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Brantley Tyndall, Director of Bike Walk RVA, joins the pod to tell us all about RVA Bike Month this May! We also dive into some Bike Walk advocacy, a Fall Line trail update, and ask the age old question...Tour de Taco or Pizza Crawl.
Thinking about running Richmond this November? Need to up your miles for a fall race? We chat with the head coach of Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, Carrie Parker. Learn more about the program and find out what makes MTT so beloved!
Nan & Kam look back on the 25th running of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k! Hear about what goes on behind the scenes, what it was like for Kam to work with her mom on race day, best race moments, squirrels in the park...and more!
It's almost time for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger, which means Nan & Kam are ready to answer all your event FAQs! Find out what you need to know about the expo, race morning, and how to have your best 10k!
We sit down with Conrad Lusagala who is taking on the task of being the 10k's Roving DJ and Party Pacer! He's got a speaker, he's got a playlist, he's got the good vibes, and he's bringing the encouragement. Find him at the back of the pack in
Nan & Kam have perhaps their biggest guest yet and welcome Nutzy of the Richmond Flying Squirrels to the pod. Megan Angstadt, the Squirrels Executive Director of Fan Engagement, also joins us and shares how excited her and Nutzy are to come to
We sit down with two 10k legends and superstar volunteers, Michael George and Mike Levins. Chances are if you've done a race in Richmond, these two were involved in some way. They give us the low down on the first year of the Ukrop's Monument A
Nan & Kam welcome Molly Johnson, Race Director for the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k back to the pod. Molly shares what it's like to plan and execute a first year event and her favorite parts of race day. Then Nan & Kam
We catch up with Kam on her YMCA 10k Training Team journey thus far, and find out how her miles have been going. Switching gears the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k is this weekend, so we answer all your race day questions
One thing about the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is it's known for having a lively course. You never know what you're going to see, but you're guaranteed to be entertained. The 10k Spirit Contest presented by The Richmond Experience is serious b
As we gear up for the 2024 Active RVA Awards, Kristen Eichert, Sports Backers Corporate Sales Manager, gives us all the details on what it means to be Active RVA certified. Learn about best practices to lead your workplace to corporate wellness
This week Nan & Ashlee (guest host alert!) take you on a behind the scenes look at 10k Love Week. We worked at events with Massey at the VCU Student Commons and passed out cupcakes on Brown's Island with Ukrop's. Check out YouTube to see us all
Doing the 10k once is something to be proud of, but doing it all 25 times is on another level. This week we talk with Brad Armstrong (a 10k Legacy Club member) and his daughters Erin and Annie. They ran the first Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k tog
Tiffany Copeland and Ashley White join us to talk about the exciting work our Fitness Warriors are doing to make Richmond and the Tri-Cities more active! Whether you're interested in leading fitness classes, or finding a new community to workou
By this point we hope you've seen the 2024 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k participant shirt and medal designs! The colorful swag was designed by local agency Think. We sit down with Jason St. Peter and Bridget Guckin to talk all things creative st
We sit down with Head Coach of the YMCA 10k Training Team, Jennifer Perrin to run through all the questions, thoughts, and feels one may have before joining the team! Training for the 25th annual Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger
Happy New Year! Nan & Kam are back to kick off 2024 with a recap of what went down during holiday break, what they're excited for at Sports Backers this spring, and new fitness goals. Get your motivation back and hear their hacks to setting goa
Sports Backers Youth Programs have had a whirlwind year; with a rebrand, a scholar-athlete program restructure, and a new hire...2023 has been wild! Catch up on all the changes and hear what we're excited for in the new year with Jacki, our Dir
Last week we had the 11th CarMax Tacky Light Run. Fun was had, merriment was made, holiday cheer was abundant. This week we recap all the good times and share some behind the scenes insight with Event Director, Molly Johnson. Get you some egg n
The CarMax Tacky Light Run is on December 9, and while Sports Backers is busy prepping, the homeowners in the Walton Park neighborhood are on a whole other level! We chat with professional tacky home decorator Tara Krohn and find out just what
Registration for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is officially open! The iconic Richmond event is celebrating 25 years of being the biggest block party in town! We talk with Event Director, Meghan Keogh about her favorite pa
We all know the best part of a race is the swag! This week on the pod we introduce you to the fierce twosome behind Sports Backers' finisher item designs and merchandise collections. Alison Hale, our Retail Manager, and Dion Ellis, our Graphic
Last week Dr. Lisa Mitro (@dr.lisa.dpt) was a part of our Run Richmond pre-race panel. On Saturday she ran her first full marathon, and now we want the tea! Check out what she has to say about training with the Sports Backers Marathon Training
On the eve of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon we had a live discussion at the Walmart Health & Fitness Expo with a stacked crew of running podcasters and personalities! We all can benefit from community, and running is no different! Whet
Nan & Kam welcome their first guest to the studio, Megan Schultz! Megan has been at Sports Backers for over 16 years. As the race director for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, she knows all the info you need for race day on November 11!
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