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 • 111 episodes
On the Move
Latest Episodes
Episode 90 - Suzanne McWilliams Gets Ready For Team USA
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 ...
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Episode 89 - Nancy Thomas' Camino de Santiago Adventure
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 looki...
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Episode 87 - Capital Run Club with Jack Oppenheim
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 thei...
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Episode 86 - HMTT Inside Scoop with Rainey Niklawski
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 ins...
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