Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Episode 72 – Winners Circle with Sophie King
Episode 72 – Winners Circle with Sophie King If you were at the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger you might’ve seen Sophie King whizzing by the competition. The Richmond native completed the 10k in 33:36.34 and was the first female finisher.
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Episode 71 – OTM Short, Jon’s Last 10k
Episode 71 – OTM Short, Jon’s Last 10k This April marked Jon Lugbill’s last Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k at the helm of Sports Backers. To celebrate he got to run the event he created in 2000…so really it was his first 10k as a participant!
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Episode 70 – Talking Team Ram Nation with Robby Robinson
Episode 70 – Talking Team Ram Nation with Robby Robinson VCU Athletics participated in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and the Massey Challenge with Team Ram Nation. Nan & Kam talk with Robby Robinson, the voice of the Rams, about his 10k experience (spoiler – he killed it), and why running has been a constant…
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