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On the Move
Sports Backers is a nonprofit active living organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Our mission is to get people moving and this podcast will focus on keeping people active and moving, mostly through the lens of running. We put on outdoor endurance events, host training teams year round, and have programs aimed at bringing fitness opportunities to all corners of our area. All this brings us in contact with stories and ideas that are interesting and inspiring, and we’ll share them on this…
Episodes
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Episode 84 - All Aboard to Ashland
It's almost time for the Ashland Half & 5k! Nan and guest host Ashlee chat with Emmy Richards and Kelly Franke with the Town of Ashland. Hear the inside scoop…
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Episode 83 - Mary Marshall the Volunteer Queen
Nan & Kam are joined by Mary Marshall Graeber, Sports Backers' Volunteer Coordinator. Hear about all the volunteer jobs available, the perks of helping out…
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Episode 82 - Arlene Cary Does It All
Nan & Kam talk with Arlene Cary, a PE teacher at St. Joseph's Catholic School who is a Fitness Warrior, YMCA Instructor, and Kids On The Move Coach. Basically…
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Episode 81 - Sports Backers Staff Outings
At Sports Backers we normally do at least one staff outing a year, a traditional started by Jon Lugbill. Last week we went on Jon's last staff excursion and…
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Episode 80 - A Farewell to Jon
Nan & Kam sit down with Jon Lugbill before his last day at Sports Backers. They get all the inside info on his proudest moments, favorite events, and what he's…
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Episode 79 - Inside the Markel Corporate Run
Nan & Kam are out of the studio! Last week was the Markel Corporate Run, and we're giving you the behind the scenes look at all the fun that went down. You're…
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Episode 78 - Brian and Nicole, Best MTT Buds
Brian McDaniel and Nicole Zawitkowski have made the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team their friendship tradition. Hear why they love the team, what keeps…
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Episode 77 - RVA Bike Month Review with Natalie Rainer
RVA Bike Month wraps up in a few weeks, so Nan & Kam sat down with Natalie Rainer, Bike Walk RVA's Engagement Manager, to talk about all of this year's events…
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Episode 76 - Dominion Energy Riverrock Recap
It's a Nan & Kam yap sesh as they recap Dominion Energy Riverrock weekend. Hear what went on behind the scenes, and all of Kam's brilliant ideas for 2026!
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Episode 75 - Dog Agility Comes to Dominion Energy Riverrock
All dogs get zoomies...let your dog get their energy out Dominion Energy Riverrock's Agility Competition! Nan & Kam talked to Shemeck Piatek, owner of the Zoom…
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Episode 74 - Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony
Richmond is fortunate to be home to the Virginia Capital Trail—a fully paved, 51.7-mile multi-use path that stretches across four jurisdictions. Nan & Kam sit…
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Episode 73 - Kirk Runs All of Richmond
In 2018 marathoner Kirk Millikan decided he wanted to take on a new challenge. He wanted to run every street in Richmond...that's 2,200 streets. Fast forward…
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Episode 72 - Winners Circle with Sophie King
If you were at the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger you might've seen Sophie King whizzing by the competition. The Richmond native completed the…
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Episode 71 - OTM Short, Jon's Last 10k
This April marked Jon Lugbill's last Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k at the helm of Sports Backers. To celebrate he got to run the event he created in 2000...so…
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Episode 70 - Talking Team Ram Nation with Robby Robinson
VCU Athletics participated in the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k and the Massey Challenge with Team Ram Nation. Nan & Kam talk with Robby Robinson, the voice of…
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Episode 69 - Keya Wingfield is 10k Ready
You might know Richmonder Keya Wingfield, from the Food Network, Candy Valley Cake Company, and most recently Keya's Snacks. But what you might not know about…
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Episode 68 - Meet Our NEW Executive Director
This fall, Sports Backers announced that Jon Lugbill, our Executive Director of the last 32 years, was planning to retire. After a nation-wide search, we now…
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Episode 67 - Beat the 10k Price Hike and Check Out Our New Space!
Nan & Kam reveal their new podcast room and chat with Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k Race Director, Meghan Keogh. Meghan has led the charge on the 10k for the…
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Episode 66 - New Office Tour!
Sports Backers officially made our move to Lakeside Avenue this week and we're now located at our active living hub! Nan & Kam give you a tour of the space…
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Episode 65 - 26 Years of the 10k with Jon Lugbill
Richmond's biggest block party was once just an idea of Jon Lugbill! Sports Backers' Executive Director played a huge role in the creation of the popular…
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Episode 64 - Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k is Next Week!
It's almost event week here at Sports Backers, so Nan & Kam talked with Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k Race Director, Molly Johnson. Molly fills us…
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Episode 63 - River Takes On The YMCA 10k Training Team
This week Nan & Kam sit down with 11-year-old River Hale and talk about his training journey with the YMCA 10k Training Team. River's mom, Alison, works at…
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Episode 62 - Ukrop's - A Richmond Institution
If you're a Richmonder, you love Ukrop's. It's just an unspoken rule! As the title sponsor of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger for all 26…
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Episode 61 - Palentine's is Coming!
It's a Nan & Kam catch up week! We're discussing Saturday's 10k Training Team, 10k Love Week, and the first ever Palentine's Day! Mark your calendars because…
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Episode 60 - YMCA 10k Training Team is About to Kick Off with Nate Moubray!
This Saturday marks the first day of YMCA 10k Training Team. This 10-week program gets runners and walkers ready for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented…
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Episode 59 - New Staff Member Alert! Meet Drew and Natalie
We were lucky enough to recently welcome two new staff members to the Sports Backers crew. Nan & Kam sit down with Drew Thornton, the Events Operations…
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Episode 58 - You're Gonna Wanna Sign Up for River City with Rachel Capone and Candace Broaddus
The second-annual Virginia Credit Union Half & 5k is coming up on March 8. Nan & Kam sit down with local runners, Sports Backers Ambassadors, and all around…
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Episode 57 - How to Keep Those Fitness Resolutions with Ginnina Eakle of the YMCA
Happy New Year! Nan & Kam kick off 2025 with Ginnina Eakle, Association Director of Wellness at the Greater Richmond YMCA. Ginnina shares secrets for making…
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Episode 56 - It's Time For Tacky with Virginia Goin
The CarMax Tacky Light Run is this weekend! Virginia Goin is a long time resident of Walton Park, the neighborhood where the CarMax Tacky Light Run takes…
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Episode 55 - Winners Circle Chat with Rob Mazzanti
Nan & Kam sit down with the winner of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, and Richmond local, Rob Mazzanti. Rob gives the inside scoop on what it's like to…
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Episode 54 - Marathon BTS
Nan & Kam recap the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon and tell you what they were up to behind the scenes! Hear about the best signs, intense golf cart…
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Episode 53 - What Running Did For Me
Running can mean so many things to so many different individuals. The rise of Richmond run clubs has allowed for the creation of meaningful safe spaces for…
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Episode 52 - The Power of Pickle Juice with Filip Keuppens
It's National Pickle Day, and we thought what better way to celebrate than with the Vice President of The Pickle Juice Company, Filip Keuppens. The Pickle…
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Episode 51 - All You Need To Know About The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
We've got Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Race Director, Megan Schultz in the studio to answer all of your burning questions about race weekend! We cover…
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Episode 50 - One Year of On The Move with Nan & Kam!
We've been talking all things active, yappin', and of course gigglin' for a full year! To celebrate Nan & Kam recap their favorite moments, and head to the…
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Episode 49 - Lindsey Hein Returns to Richmond
We're excited to have podcast host and run-fluencer, Lindsey Hein, returning for her second year at the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. Last year Lindsey…
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Episode 48 - Operations with John Raigins
John Raigins has been an instrumental part of Sports Backers for 20 years. He's a man behind the scenes, but his knowledge of our courses and event operations…
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Episode 47 - Sportable Athlete Sue Henneberry Trains for Her First Marathon
There's nothing quite like training for your first full marathon! Sue Henneberry is an adaptive athlete with Sportable who completed her first half marathon…
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Episode 46 - We Off The Couch with Anthony Clary
If you run around Richmond, you've seen Anthony Clary and We Off The Couch. Anthony founded the group in 2019 and they've continued to grow in numbers, and in…
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Episode 45 - Jon Announces His Retirement
After 31 years of service, Sports Backers' Executive Director, Jon Lugbill, announced his plan to retire at the end of June 2025. We sat down with Jon to get…
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Episode 44 - Keeping the Pace with Karen McCarthy and Steven Kim
The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon tries to cater to all our participants and a huge part of that is our pace teams! This week Nan & Kam talk with Karen…
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Episode 43 - Hangin' with the President of President's Council
President's Council is Sports Backers' young professional group. It's an awesome way to socialize, network, volunteer, and meet other active people in Richmond…
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Episode 42 - ALL Stars Are Back with Jacki Quinlan
Sports Backers is celebrating the kick off of our Active Living Leadership ALL Stars program! We work with 21 rising senior student-athletes throughout the…
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Episode 41 - Back To School with Greater Richmond Fit4Kids
It's that time of year! Temps are already slightly cooler and kids are going back to school. Nan & Kam chat with Leigh Busby of Greater Richmond Fit4Kids about…
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Episode 40 - Talkin' Ashland Half & 5k with Mara George and Chris Mason
The Ashland Half & 5k is next Saturday and we brought in Event Director, Mara George, and Sports Backers Marathon Training Team Coach Chris Mason to tell us…
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Episode 39 - It's Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team Time with Cheryl Groce-Wright
You might've heard the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team starts this weekend! We sat down with head coach Cheryl Groce-Wright (and RVA Sports Awards…
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Episode 38 - Josh Leidy with 804 Run Club
Richmond loves their run clubs! This week Nan & Kam sit down with Josh Leidy, one of the leaders of 804 Run Club that meets at Hardywood. Learn more about how…
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Episode 37 - Jaide Hinds-Clark From Student-Athlete to Runner
We're joined by Jaide Hinds-Clark, a former women's basketball standout at the University of Richmond who now resides in Richmond with her wife (and soon to be…
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Episode 36 - On The Move at Richmond Animal Care & Control
We visited Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) to learn more about their RACC Runners program that pairs volunteers with dogs for recreational runs. Lydia…
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Episode 35 - Kam in the Hot Seat!
We're all used to Kam playing host, but this week...she's the guest! Hear about her journey to becoming Sports Backers' Social Media Manager. Learn about her…
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Episode 34 - A Chat with Elliott Rose
If you're a part of the running scene in Richmond chances are you've heard of Elliott, or you've seen him on a run, at a race, or in our marketing material!…
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Episode 33 - Kam's Quarterly Goals and Hot New Trends
It's a Nan & Kam week, which means the girls are gabbing. Topics are fitness trends, Kam's quarterly goals, what to expect on the pod the coming weeks...and of…
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Episode 32 - Run Short Pump Celebrates 20 Years!
Nan & Kam talk with Frank Finn, one of the founding members of Run Short Pump. Run Short Pump is a running group in the West End that meets twice a week. They…
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Episode 31 - On The Move at Great Falls Park
Nan & Kam take the pod on the road to Great Falls Park for the annual Sports Backers staff outing! Hear about two different hikes they did, who had the best…
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Episode 30 - Camryn Gets Ready to Sprint!
Today is the Markel Corporate Run and Camryn Fitzgerald of Scott Insurance is the lucky individual chosen as the Allianz Partners Summer Bonus Sprint…
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Episode 29 - All Things Effect Run Club with Kleigh Koupal
If you're a runner in Richmond, chances are you've heard about Effect. The run club was created by Kleigh Koupal and two friends who realized when running with…
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Episode 28 - It's time for the Markel Corporate Run!
The Markel Corporate Run takes place on June 6. It's RVA's biggest office party, so naturally we had to get you all the details with Sports Backers Corporate…
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Episode 27 - We're Dominion Energy Riverrock Ready!
Nan & Kam take you on a tour of Dominion Energy Riverrock as it gets set up for the weekend. Get a lay of the land, hear about the highlights, and learn more…
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Episode 26 - It's RVA Bike Month with Brantley Tyndall
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…
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Episode 25 - It's MTT Season! Coach Carrie Parker Gives Us the Scoop on All Things Training
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…