Racing through Life

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Born and raised in Northport, NY, Lianne attended Northport High School prior to heading for the southern charm of Tar Heel country and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While with the Heels, Lianne earned a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications while minoring in Coaching Education. On the track, Lianne was a two-time All-American and two-time ACC Champion. All this, and she was a walk-on when she first got to UNC. Lianne has since traded coasts, and now trains with Team New Balance Boston. Follow Lianne Here: https://www.instagram.com/lifarber92 Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Amy-Eloise Markovc is a British female long-distance runner based in the United States. She competes in cross country running and track events. Her international debut for Great Britain followed at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics, where she placed eleventh in the steeplechase final. In 2016 she began to compete again for the Washington Huskies track team. She won both the Pac-12 Cross Country Championship and NCAA Women's Division I West Regional Cross Country Championship, then took eighth place at the NCAA Women's Division I Cross Country Championship. Later in 2018, Markovc signed with the Reebok Boston Track Club under coach Chris Fox. Follow Amy Here: https://www.instagram.com/amyeloisem Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Jarret Eaton is an American track and field athlete, known for running hurdles. He is the 2016 and 2018 American champion in the 60m hurdles. That qualified him to run in the 2016 World Indoor Championships where he finished fourth. He returned to the 2018 Championships, taking the silver medal after leading the race until hitting the final hurdle. While running for Syracuse University, he was the 2012 NCAA Indoor Champion in the same event. Follow Jarret Here: https://www.instagram.com/jeaton22 Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Vernon Norwood is an America Track and Field athlete who specializes in the 400m. He was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended LSU, making him the first of his family to go to college. However, his path was not a flat one, he first attended South Plains College where he was a multiple time NJCAA champion, eventually going on to become a four time NCAA national champion at LSU. He is a drake fan, loves his video games and is a four-time gold medalist, planning on adding to his collection at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Read More of Vernon's Story here: https://spikes.worldathletics.org/post/vernon-norwoods-way-out Follow Vernon Here: https://www.instagram.com/vernon400m Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Tom Wake started running in 2008 in an attempt to get fit and lose weight. Fast forward a couple of years and in 2010 he ran the Great North Run after successfully getting a place in the ballot. Eight years later, he's improved his half marathon time by 38 minutes to 01:21:10 and completed over 25 marathons and ultras clocking up to distances including 100km and 100 miles. Follow Tom Here: https://www.instagram.com/tomwake Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Gia Trevisan is an American-born Italian female sprinter who won one national title at senior level. She also won two bronze medals at international senior level with the Italian national track relay team. She ran track and field at the University of Arizona and was a 2x All-American in the 400m. Currently she is a personal running coach and personal trainer to aspiring athletes. Follow Manteo Here: https://www.instagram.com/giatrevisan Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Manteo Mitchell is an American sprinter who competes in the 200m, 400m, and 4×400m relay. At the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, Mitchell ran the first leg of the heat for the 4x400 metres relay and revealed afterwards that he broke his left fibula at the 200m mark. Despite this, Manteo finished his lap and clocked a time of 45.7, and the American team was able to qualify for the final. Follow Manteo Here: https://www.instagram.com/manteomitchell/ Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Sage Watson is our first Canadian guest! She specializes in the 400m hurdles and has a national record time of 54.32. Watson first represented her country at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, where she reached the semifinals. In July 2016 she was officially named to Canada's Olympic team, reaching the semifinals in the 400m hurdles and finishing fourth as part of Canada's women's 4x400 metres relay team. Follow Sage Here: https://www.instagram.com/sagewatson/ Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Kendall Ellis is a 24 year-old American sprinter. She is a 14-time NCAA Division I All-American, 7-time Pac-12 Conference champion and 5-time MPSF champion. Ellis set 2 indoor track and field NCAA and United States collegiate records in 400 m and 4 x 400 m relay. She says her favorite foods are pizza and chicken wings and would someday like to travel to Dubai. Follow Kendall Here: https://www.instagram.com/kendi_kendall Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the tenth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Jessica Hull is an Australian distance runner who won 3 consecutive junior Australian Athletics Championships in 2013–2015. Hull set the Australian and Oceanian indoor 1500 meters records and the Australian 5000 meter record. She graduated from the University of Oregon, where she earned 7 All-American honors and 4 time NCAA Champion. Follow Jessica Here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaahull Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the ninth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Lauren LaRocco is a Cross Country athlete that went to the University of Portland. She runs 5k in under 16 minutes and was an All-American 4 years in a row. Follow Lauren Here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenalarocco Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the eighth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Devon Williams is an American athlete competing in the decathlon. He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships in London, where he finished 10th. His sister Kendall & him are planning on being the first ever brother sister duo to compete at the olympics in the same event! Follow Devon Here: https://www.instagram.com/1dmillions Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the seventh episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Kim Conley is a professional runner living and training in Sacramento, CA and Flagstaff, AZ. She has represented the United States eight times, including at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. She is currently preparing to earn a spot for the Tokyo Olympic Games on the track before turning her attention to the marathon. Off the track, she is an avid reader and enjoys writing. Follow Kim Here: https://www.instagram.com/kfconley Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the sixth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Lauryn Williams is the first American woman in history to medal in both the summer and winter olympic games. She is an American track and field sprint and bobsled athlete of Trinidadian descent, competing internationally for the United States. Currently residing in Dallas, TX, Lauryn is married with a dog, loving her balanced life as a financial planner, podcaster, motivational speaker and volunteer. Lauryn's wonderful story of hard work, dedication and perseverance will motivate and inspire people of all ages. Follow Lauryn Here: https://www.instagram.com/lauryncwilliams Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the fifth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Kendell Williams is the first person ever to win an event 4 years in a row and she did so in the NCAA D1 Indoor Championships, while competing in the heptathlon. The heptathlon consists of 7 different events in jumping, throwing and running. She was a 2016 Olympian for Team USA, is currently training for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and is ranked 5th in the world in her event. Most people don't know that she loves to read, has a massive sweet tooth, and is also into the arts. Follow Kendell Here: https://www.instagram.com/kdubb_100 Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the fourth episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Vanessa Fraser is a Nike Athlete, apart of the Bowerman Track Club and a Stanford alumni. She always wanted to go to Stanford and she worked her way to get there. Vanessa was not always number 1 and that pushed her to keep going, she was used to being the underdog, now, she's the one to watch. Follow Vanessa Here: https://www.instagram.com/nessafraser Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace

Welcome to the third episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Sabrina Southerland is a professional runner for Nike and a NCAA Champion in the Indoor 800 meters. She was born in Queens, New York and although she now lives in Eugene, Oregon, she'll always be a New Yorker at heart. Aside from her training for the upcoming Olympic Trials, Sabrina loves to create her own hair products and she's got a few tips for you if you're looking for a safer, softer and more organic feel.

Welcome to the second episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. Tom Bosworth was an amazing guest. He holds the world record for the 1 mile race walk and is currently ranked #1 in the UK for the 20km. He's also the first out gay British track and field athlete who placed 6th in the Rio Olympics and can walk faster than the average person runs. We touched on topics ranging from his initial introduction to race walking all the way to the party life inside the Athlete Village at the Olympics in Rio.

Welcome to the first episode of Racing through Life. This is a podcast hosted by OpenRace co-founders Matthew Cianci & Christian Camarata. OpenRace is a real-time virtual running app striving to connect and motivate runners, as well as help event organizers increase revenue, reach a larger audience and provide a more interactive virtual race. We found that not many people are showcasing this great and very connected running community, so OpenRace wants to amplify that exposure and show the lives of different runners and people within the running community both on and off the track. It was our pleasure to chat with Neely S. Gracey as our first guest. She was born into the sport of running, grew up in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and in 8th grade set some big goals for herself. She is an eight-time NCAA DII Champion and still holds two NCAA records. Today, Neely lives near Boulder, Colorado with her husband/coach Dillon and 2 year old son Athens. Between mom life and training, she enjoys coaching her team of athletes through her Get Running Coaching Business. Follow Neely Here: https://www.instagram.com/neelysgracey/?hl=en https://www.neelyruns.com/ Follow OpenRace Here: https://linktr.ee/OpenRace