Best PSports Backers Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 62 - Ukrop's - A Richmond Institution 37:38

5d ago37:38

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 Hous…

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Episode 61 - Palentine's is Coming! 30:02

13d ago30:02

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!By Sports Backers

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Episode 60 - YMCA 10k Training Team is About to Kick Off with Nate Moubray! 27:45

20d ago27:45

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…

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Episode 59 - New Staff Member Alert! Meet Drew and Natalie 30:18

27d ago30:18

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!…

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Episode 58 - You're Gonna Wanna Sign Up for River City with Rachel Capone and Candace Broaddus 24:16

1M ago24:16

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 h…

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Episode 57 - How to Keep Those Fitness Resolutions with Ginnina Eakle of the YMCA 30:24

1M ago30:24

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!…

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Episode 56 - It's Time For Tacky with Virginia Goin 28:10

2M ago28:10

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 ho…

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Episode 55 - Winners Circle Chat with Rob Mazzanti 34:04

3M ago34:04

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?By Sports Backers/Rob Mazzanti

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Episode 54 - Marathon BTS 23:30

3M ago23:30

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!By Sports Backers

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Episode 53 - What Running Did For Me 55:20

3M ago55:20

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, a…

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Episode 52 - The Power of Pickle Juice with Filip Keuppens 23:40

3M ago23:40

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 ju…

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Episode 51 - All You Need To Know About The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon 43:14

3M ago43:14

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!By Sports Backers/Megan Schultz

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Episode 50 - One Year of On The Move with Nan & Kam! 36:11

4M ago36:11

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!…

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Episode 49 - Lindsey Hein Returns to Richmond 39:11

4M ago39:11

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 r…

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Episode 48 - Operations with John Raigins 44:46

4M ago44:46

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.…

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Episode 47 - Sportable Athlete Sue Henneberry Trains for Her First Marathon 39:43

4M ago39:43

39:43

There's nothing quite like training for your first full marathon! Sue Henneberry is 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.…

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Episode 46 - We Off The Couch with Anthony Clary 44:25

5M ago44:25

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 t…

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Episode 45 - Jon Announces His Retirement 29:40

5M ago29:40

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.By Sports Backers/Jon Lugbill

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Episode 44 - Keeping the Pace with Karen McCarthy and Steven Kim 29:15

5M ago29:15

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 ra…

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Episode 43 - Hangin' with the President of President's Council 28:18

5M ago28:18

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…

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Episode 42 - ALL Stars Are Back with Jacki Quinlan 37:11

6M ago37:11

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 wha…

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Episode 41 - Back To School with Greater Richmond Fit4Kids 29:03

6M ago29:03

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 …

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Episode 40 - Talkin' Ashland Half & 5k with Mara George and Chris Mason 36:05

6M ago36:05

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!…

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Episode 39 - It's Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team Time with Cheryl Groce-Wright 31:20

7M ago31:20

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!By Sports Backers/Cheryl Groce-Wright

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Episode 38 - Josh Leidy with 804 Run Club 31:46

7M ago31:46

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!By Sports Backers/Josh Leidy

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Episode 37 - Jaide Hinds-Clark From Student-Athlete to Runner 29:01

7M ago29:01

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 s…

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Episode 36 - On The Move at Richmond Animal Care & Control 33:52

7M ago33:52

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 ba…

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Episode 35 - Kam in the Hot Seat! 34:07

7M ago34:07

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!By Sports Backers/Kamryn Lanier

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Episode 34 - A Chat with Elliott Rose 35:36

8M ago35:36

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 mor…

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Episode 33 - Kam's Quarterly Goals and Hot New Trends 22:17

8M ago22:17

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!

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Episode 32 - Run Short Pump Celebrates 20 Years! 27:08

8M ago27:08

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!By Sports Backers/Frank Finn

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Episode 31 - On The Move at Great Falls Park 25:38

8M ago25:38

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.By Sports Backers

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Episode 30 - Camryn Gets Ready to Sprint! 24:46

9M ago24:46

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!By Sports Backers/Camryn Fitzgerald

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Episode 29 - All Things Effect Run Club with Kleigh Koupal 33:23

9M ago33:23

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…

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Episode 28 - It's time for the Markel Corporate Run! 28:10

9M ago28:10

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!By Sports Backers/Colin Lowery

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Episode 27 - We're Dominion Energy Riverrock Ready! 19:17

9M ago19:17

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 wat…

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Episode 26 - It's RVA Bike Month with Brantley Tyndall 37:24

10M ago37:24

37:24

Brantley Tyndall, Director of Bike Walk RVA, joins the pod to tell us all about RVA Bike Month this May! We also dive into some Bike Walk advocacy, a Fall Line trail update, and ask the age old question...Tour de Taco or Pizza Crawl.By Sports Backers/Brantley Tyndall

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Episode 25 - It's MTT Season! Coach Carrie Parker Gives Us the Scoop on All Things Training 38:43

10M ago38:43

38:43

Thinking about running Richmond this November? Need to up your miles for a fall race? We chat with the head coach of Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, Carrie Parker. Learn more about the program and find out what makes MTT so beloved!By Sports Backers/Carrie Parker

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Episode 24 - 10k Behind The Scenes 37:45

10M ago37:45

37:45

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 her mom on race day, best race moments, squirrels in the park...and more!By Sports Backers

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Episode 23 - It's 10k Week...Let's Answer ALL The Questions! 34:55

10M ago34:55

34:55

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 to know about the expo, race morning, and how to have your best 10k!By Sports Backers

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Episode 22 - The 10k's Party Pacer, Conrad Lusagala 31:29

10M ago31:29

31:29

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 good vibes, and he's bringing the encouragement. Find him at the back of the pack in the non-seeded waves and have your best 10k yet!By Sports Backers/Conrad Lusagala

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Episode 21 - Bringin' the Funn with Nutzy and Meg 32:17

11M ago32:17

32:17

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 of Fan Engagement, also joins us and shares how excited her and Nutzy are to come to the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini. Hear what to expect this baseball season, and later see how Nutzy stays …

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Episode 20 - Michael & Mike - 10k Royalty 52:59

11M ago52:59

52:59

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 involved in some way. They give us the low down on the first year of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k and how the running landscape in Richmond has changed.…

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Episode 19 - Virginia Credit Union River City Half Wrap Up & A Walk For a Little Treat 35:17

11M ago35:17

35:17

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 plan and execute a first year event and her favorite parts of race day. Then Nan & Kam take to the streets to get a 10k related treat. Tune in to so you don't miss out on how you could score so…

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Episode 18 - 10kTT Catch Up & Virginia Credit Union River City Half Questions 36:47

12M ago36:47

36:47

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 River City Half & River City 5k is this weekend, so we answer all your race day questions! Good luck to everyone participating!By Sports Backers

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Episode 17 - Gettin' in the 10k Spirit with Paige Poprocky 33:08

12M ago33:08

33:08

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 entertained. The 10k Spirit Contest presented by The Richmond Experience is serious business. Paige Poprocky, of The Richmond Experience, joins us to talk all things contest judging and what …

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Episode 16 - Active RVA with Kristen Eichert 24:55

12M ago24:55

24:55

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 RVA certified. Learn about best practices to lead your workplace to corporate wellness!By Sports Backers/Kristen Eichert

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Episode 15 - 10k Love Week 17:36

1y ago17:36

17:36

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 and passed out cupcakes on Brown's Island with Ukrop's. Check out YouTube to see us all around RVA this week!By Sports Backers/Massey/Ukrop's

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Episode 14 - 10k Legacy Club with Brad, Erin and Annie 40:09

1y ago40:09

40:09

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) and his daughters Erin and Annie. They ran the first Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k together and are still continuing the tradition to this day.…

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Episode 13 - Learn About the Fitness Warriors with Tiffany and Ashley 45:19

1y ago45:19

45:19

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! Whether you're interested in leading fitness classes, or finding a new community to workout with, you'll have a good time learning more about the program.…

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