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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 podcast.

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    Episode 77 - RVA Bike Month Review with Natalie Rainer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 24:03


    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 and how you can still get involved. Visit rvabikemonth.com for all the details on upcoming events!

    Episode 76 - Dominion Energy Riverrock Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 34:21


    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!

    Episode 75 - Dog Agility Comes to Dominion Energy Riverrock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 19:47


    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 Room, a dog training and agility facility. Shemeck will be running the competition and shares how your dog can do a trial run through Dominion Energy Riverrock's Adventure Zones. Watch this one on YouTube so you can see some cute pups showing off!

    Episode 74 - Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 30:54


    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 down with Cat Anthony, Executive Director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, to discuss how individuals can make the most of this scenic trail and learn about exciting upcoming events. 

    Episode 73 - Kirk Runs All of Richmond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 29:23


    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 to now and Kirk finds himself embarking on the end of his challenge. Nan & Kam talk with him about the plans for his final run, and what he's learned along the way. 

    Episode 72 - Winners Circle with Sophie King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 42:18


    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 10k in 33:36.34 and was the first female finisher. Nan, Kam & Sophie chat all about her win, her transition from swimmer to runner, and growing up as a quadruplet. 

    Episode 71 - OTM Short, Jon's Last 10k

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 12:01


    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 really it was his first 10k as a participant! Jeff Kelley, of Kelley & Co., was at the start and finish lines to interview him as he celebrated 26 years of the event.

    Episode 70 - Talking Team Ram Nation with Robby Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:57


    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 the Rams, about his 10k experience (spoiler - he killed it), and why running has been a constant in his life. 

    Episode 69 - Keya Wingfield is 10k Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 33:01


    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 Keya is that physical activity, and walking the 10k have been huge in her weight loss journey. Check out her motivations, how her businesses started, and why you're going to want to see her on the course!

    Episode 68 - Meet Our NEW Executive Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 39:29


    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 know who will be taking over in June and it's none other than Sports Backers' own Will Dixon! Nan & Kam sat down with Will to talk about what it feels like to be the new Executive Director, and what he's excited about for the future!

    Episode 67 - Beat the 10k Price Hike and Check Out Our New Space!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 31:03


    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 last 10 years, so she's basically an expert! Hear some of her favorite race day memories and what you can look forward to this year.

    Episode 66 - New Office Tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 13:22


    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, and show off some of the features they're most excited about. We recommend watching this one!

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    Episode 65 - 26 Years of the 10k with Jon Lugbill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 46:31


    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 event, and has been at every 10k since. This year will be Jon's final 10k at the helm, so Nan & Kam sat down to chat with him about the evolution of the event and what he's looking forward to.

    Episode 64 - Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k is Next Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 37:25


    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 in on everything participants can expect from the event, her favorite course highlights, and her preferred taste in bagels!

    Episode 63 - River Takes On The YMCA 10k Training Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 27:17


    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 Sports Backers and is training with him. River tells us about his hardest training run, race day goals, and his thoughts on popular sitcoms.

    Episode 62 - Ukrop's - A Richmond Institution

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 37:38


    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 years of the event, they're iconic! Nan & Kam talked with Daniel Riddick, Director of Marketing for Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, about the long-standing partnership...and obviously about White House Rolls, Rainbow Cookies, quiche, chicken salad, and cake!

    Episode 61 - Palentine's is Coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 30:02


    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 we've got all the giveaways coming your way on social!

    Episode 60 - YMCA 10k Training Team is About to Kick Off with Nate Moubray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 27:45


    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 by Kroger on April 12. Nan & Kam talk to Nate Moubray, Head Coach at the Northside YMCA, about what he's most excited about for training season and what participants can expect if they join a team!

    Episode 59 - New Staff Member Alert! Meet Drew and Natalie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 30:18


    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 Assistant, and Natalie Rainer, the Engagement Manager for Bike Walk RVA to talk about their first weeks at SB. Hear about Drew's former life in Nebraska and Natalie's former life as a snake owner!

    Episode 58 - You're Gonna Wanna Sign Up for River City with Rachel Capone and Candace Broaddus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 24:16


    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 superwomen, Rachel Capone and Candace Broaddus. Hear about their race day experience last year. Find out why they think it's RVA's most picturesque course, and why Candace ran with a GoPro on her head.

    Episode 57 - How to Keep Those Fitness Resolutions with Ginnina Eakle of the YMCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 30:24


    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 sure your fitness-related resolutions aren't too lofty, and how to set yourself up for success. Plus the YMCA 10k Training Team starts in just a few weeks!

    Episode 56 - It's Time For Tacky with Virginia Goin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 28:10


    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 place, and has been there for every year of the event. She's one of the first houses on the course and has had a front row seat to 12 years of tacky. We figured who else to better get us in the holiday spirit before race day!

    Episode 55 - Winners Circle Chat with Rob Mazzanti

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 34:04


    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 be at the front of the pack, his mindset, training, and favorite race day memories. Did we mention he only started running two years ago?

    Episode 54 - Marathon BTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 23:30


    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 missions, and more. Plus, we highlight all that's to come in the spring season!

    Episode 53 - What Running Did For Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 55:20


    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 everyone to accomplish their goals. Last week, the Health & Fitness Expo of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon featured a live panel on 'What Running Did For Me' moderated by Lindsey Hein, and featuring Anthony Clary of We Off The Couch, Suellen Henneberry of Sportable, Kleigh Koupal of Effect Run Club, and Josh Leidy of 804 Run Club. Check out all they had to say about their respective clubs, running journeys, and advice for marathon runners! 

    Episode 52 - The Power of Pickle Juice with Filip Keuppens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 23:40


    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 Juice Company provides all of our pickle juice for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. We provide a lot of pickle puns, and learn some truly jaw dropping facts about the creation of pickle juice.

    Episode 51 - All You Need To Know About The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 43:14


    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 everything from what time you should get to the start, to what you can expect on the menu at our junk food stops! 

    Episode 50 - One Year of On The Move with Nan & Kam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 36:11


    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 streets for Kamryn to ask people marathon related trivia. We recommend watching this one because you have past clips, Halloween costumes, and roaming around Richmond!

    Episode 50 - Lindsey Hein Returns to Richmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 39:11


    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 made history as our first female announcer. This year she's back on the mic, and you can find her moderating a live panel titled 'What Running Did For Me' with some big names in the Richmond running scene. Other than than you can find her at Stella's Market, because she's obsessed.

    Episode 49 - Operations with John Raigins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 44:46


    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 can't be beat. Hear about what his typical race day looks like, the sometimes unglamorous things he has to do at events, what goes into creating new race courses, and more. 

    Episode 48 - Sportable Athlete Sue Henneberry Trains for Her First Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 39:43


    There's nothing quite like training for your first full marathon! Sue Henneberry is a an adaptive athlete with Sportable who completed her first half marathon last year, and quickly decided a full marathon was her next move. She's training with Sports Backers Marathon Training Team and does a variety of sports to cross-train.

    Episode 47 - We Off The Couch with Anthony Clary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 44:25


    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 their mission to support all runners no matter where they are in their journey. They've got a crew doing varying distances at the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon this November. Check out their race day plans and learn more about how they look to inspire others!

    Episode 46 - Jon Announces His Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 29:40


    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 his thoughts on why now is the right time and what he's looking forward to as he ends his chapter at Sports Backers.

    Episode 45 - Keeping the Pace with Karen McCarthy and Steven Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 29:15


    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 McCarthy, the pace team coordinator, and Steven Kim, who paced the race last year. Hear all about the mindset of a pacer, how you can join a team, and how you can volunteer to make someone's race day goals come true! 

    Episode 43 - Hangin' with the President of President's Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 28:18


    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 who are passionate about inspiring active living. Nan & Kam talk with the chair of President's Council, Desiree Tunnell, about how she got involved, why she loves it, and why you should join too! 

    Episode 42 - ALL Stars Are Back with Jacki Quinlan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 37:11


    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 year to teach them more about leadership and how active living can play a role within their communities. Nan & Kam talked to the program leader, Jacki Quinlan, about all things ALL Stars and what she's looking forward to this year.

    Episode 41 - Back To School with Greater Richmond Fit4Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 29:03


    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 how best to transition kids back to a schedule and all the great programming they have throughout Richmond schools. Hear about how they're making healthy habits accessible for all and their upcoming Fun Fest!

    Episode 40 - Talkin' Ashland Half & 5k with Mara George and Chris Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 36:05


    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 why it's summer's hottest half! Whether you're running Richmond in the fall  and want a tune up, or just looking for a quaint little 5k, this could be your next race! 

    Episode 39 - It's Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team Time with Cheryl Groce-Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 31:20


    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 Coach of the Year) to go over all the training details. There's still time to join the team, so listen and see if it's the right fit for you!

    Episode 38 - Josh Leidy with 804 Run Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 31:46


    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 inclusive and encouraging 804 Run Club is and how you can get involved! We gotta throw in a little fun Olympics aside too obviously!

    Episode 37 - Jaide Hinds-Clark From Student-Athlete to Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 29:01


    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 baby!). Jaide got into running to stay in shape and be part of a community, and she soon found one in We Off The Couch. Hear about what the run club has meant to her and all the other ways she's helping to improve RVA as a whole!

    Episode 36 - On The Move at Richmond Animal Care & Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 33:52


    We visited Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) to learn more about their RACC Runners program that pairs volunteers with dogs for recreational runs. Lydia Worden from RACC joins us at the shelter and introduces us to some top notch puppers. Watch this one! The beginning is a shelter visit with some heavy hitting dog reporting, and then we head back to the studio with Lydia for all the info on how you can get involved.

    Episode 35 - Kam in the Hot Seat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 34:07


    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 most embarrassing moments creating her own content, and what it's like to try and keep up with the ever changing social media landscape!

    Episode 34 - A Chat with Elliott Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 35:36


    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! He's been a part of Sports Backers Marathon Training Team for over 20 years and is extremely active in all things running. We talk about how he discovered his love of running in his 40s and more!

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    Episode 33 - Kam's Quarterly Goals and Hot New Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 22:17


    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 course, this or that!

    Episode 32 - Run Short Pump Celebrates 20 Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 27:08


    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 recently celebrated 20 years together. Frank gives us the highlights and shares how you can get involved!

    Episode 31 - On The Move at Great Falls Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 25:38


    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 car snacks, and more. We recommend watching this one to get the full picture! Plus Kam got some wild video of a helicopter.

    Episode 30 - Camryn Gets Ready to Sprint!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 24:46


    Today is the Markel Corporate Run and Camryn Fitzgerald of Scott Insurance is the lucky individual chosen as the Allianz Partners Summer Bonus Sprint participant! Hear about her strategy to win big at tonight's event. Nan & Kam also catch you up on their research trip to Denver!

    Episode 29 - All Things Effect Run Club with Kleigh Koupal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 33:23


    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 others the effect was that you created community, and added to your overall community as a whole. Learn more about their crew, upcoming fun events, and why it seems like everybody is running with Effect!

    Episode 28 - It's time for the Markel Corporate Run!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 28:10


    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 Sales Manager, Kristen Eichert, and Colin Lowery, the Team Captain at Haleon. It's not too late to sign up...and after this you'll want to!

    Episode 27 - We're Dominion Energy Riverrock Ready!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 19:17


    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 about new events. We also talk to Omar Hafez from the Richmond Rapids. Omar is participating in one of the festival's newest events, the Cup of the East Kayak Polo tournament. We recommend watching this one!

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