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 113 – 100 runs of a lifetime with bart yasso
episode 113 – 100 runs of a lifetime with bart yasso For years Bart Yasso has been a name in the running industry, most notably he was the Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World Magazine. Now Bart is sharing his top runs in a book with National Geographic. One of his picks is the Ukrop’s…
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Episode 112 – 2026 10k reveal day!
episode 112 – 2026 10k reveal day This week Sports Backers unveiled the participant shirt, and the finisher medal for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger. Hear about all the other 10k Reveal Day highlights from our Race Director Meghan Keogh, and find out why you should still consider doing the YMCA 10k…
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episode 111 – let’s defrost
episode 111 – let’s defrost Coming off a week of ice and cold temps, we’re ready to warm you up with spring events! Get a sneak peek at 10k Reveal Day, The People’s Finisher giveaway, the start of 10k Training Team…and sign up for Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k before…
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