Episode 69: The Rug That Ties the Room Together

Chris Galloway and I met through his wife, Julie. Chris has an incredible story about becoming the person he needed to be to strengthen himself as a runner (and as a human). During this episode sponsored by ⁠Athlete Bouquets⁠, we talk about: Being a part of the Fishers, Indiana running community His upbringing in Bedford, Indiana, and how he ended up going to Purdue University The businesses he’s built - a chiropractic practice and Prime Car Wash Using running in college to change how his body looked How he grew up with his wife, Julie, and they’ve been together off and on since high school His dad’s running accolades and how he began chasing them in 2007 - 4:58 mile, sub-17 minute 5K, 1:18 half marathon and a 2:46 marathon Getting sober after drinking since he was 15 years old and battling issues with food Faith and his relationship with Christ - how he chose Christ after reading a book he discovered while in jail The 10-12 marathons he’s done in the past few years Covering his watch during marathons Using Strava to “Educate, Empower and Entertain” Life Coaching with Vince Auten (EP 56) Finally getting his dad's marathon PR Heading to Hood to Coast with Mark Guyer (EP 59)