the absolute best and the only way I will train. JeffGallowayRunWalkRun guides you the entire way and will have you crossing the finish line with no issues or worries. Remember as Jeff says “You can do it!”

by Jillyyybillyyy

I am a beginner at running and never could have imagined I would end up loving it so much that I’d be registering for a half marathon in Disney. This goal seemed so far out of reach until I started to follow Jeff’s training plan. I was blown away to see that he has a plan for the exact half marathon I’m doing, which makes this even more exciting! His coaching is full of educational insights and motivation to work hard. Couldn’t recommend this enough!

by Chwhitt01

I love love love JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. My favorite feature is it’s ability to take my outdoor run and walk speed and tell me what that conversion is on the treadmill. Game changer! The drills and speed work on the paid app are awesome and there are so many training plans to chose from. JeffGallowayRunWalkRun is going to change the way people train.

by MIKEEB73

This is my first time running a marathon, I run interval already but never thought I could do it for a marathon! But thanks to Jeff I am feeling more confident about it. Love JeffGallowayRunWalkRun except, I have hit delete by mistake and then I can’t get that information back and it looks like I have missed key runs… no way to enter runs manual, when you run in areas with no service.

by RisayG

I love JeffGallowayRunWalkRun. I have the subscription and it’s worth every penny. It customizes my workouts for my race and goal and I love the audio coaching. Jeff’s motivational pointers during my run are the icing on the cake and I love I can easily hear my run walk run intervals.

Great for those who run, walk or use the Galloway method!

by Mommoenter

I really enjoyed using JeffGallowayRunWalkRun to prep for Disneys Springtime surprise weekend. I have run races before, but this was my first time doing 3 in a row and wanted something to help me be ready for that. I enjoyed the coaching prompts and even used it at Disney for the long race. It takes the guesswork out of coming up with my own plan as it auto generates which I really liked. I would definitely use it again to train and keep myself accountable.