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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 85 episodes
On the Move
Latest Episodes
Episode 63 - River Takes On The YMCA 10k Training Team
This week Nan & Kam sit down with 11-year-old River Hale and talk about his training journey with the YMCA 10k Training Team. River's mom, Alison, works at Sports Backers and is training with him. River tells us about his hardest training r...
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Episode 62 - Ukrop's - A Richmond Institution
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 ...
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Episode 61 - Palentine's is Coming!
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!
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Episode 60 - YMCA 10k Training Team is About to Kick Off with Nate Moubray!
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 Northsid...
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Episode 59 - New Staff Member Alert! Meet Drew and Natalie
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 th...
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