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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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Nan & Kam sit down with Jeff Ocampo, a local photographer/videographer and running enthusiast. Jeff talks about overcoming difficult life struggles through the running community and staying active. This is one everyone can relate to!
Charlotte Baker is a senior at Appomattox Governor's School. She's also involved in Sports Backers' ALL Stars program, she's a Fitness Warrior, and she's on Sports Backers Marathon Training Team. At school she's involved in Cross Country, and still does all the normal things a teenager does. This one will make you rethink your own time management.
Bethany Britz has been a Kids On The Move fitness coach with her Kids on the Move 804 club. Her passion for helping led her to fundraising for a charity entry into the Allianz Richmond Marathon. She's already surpassed her goal and we can't wait to see her crush her race.
As you may have seen, the Allianz Richmond Marathon is officially sold out! With the Wait List and the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon quickly filling, Nan & Kam chatted with Meghan Keogh, the new Race Director for the event. Get excited for November!
Nan & Kam sit down with local athlete Suzanne McWilliams. Suzanne, 76, is getting ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime representing Team USA in the World Triathlon Champions in Australia. Hear how she's managed to prioritize active living all her life.
Nancy Thomas, President and CEO of InUnison, recently completed the hike of a lifetime. She did over 500-miles along the Camino de Santiago trail in France and Spain. Hear all the highlights of her solo trip, and advice she has for people looking to do something life-changing.
Capital Run Club has been taking to the streets of Richmond for the last year and encouraging people to get more active. Jack Oppenheim, the group's founder, chatted with Nan about the group's community runs and how they got started. Catch their scavenger hunt run this Saturday!
Rainey is a multi-year coach with the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team. She started her own running journey as a participant and has stuck around in some capacity ever since. Hear why HMTT is so effective from someone who knows it inside and out!
Dion Ellis, Graphic Designer at Sports Backers, shares his design process for everything from merchandise to finisher swag. This week is Reveal Week for the Allianz Richmond Marathon so Dion's basically a celebrity.
It's almost time for the Ashland Half & 5k! Nan and guest host Ashlee chat with Emmy Richards and Kelly Franke with the Town of Ashland. Hear the inside scoop when it comes to restaurants, post-race plans, parks, and more that you can enjoy in the Center of the Universe!
Nan & Kam are joined by Mary Marshall Graeber, Sports Backers' Volunteer Coordinator. Hear about all the volunteer jobs available, the perks of helping out, and how you can get involved!
Nan & Kam talk with Arlene Cary, a PE teacher at St. Joseph's Catholic School who is a Fitness Warrior, YMCA Instructor, and Kids On The Move Coach. Basically if it's an initiative to help others get active, Arlene is involved. Hear how she stays motivated and what she does when she gets some time for herself.
At Sports Backers we normally do at least one staff outing a year, a traditional started by Jon Lugbill. Last week we went on Jon's last staff excursion and thought it would be a great time to document and ask everyone what their favorite one has been throughout the years.
Nan & Kam sit down with Jon Lugbill before his last day at Sports Backers. They get all the inside info on his proudest moments, favorite events, and what he's most looking forward to about retired life.
Nan & Kam are out of the studio! Last week was the Markel Corporate Run, and we're giving you the behind the scenes look at all the fun that went down. You're definitely going to want to watch this one on YouTube!
Brian McDaniel and Nicole Zawitkowski have made the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team their friendship tradition. Hear why they love the team, what keeps them coming back, and why they might prefer the training to race day!
RVA Bike Month wraps up in a few weeks, so Nan & Kam sat down with Natalie Rainer, Bike Walk RVA's Engagement Manager, to talk about all of this year's events and how you can still get involved. Visit rvabikemonth.com for all the details on upcoming events!
It's a Nan & Kam yap sesh as they recap Dominion Energy Riverrock weekend. Hear what went on behind the scenes, and all of Kam's brilliant ideas for 2026!
All dogs get zoomies...let your dog get their energy out Dominion Energy Riverrock's Agility Competition! Nan & Kam talked to Shemeck Piatek, owner of the Zoom Room, a dog training and agility facility. Shemeck will be running the competition and shares how your dog can do a trial run through Dominion Energy Riverrock's Adventure Zones. Watch this one on YouTube so you can see some cute pups showing off!
Richmond is fortunate to be home to the Virginia Capital Trail—a fully paved, 51.7-mile multi-use path that stretches across four jurisdictions. Nan & Kam sit down with Cat Anthony, Executive Director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, to discuss how individuals can make the most of this scenic trail and learn about exciting upcoming events.
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