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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
- On the Move
Episode 24 - 10k Behind The Scenes
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…
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Episode 23 - It's 10k Week...Let's Answer ALL The Questions!
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…
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Episode 22 - The 10k's Party Pacer, Conrad Lusagala
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…
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Episode 21 - Bringin' the Funn with Nutzy and Meg
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…
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Episode 20 - Michael & Mike - 10k Royalty
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…
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Episode 19 - Virginia Credit Union River City Half Wrap Up & A Walk For a Little Treat
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…
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Episode 18 - 10kTT Catch Up & Virginia Credit Union River City Half Questions
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…
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Episode 17 - Gettin' in the 10k Spirit with Paige Poprocky
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…
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Episode 16 - Active RVA with Kristen Eichert
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…
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Episode 15 - 10k Love Week
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…
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Episode 14 - 10k Legacy Club with Brad, Erin and Annie
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)…
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Episode 13 - Learn About the Fitness Warriors with Tiffany and Ashley
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!…
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Episode 12 - Behind The Scenes of the 10k Designs with Think
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…
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Episode 11 - All Things YMCA 10k Training Team with the Head Coach!
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…
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Episode 10 - Let's Kick Off 2024!
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…
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Episode 9 - Sports Backers Youth Programs with Jacki and Noelle
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…
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Episode 8 - Walking in A Tacky Wonderland with Molly Johnson
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…
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Episode 7 - Getting Tacky with Tara Krohn
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…
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Episode 6 - Celebrating 25 years of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k with Meghan Keogh
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…
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Episode 5 - Alison & Dion - Merch & Design Duo, Finisher Items Heroes
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…
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Episode 4 - Run Richmond Race Recap with Lisa Mitro
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!…
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Episode 3 - LIVE Finding Your Running Community with Lindsey Hein, Martinus Evans, Cynthia Vissers, Trevor Spencer, and Lisa Mitro
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…
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Episode 2 - First Guest Alert! Megan Schultz answers your #RunRichmond questions!
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…
On the MoveEpisode 1 - Meet Nan & Kam
Our Sports Backers Podcast has a host change! Welcome to On The Move with Nan & Kam! Meet your two new fitness besties that are here to chat all things active…
On the Move#22: Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Preview with Race Director Megan Schultz
This episode of Sports Backers' On the Move podcast serves as a special preview of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, featuring Megan Schultz, Chief…
On the Move#21: Fitness Warriors, Active Living, and White House Visits with Tiffany Copeland
Our guest on this episode of the On the Move podcast is Tiffany Copeland, Director of the Fitness Warriors program for Sports Backers. Tiffany gives us a…
On the Move#20: Cheryl Groce-Wright on Half Marathon Training, Minions, and Running with Heart
Our guest on this episode is Cheryl Groce-Wright. Cheryl is head coach of the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, which helps runners prepare for the…
On the Move#19: Elite Running, Coaching, and Achieving Big Goals with Danny Docherty
Our guest on this episode of Sports Backers' On the Move podcast is Danny Docherty, an elite runner, a running coach, and just an all around running…
On the Move#18: Accessible Adventure with Beyond Boundaries RVA
This episode of 'On The Move' focuses on creating accessible adventure opportunities for people of all abilities and features a live recording of a recent…
On the Move#17: Dominion Energy Riverrock Preview with Stephen Lecky of Venture Richmond
Our guest on this episode is Stephen Lecky, Director of Events for Venture Richmond. Sports Backers and Venture Richmond are partners for Dominion Energy…
On the Move#16: Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k Preview with Meghan Keogh
Welcome to a special preview of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger and Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini coming up on April 23. My Sports Backers…
On the Move#15: Trail Advocacy, Rail-Trails, and Farm Aid with Brandi Horton of Rails to Trails Conservancy
Our guest on this episode is Brandi Horton. Brandi is Vice President of Communications for the Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trail advocacy…
On the Move#14: Artist Hamilton Glass on Community, Conversations, and 10k Collaborations
Our guest on this episode of the On the Move podcast is Hamilton Glass. Hamilton is a renowned artist, designer, and creator based here in Richmond. He has…
On the Move#13: Gene Dykes, 'The World's Fastest 70-Year-Old Runner'
Our guest on today’s special bonus (meaning: very short) episode is Gene Dykes. The self-described ‘Ultrageezer’ has set multiple official and unofficial age…
On the Move#12: Richmond Marathon Preview with Race Director Megan Schultz
Our guest on this episode is Megan Schultz, Chief Operating Officer of Sports Backers. Megan has been with Sports Backers for 15 years and has just about seen…
On the Move#11: Getting Kids Active Every Day with Jacki Quinlan of Sports Backers
Our guest on this episode is Jacki Quinlan, Director of Youth Programs for Sports Backers. Jacki leads programs and events that create active living…
On the Move#10: The Past, Present, and Future of Running in Richmond with Nikkia Young and Michael George
Through their work with events, training teams, and the Richmond Road Runners Club, as well as their passion for active living, Michael George and Nikkia Young…
On the Move#9: 11-Time Ironman Champion Lisa Bentley on the Pathway to Success and Overcoming Challenges
Lisa Bentley competed as a professional triathlete for 20 years, is an 11-time Ironman champion, a finisher of multiple marathons, and an accomplished…
On the Move#8: Olympic Climbing with Kevin Tobin of Peak Experiences and Dominion Energy Riverrock
Kevin Tobin is an owner, camp director, and youth programs coordinator for Peak Experiences climbing gym and Passages Adventure Camp in Richmond, Virginia. He…
On the Move#7: Active Living with Former Scholar-Athlete Award Winner Phillip Deane
Phillip Deane's connections with Sports Backers and active living started in 2005, when he was recognized as one of the overall winners in the Richmond…
On the Move#6: Anthony and Tara Clary from 'Running with Rock and Tara'
In this episode of the On the Move podcast, Anthony and Tara Clary joined to talk about the powerful community impact of their running group, Running with Rock…
On the Move#5: Creating and Marketing Endurance Events During a Pandemic
As part of Sports Backers' 2020 Storybook, which details the organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, several members of the Sports…
On the Move#4: Keira D'Amato on Turning Pro, Olympic Goals, and the Great American 5000
After an impressive 2020 full of great performances, Richmond-based runner Keira D'Amato turned pro in early 2021 and has more big goals in sight, including…
On the Move#1: 24 Hours of Running with Kristen Eichert
In this episode of the On the Move podcast from Sports Backers, Kristen Eichert joins to talk about her experiences running 60 miles in 24 hours in April 2020…
On the Move#2: Bike Advocacy, Endurance Sports, and Woodworking with Brantley Tyndall
In this episode of the On the Move podcast from Sports Backers, Brantley Tyndall joins to discuss bike and pedestrian advocacy. Brantley is part of Sports…
On the Move#3: Advice for Winter Running with Carrie Parker
In this episode of the On the Move podcast from Sports Backers, experienced runner and Marathon Training Team coach Carrie Parker joins to share her advice and…