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 podcast.
On the Move
Latest Episodes
Episode 133 - Ashland Half & 5k is Coming Down the Tracks
Nan & Kam chat about the upcoming Ashland Half Marathon & 5k. The event is celebrating its 20th anniversary on August 29. Hear from Sports Backers staff that have run the event about why it's a superior summer race!
Episode 132 - All About Emily, New Sports Backers Crew Member
Meet Emily Schreer, our Policy and Planning Manager for Bike Walk RVA. Emily will be working to advance local and regional plans and policies that support active transportation, with a focus on placemaking projects, community engagement initiat...
Episode 131 - Timmy Talks Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
With the Allianz Richmond Marathon reaching capacity, focus has shifted to the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon. The Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team is the perfect way to get race day ready, and it starts in August. Nan talked with half...
Episode 130 - We're a Little Excited About The Allianz Richmond Marathon
This week, the Allianz Richmond Marathon sold out for the third consecutive year and faster than ever before. We asked the Sports Backers staff what makes race day so special, and challenged them to guess the color of this year's shirt. The swa...
Episode 129 - Meet Madelyn, Our Sports Backers Intern!
For the past few months the Sports Backers marketing pod has had the pleasure of working with Madelyn, our marketing intern! Madelyn has been helping with social, editing the podcast, writing press releases, working events and more. She's leavi...
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