Run Local Pod

JT chats with professional runner & conceptual artist, Rickey Gates. Rickey has run across America, run every street in San Francisco, made documentaries, written books, and brings a unique philosophy and perspective to running. As a Salomon sponsored athlete, Rickey's job is to run far and create awesome stuff. Tune in to hear all about it.

Current President & CEO of SavvyMoney, and previous VP of Marketing at Disney & part of the founding team of Free Credit Report, JB Orecchia chats with JT about the connection between financial health & physical health, along with sharing his insights on financial literacy and credit after over 30 years of experience in the industry. "Ageproof" by Jean Chatzky & Michael F. Roizen: https://bookshop.org/a/22234/9781455567324 (https://bookshop.org/a/22234/9781455567324)

Run Local had the pleasure of catching up with three-time U.S. 5k Champion, writer, entrepreneur and activist Lauren Fleshman. She is currently coaching a women's pro group for Oiselle called Littlewing Athletics, pushing the pace on nutrition with Picky Bars and stirring the pot whenever she encounters inequality. It was a big ol' reunion as J.T. and Josh have not caught up with Lauren in years. They discuss her coaching philosophy, her blue collar roots, and even entertain a surprise pro-athlete guest. Fleshman is also a Salomon sponsored athlete/coach. 

Running legend, previous Chief Running Officer of Runner's World, and the official "Mayor of Running", tune in as Bart Yasso details some of his endurance exploits over the years, along with some of the most memorable (and hilarious) moments along the way.

On this episode of the Run Local Pod, JT & Josh chat with Sports Illustrated writer, and Citius Mag Founder , Chris Chavez. Tune in as the crew recaps the Marathon Project & Chris talks about his journey as a Sports Writer, and answers listener submitted questions. An avid runner, Chris covers track and field, marathons, the Olympics and all things running. With his previous experiences at ESPN, Sporting News and Flotrack, he has made a name for himself as one of the go-to sources for running news in the industry today.

This week JT and Josh chat with Martha Garcia (Director of Global Brand Creative and Communications for HOKA ONE ONE) & Shannon Woods (Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Brooks Running) about the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC), and how they are working to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to an industry that sorely needs it.

Simon Freeman is a former pub loving, cigarette smoking London lad that changed his life through the sport of running. While the athlete journey took him to a 2:30'something marathon p.b., the real story is told through the stories he now tells. Simon and his wife Julie are the co-founders of Like the Wind magazine. This publication is running rag like no other. Bespoke art, printed on matte paper, stories of the spirit of running, and never thrown away. Simon joins Josh and J.T. on the Run Local podcast to share his journey, entertains everyone with a recount of an infamous interview with Lance Armstrong, and regales the audience with an overflowing goblet of British humour. That's humour with a U. And U... will love it. 

This week we'll be airing a special episode of the Run Local podcast. A few of our running industry friends at the Early Call Podcast invited our founder J.T. Service onto their podcast and dove into the history of Soul Focus Sports, Run Local and Silverback Pacific. The hosts try to figure out how J.T. has time to manage three companies, ask him for stories about his days representing professional athletes, and then they blindside him with a surprise guest. That surprise guest tells embarrassing stories about J.T., which admittingly isn't too difficult. We thought it would be fun to mix up the show and we'll be back into original content in the next episode. Check it out it's a pretty good listen. 

Muxen gets cozy with the creators of the Beer Mile World Classic as they chat the birth and evolution of the beer mile as we know it. Sit back, grab a cold one, and get a history lesson (and a lot of laughs) on one of our sport's most challenging and distinctive events, from the guys who've created it from the ground up.

This week on the Run Local pod, JT & Josh chat with NFL Pro Bowl Running Back, and CEO/Co-Founder of Hustle Clean, Justin Forsett. Tune in as Justin talks about transitioning to life after football, the crossovers between sports & business, and facing adversity head-on. 73% of People Don't Shower After Working Out That's right and Hustle Clean has you covered. Follow http://instagram.com/hustleclean (@HustleClean) on your favorite social platform, and join their https://www.hustleclean.com/email-sign-up (email list) to be the first to find out about deals, new products when they drop, and behind the scene details. At the intersection of hustle and hygiene, Hustle Clean wants to celebrate your hustle with innovative active care to keep you feeling fresh. They know the Run Local hustle doesn't stop, so they won't stop. Learn more about their products, communities, and initiatives they serve today. Website: https://www.hustleclean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleclean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShowerPill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HustleClean Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement and Excite Credit Union. About Run Local Pod The Run Local Pod is a production of http://www.soulfocussports.com/ (Soul Focus Sports) and is hosted by founder & CEO, J.T. Service as well as the voice of Run Local Events, Josh Muxen. We invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends and beyond. We like to use the sport of running to learn more about these individuals, their local community and what they're doing to change the world. Frankly, we believe in the power movement and doing the doable at a local level.

The "Voice of Oracle Park", and San Francisco Giants PA announcer for the past 20 years, Renel shares her insights on the challenges of maintaining physical & mental health during the pandemic, the energy of the Giants community, and becoming a bobblehead. Welcome to the Run Local Podcast, where we invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends, and beyond. We utilize the sport of running, and sport in general, to learn about the lives of these individuals, their local community, and what they're doing to change the world.

The first female full-time coach in MLB history, Alyssa shares her journey and some of the lessons and insights she's picked up along the way. Welcome to the Run Local Podcast, where we invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends, and beyond. We utilize the sport of running, and sport in general, to learn about the lives of these individuals, their local community, and what they're doing to change the world.

https://www.mariofraioli.com/ (Mario Fraioli) is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host.  As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and even the Olympic Games.  He publishes http://www.themorningshakeout.com/ (the morning shakeout)—a weekly email newsletter that covers running and other worthwhile topics—and also hosts its namesake podcast, where he gleans insight and inspiration from the sport's top athletes, coaches, and personalities. From 2010-2016, Mario was the senior editor at Competitor magazine, where he interviewed and profiled many of running's most recognizable figures, covered hundreds of events, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials on multiple occasions, and directed training-related content for both the print magazine and website. His work has also appeared in Running Times, New England Runner, Triathlete, and other publications. In 2013, he authored his first book, https://www.velopress.com/books/the-official-rock-n-roll-guide-to-marathon-half-marathon-training/ (The Official Rock ‘n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training).  Follow Mario on https://twitter.com/mariofraioli/ (Twitter,) https://www.instagram.com/mariofraioli/ (Instagram), and https://www.strava.com/athletes/mariofraioli (Strava).  Visit https://www.mariofraioli.com/ (his website).  https://www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe) to the morning shakeout email newsletter.  Listen to the morning shakeout podcast on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-shakeout-podcast/id1320788737?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts), https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-morning-shakeout-podcast (Stitcher), https://overcast.fm/itunes1320788737/the-morning-shakeout-podcast (Overcast), https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieb5jf2fppsqdatx45hmvtxafbu (Google Play), https://soundcloud.com/themorningshakeout (Soundcloud), or wherever you consume audio content.

Listen in as JT chats with Adidas runner, Nikki Hiltz, as she narrates her running journey from high school to her now second year as a pro and talks coming out, being yourself, having the right mindset and running fast, all while still looking to amplify her impact through activism. Support the Trevor Project at: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/)

Special: Across the Bay Virtual Run Warm-Up

Joe Rubio CEO, Running Warehouse Head Coach, HOKA ONE ONE Aggies

In this episode JT & Josh chat trail running, Santa Barbara, mushroom tea and the Tour de France of running with HOKA athlete, UCSB grad and trail running BEAST, Dani Moreno. Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement and Excite Credit Union. Join Run Local https://runlocalevents.com/workout-wednesday-virtual-edition/ (Workout Wednesday) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! @runlocalevents on your favorite social platforms About Run Local Pod The Run Local Pod is a production of http://www.soulfocussports.com/ (Soul Focus Sports) and is hosted by founder & CEO, J.T. Service as well as the voice of Run Local Events, Josh Muxen. We invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends and beyond. We like to use the sport of running to learn more about these individuals, their local community and what they're doing to change the world. Frankly, we believe in the power movement and doing the doable at a local level.

SoCal native & running industry insider, J.T. chats with co-founder of http://www.freestylestudios.com/ (freestylestudios.com) to kick off the California Coast 500 – Run the One virtual experience. Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement, Excite Credit Union and San Franpyscho Join Run Local https://player.captivate.fm/show/runlocalevents.com (runlocalevents.com) https://runlocalevents.com/workout-wednesday-virtual-edition/ (Workout Wednesday) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! @runlocalevents on your favorite social platforms About Run Local Pod The Run Local Pod is a production of http://www.soulfocussports.com/ (Soul Focus Sports) and is hosted by founder & CEO, J.T. Service as well as the voice of Run Local Events, Josh Muxen. We invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends and beyond. We like to use the sport of running to learn more about these individuals, their local community and what they're doing to change the world. Frankly, we believe in the power movement and doing the doable at a local level.

J.T. chats on a dual podcast + IG Live for Global Running Day with Tes Sobomehin Marshall, runningnerds Founder and Race Director, The Unity Collective, Founding Partner, RRCA Certified Race Director & Running Coach and lululemon athletica legacy ambassador. They talk about HBO's Insecure, directing events, their passion for running, race relations in the U.S. and how JT wants a dinosaur shirt. Follow Tes on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/runningnerds/ (@runningnerds), the https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Frunningnerds&e=ATP-PfzKjET1IpbjktxWrHTyY2So5ysiDwjeNdu1uzI-tRpm__G3Afa4-VnjEYHRcLHqlSfy62vtF10f1aQQ&s=1 (Running Nerds Facebook Group), https://www.instagram.com/runsocialatlanta/ (@runsocialatlanta) and https://www.theraceuc.com/ (The Race Half Marathon). Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement and Excite Credit Union. Join Run Local https://runlocalevents.com/workout-wednesday-virtual-edition/ (Workout Wednesday) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! @runlocalevents on your favorite social platforms About Run Local Pod The Run Local Pod is a production of http://www.soulfocussports.com/ (Soul Focus Sports) and is hosted by founder & CEO, J.T. Service as well as the voice of Run Local Events, Josh Muxen. We invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends and beyond. We like to use the sport of running to learn more about these individuals, their local community and what they're doing to change the world. Frankly, we believe in the power movement and doing the doable at a local level.

J.T. chats with the infamous Jake McCluskey, brewer at San Pedro Square Market Beer company, who also lost over 180lbs and transformed himself into a runner. You can follow Jake on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/in_motion_with_jake/ (@in_motion_with_jake). Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement, Excite Credit Union and San Franpyscho Join Run Local https://player.captivate.fm/show/runlocalevents.com (runlocalevents.com) https://runlocalevents.com/workout-wednesday-virtual-edition/ (Workout Wednesday) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! @runlocalevents on your favorite social platforms About Run Local Pod The Run Local Pod is a production of http://www.soulfocussports.com/ (Soul Focus Sports) and is hosted by founder & CEO, J.T. Service as well as the voice of Run Local Events, Josh Muxen. We invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends and beyond. We like to use the sport of running to learn more about these individuals, their local community and what they're doing to change the world. Frankly, we believe in the power movement and doing the doable at a local level.

Josh and J.T. speak with 2020 Run Local Ambassador, Ann Gillespie, a registered nurse working in an emergency room at a Veteran's facility. They discuss Ann's life on the front lines of COVID-19, staying present and thankful through running as well as the family environment of Run Local Events. You can follow Ann's journey in and out of the ER on Instagram https://www.instagram.com (@donutrnr). Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement and Excite Credit Union. Join Run Local https://player.captivate.fm/show/runlocalevents.com (runlocalevents.com) https://runlocalevents.com/workout-wednesday-virtual-edition/ (Workout Wednesday) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! @runlocalevents on your favorite social platforms About Run Local Pod The Run Local Pod is a production of http://www.soulfocussports.com/ (Soul Focus Sports) and is hosted by founder & CEO, J.T. Service as well as the voice of Run Local Events, Josh Muxen. We invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends and beyond. We like to use the sport of running to learn more about these individuals, their local community and what they're doing to change the world. Frankly, we believe in the power movement and doing the doable at a local level.

Josh and J.T. speak with https://daverhodywriting.wordpress.com/ (Dave Rhody), founder of Across the Bay 12K & 415K, now in its 37th year and part of the Run Local family of events. Episode 6 covers, but is certainly not limited to: Dave's Newport Beach to Sausalito ultra run that sparked the Across the Bay 12K, then called Houlihan's to Houlihan's Joe Montana showing up at the first event in 1984 after winning his first Super Bowl The symbolic power of the Golden Gate Bridge Winning a show-down with Vice President Dick Cheney Keeping the roots of this event alive in the age of COVID-19 through a Celebration of Running. Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement, Excite Credit Union and San Franpyscho Join Run Local runlocalevents.com https://runlocalevents.com/workout-wednesday-virtual-edition/ (Workout Wednesday) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! @runlocalevents on your favorite social platforms

Known and beloved by the running community as Marathon Meb, he is an Olympic silver medalist, Boston Marathon, and New York Marathon Champion. However, those on-road performances simply scratch the surface of Meb's impact on runners, the communities he is a part of and of course his family. Run Local Pod hosts J.T. Service (Run Local Founder) and Josh Muxen (the voice of Run Local) sit down with Marathon Meb to discuss how Running plays such an important role in overcoming life's challenges. As someone who attends running events across the country, Meb misses not being able to spend time with fellow runners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Silicon Valley Half Marathon, which Meb helped co-found, has quickly become a favorite occasion on his annual calendar. Therefore, this virtual conversation will be an opportunity for Meb and runners from Silicon Valley and beyond to come together and offer support and encouragement to each other at this difficult time. Thank you to our Run Local Pod Live event partners http://excitecu.org/ (Excite Credit Union), which is offering great support to our local Silicon Valley community as well as https://shop.sportsbasement.com/ (Sports Basement) where you can save big. We'd also like to thank our charity partner, Silicon Valley Education Foundation, as they continue to support teachers and students in our community. SVEF is providing at-home learning packets for students that lack reliable internet access and delivering teacher professional development online to support educators in the move to distance learning. We encourage you to learn more about their Support Our Students campaign and consider a gift. You can learn more by visiting the https://svefoundation.org/ (SVEF website) or their https://bit.ly/SVEFCampaign (campaign webpage) to see how you can help.

J.T. sits down with Richard Walter, a San Jose runner and Vice President, Retail Experience at http://excitecu.org/ (Excite Credit Union). The episode was recorded on Friday, April 3, the start to a weekend that just a few weeks ago would have included the https://www.svhalf.com (Silicon Valley Half) presented by Excite Credit Union. While Run Local works with the City of San Jose on a new date, enjoy J.T. and Richard's discussion on responding to COVID-19, Excite's community centric approach as well as finding purpose through running. Show Notes Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k 'Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Run Local has launched an https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! Share your story using #RUNLOCAL #RUNLOCALSTORIES Learn More & Follow Excite Credit Union http://excitecu.org/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/excitecu (Facebook) https://twitter.com/Excite_CU (Twitter) https://linkedin.com/company/excite-cu (LinkedIn)

Josh and J.T. speak Martinus Evans, a marathon runner, author, run coach, and award-winning speaker who helps plus-size individuals be active without the pressure of weight loss. He is also the host of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast and the Long Run with Martinus and Latoya Podcast on the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast Network available on all podcast platforms. Martinus is also the founder of the Slow AF Run Club™. His story has been featured in Runner's World, LADBible, NY Post, Huffington Post, Insider, U.S. News & World Report among other places. If you're looking for a place to start your journey to better health, sign up for his free tips at http://300poundsandrunning.com/ (300poundsandrunning.com) or connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @300poundsandrunning.

Josh and J.T. speak to national champion, entrepreneur, advocate, and mother of two (three if you count husband Ben), Stephanie Bruce. She races for HOKA ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite and Bruce's open approach to sharing her life on and off the trails has made her one of the most inspirational figures in the sport. Bruce was recently 6th at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and chats resilience and humor in the age of COVID-19. Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k 'Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. Run Local has launched an https://apps.apple.com/us/app/run-local-sticker-pack/id1497077311 (iOS Sticker Pack)! Share your story using #RUNLOCAL #RUNLOCALSTORIES Follow Stephanie Bruce https://www.nazelite.com/athletes/stephanie-bruce/ (HOKA ONE ONE NAZ Elite Bio) https://www.instagram.com/stephrothstein/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/Steph_Rothstein (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRothsteinBruce/ (Facebook) https://www.stephbruce.com/ (Website)   

Our events have been canceled, schools are closing and we've stocked up on toilet paper. Seems like a great time to finally launch our Run Local® Pod!  00:00: Introduction. Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k 'Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon. 01:25: Why a Run Local Pod?  02:45: Run Local Vision: https://runlocalevents.com/the-bibrave-podcast-episode-181-a-job-you-hate-will-kill-you-jt-service/ (https://runlocalevents.com/the-bibrave-podcast-episode-181-a-job-you-hate-will-kill-you-jt-service/) 5:05: JT & Josh's first race and talk about the bygone days a little too long. 10:25: Inspiring others & Neeraj Mathur's story: https://runlocalevents.com/neeraj-mathur-get-out-get-going/ (https://runlocalevents.com/neeraj-mathur-get-out-get-going/) 15:45: Follow @RunLocalEvents 16:00: Evolving Run Local to a year-round experience 16:55: Behind the scenes at Run Local during COVID-19 19:55: Stay up-to-date with Run Local via email, social and related websites 21:00: Optimism, opportunity of reinvention and resiliency 25:20: Run Local community - let us know what you're doing to build resiliency in your own way. Comment on social or email info@runlocalevents.com. Building a Spotify community playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/nneyak9w3oon35ptv3334k7xp?si=HH0qBkdoRVmE3D3qA1wBYA 28:00: How is Josh running so fast still? 32:15: NCAA athletes and coping with cancelled championships. Are there underground events JT & Josh can watch? 37:20: Hey guys, you're still recording. What's this podcast going to be all about?