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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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#148
Yesterday · 33 min
Episode 148 - All Things Allianz Richmond Marathon Weekend with Event Director Meghan Keogh
Race weekend is almost here! Event Director Meghan Keogh joins Nan & Kam to break down everything happening at the 49th Allianz Richmond Marathon weekend; we talk through the Health & Fitness Expo, race-day morning, and all the finish-line festivities that make Richmond “America's Friendliest Marathon”. RACE WEEKEND AT A GLANCE: 📍 Health & Fitness Expo | Richmond Raceway Infield, 600 E Laburnum Ave Thursday, Nov. 12: 3 - 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring your registration QR code or a photo ID for packet pickup. 🏃 Race Day | Saturday, Nov. 14 7:00 a.m. Marathon start (4th & Broad St.) 7:15 a.m. Half Marathon start, Wave A (8th & Broad St.) 7:30 a.m. 8k start (between 6th/7th & Broad St.) 🎉 CoStar Group Post Race Party | Brown's Island, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Event schedule: https://www.richmondmarathon.org/race-weekend/event-schedule/ Expo info: https://www.richmondmarathon.org/race-weekend/expo/ Race website: https://www.richmondmarathon.org Subscribe for more conversations about keeping Richmond on the move!
#147
October 29 · 54 min
Episode 147 - Meet Haymount Run Club: 53 Members Ready to Race Richmond
This week on On the Move, we sit down with April and Bre, founders of Haymount Run Club in Fayetteville, NC. They’re bringing 53 runners to Richmond Marathon weekend, with Haymount runners in all three distances and at least one first-timer in each, making them one of the top five teams this year. Hear the story behind the club, what it takes to bring a crew this big to Richmond, and why they love getting new runners to the start line. Check out Haymount Run Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haymountrunclub/
#146
October 22 · 23 min
Episode 146 - Meet Our Fall Marketing Interns, Nate and Michelle
Meet Nate and Michelle, the newest faces on the Sports Backers Marketing Team! Our two fall interns join the pod to talk about their first month and what they’ve been working on. Nate is our Graphic Design Intern, working closely with Dion to bring ideas to life. A Creative Advertising graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, he stays active hiking and biking. Nate designed merch for the Allianz Richmond Marathon, so be sure to check it out at the Health & Fitness Expo! See more of his work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate8creates Michelle is our PR and Communications Intern, working behind the scenes on this podcast, PULSE, and all things press. Michelle holds a BFA in Film Production and an MBA in Marketing and Management, both from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She stays active through Social Stride FXBG (https://www.instagram.com/socialstridefxbg), a women’s run club she founded, along with cycling, hiking, and swimming. If you see either of them working at the Allianz Richmond Marathon (Michelle is running the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon!) or the CarMax Tacky Light Run, be sure to say hi! Subscribe for more conversations about keeping Richmond on the move!
#145
October 15 · 46 min
Episode 145 - The Kyle Pease Foundation is Racing Richmond
What does it take to make a race truly open to everyone? In this episode, we sit down with Zach Watson, Director of Operations at the Kyle Pease Foundation, and Kip Thompson, a KPF pusher who teams up with in-chair athletes so they can take on races right alongside every other runner. The Kyle Pease Foundation believes sport belongs to everyone, and they’re working to make that true one start line at a time. This year marks a big milestone: KPF is coming to Allianz Richmond Marathon weekend for the first time, bringing 8 teams. Zach talks about what accessibility really looks like on race day and how KPF builds teams with inclusion at the center, and Kip shares what it means to push alongside an athlete, from the training miles to the moments on course that stay with you. Kip will be pushing at the Allianz Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 14. If you’re in Richmond on race day, look for the KPF teams and give them a big welcome to their first Richmond Marathon! 🔗 Learn more about the Kyle Pease Foundation: https://kylepeasefoundation.org/ Subscribe for more conversations about keeping Richmond on the move!
#142
September 24 · 44 min
Episode 142 - Everything You Need to Know About Our Fitness Warriors Program
Who are the Fitness Warriors? We sat down with the person who knows best: Tiffany, Director of our Fitness Warriors Program! Applications are now open for our next class of Fitness Warriors, plus we're hiring a full-time Fitness Warriors Manager. In this episode, Tiffany shares what it means to be a Warrior, how you can get involved in our free fitness classes, and what she's looking for as she hires her new sidekick. 👉 Apply to become a Fitness Warrior: https://www.tfaforms.com/4728001 👉 Apply for the Fitness Warriors Manager position: www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships/ 👉 Find a free class near you: https://www.sportsbackers.org/program... Subscribe for more conversations about keeping Richmond on the move!
#141
September 17 · 34 min
Episode 141 - Meghan Keogh is Celebrating 20 Years at Sports Backers!
Tomorrow, we get the honor of celebrating 20 years of having Meghan Keogh on our Sports Backers staff! Today, she sits down and talks about her journey with us, two decades of memories, and what keeps her showing up for this community and directing our three anchor events year after year.
#140
September 10 · 19 min
Episode 140 - Chris Visions' Design Work for Run Richmond 16.19 and 8K
This week, Kam hosts Chris Visions, a professional artist and local art teacher who designed the 2026 medals for the Run Richmond 16.19 and 8K events. Listen to learn about his artistic beginnings, design process, and Hollywood work. This year's medal design heavily features Jesse Owens and draws inspiration from the concept of Sankofa.
#139
September 3 · 26 min
Episode 139 - Wade Always Goes The Extra Mile
Wade Morasco is well known in the RVA running community not only as the MTT Coach that helps teammates connect on a personal level, but also as the guy who always comes bearing fresh bread! Hear about how Wade always goes the extra mile for his community and the tips he give Kam for her first race. *Spoiler alert. They saw each other at the finish line!
#138
August 27 · 36 min
Episode 138 - Nikkia Runs All Around Richmond!
If you're a runner in Richmond, you probably already know Nikkia Young! Nikkia is the President of the Richmond Road Runners Club, a Sports Backers HMTT Coach, Winter MTT Coach, former YMCA 10kTT Coach, Girls On The Run Chair, and one of the most motivational people in the Richmond running scene. Find out how she does it all and the role she plays in the upcoming SB x RRRC, Ashland Half & 5k!
#137
August 20 · 15 min
Episode 137 - National Nonprofit Day Spotlight
Kam’s coming to you with On the Move’s most exciting news yet! Hear all about it before we dive into the missions of some of RVA's most inspiring nonprofits in celebration of National Nonprofit Day this past Tuesday!
August 6 · 39 min
Episode 136 - Shanyla Keeps Kids On The Move
Shanyla Garris, a volunteer Kids On The Move coach (and Kam's friend), joins us to talk about her experience leading a kids fitness club. Applications are now open to be a volunteer coach with the program, so don't miss out! Shanyla will have you convinced in no time.
July 30 · 15 min
Episode 135 - Fall Line in Bryan Park
Nan & Kam take a walking tour of the completed portions of the Fall Line trail in Bryan Park with Natalie Rainer, Engagement Manager for Bike Walk RVA. Natalie gives us all the overall updates on the Fall Line project and where you can check out segments that are ready for use! Watch this one!
July 23 · 22 min
Episode 134 - Christmas in July is Here!
Get into the holiday spirit with Nan & Kam as they make cookies to celebrate Christmas in July! The CarMax Tacky Light Run registration opens with special pricing July 25 - 29. Get your holiday shopping done early!
July 16 · 20 min
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!
July 9 · 27 min
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 initiatives, and the Fall Line Vision Plan. She's also growing indigo, learning Swahili, and roller skating...so safe to say her agenda is full.
June 25 · 22 min
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 marathon training team coach, Timmy Siverd, about his running journey and why he loves the program.
June 18 · 10 min
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 swag reveal is coming later this summer. There still time to join the waitlist, and you can sign up for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and the Capital One Richmond 8k.
June 11 · 26 min
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 leaving us soon, so we figured now was a great time to have her on to recap her experience!
June 4 · 20 min
Episode 128 - Wins with Will
Kamryn sits down with Will Dixon, on his one year anniversary as Executive Director of Sports Backers. They talk through all the wins of the last year, and everything Will's excited about for the future. Happy Executive Director-aversary Will!
May 28 · 27 sec
Episode 127 - Meet Jacquelyn, Sports Backers newest pal!
We have a new team member here at Sports Backers! Welcome Jacquelyn Wright, our Sponsorship Coordinator. She just completed her first two events and is looking forward to the Markel Corporate Run and our fall schedule. Get her ice cream and book recs, and travel plans here!

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