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 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...
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!&...
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 boo...
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