Sports Backers Blog
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Kids Run RVA Profiles: Meet New Coach Erika Elford
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Marathon Training Team Coach Q&A: Amanda Arno
Wednesday, October 9th
Over the past few months, we've been sharing a Q&A series that features each Sports Backers Marathon Training Team coach in an effort to share more about the Marathon Training Team and the work the coaches put into helping participants reach their goals for the VCU Health Richmond Marathon on November 16. As we get…
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Sports Backers Announce Two New Additions to Staff
Tuesday, October 8th
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring residents from all corners of the Richmond region to live actively, is pleased to welcome new staff members Michelle Mertens and Chaz Coleman. Michelle will serve as Controller, while Chaz will serve as Kids Run RVA Program Manager. Michelle Mertens - Controller Michelle Mertens joins…
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Meet the Niklawskis: The First Family of the CarMax Tacky Light Run
Tuesday, October 1st
Just moments after 12:00pm on July 25th, right after the opening of the 'Christmas in July' registration block for the CarMax Tacky Light Run, Rainey Niklawski, her husband Kile, and their children Zack, 10, and Arielle, 11, were the first family to register for this year's event on December 14. We caught up with Rainey…
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Marathon Training Team Coach Q&A: Carrie Parker
Tuesday, October 1st
For the past few months, we've been sharing a Q&A series that features each Sports Backers Marathon Training Team coach in an effort to share more about the Marathon Training Team and the work the coaches put into helping participants reach their goals for the VCU Health Richmond Marathon on November 16. As we get…
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Kids Run RVA Profiles: Meet Coach Katie Daniel
Friday, September 27th
This month we sat down with Katie McTavish Daniel, who was recently promoted to Program Manager at Greater Richmond Fit4Kids. In this new role, Katie now leads the Wellness Integration and Learning Garden programs throughout the Greater Richmond region. Katie got her start as a PE teacher but after switching career paths to do wellness…
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Walmart Biz Bowl Brings Games, Fun, and Competition on September 26
Tuesday, September 17th
The Walmart Biz Bowl brings corporate teams from all over the Richmond region together for a day of games, fun, and competition on September 26 at River City SportsPlex. It's a great opportunity to build team spirit with coworkers, network with colleagues from across industries, and demonstrate the importance of employee wellness and physical activity…
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Kids Run RVA Profiles: Get to Know PB&J (AKA Faith & Jacki)
Friday, August 23rd
By: Jacki Quinlan, Director of Community Outreach With the beginning of the school year right around the corner and the kickoff of Kids Run RVA run clubs looming, it’s almost time for the dynamic duo, aka Jacki Quinlan and Faith Hecth, to rock the famous PB&J costumes at the kaléo Marathon Jr. on October 26.…
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Marathon Training Team Coach Q&A: Chris White
Thursday, August 22nd
Over the next few months, we'll be sharing a Q&A series that features each Sports Backers Marathon Training Team coach in an effort to share more about the Marathon Training Team and the work the coaches put into helping participants reach their goals for the VCU Health Richmond Marathon on November 16. As we get…
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Sports Backers announce new partnerships for Allianz Partners 8k and kaléo Marathon Jr.
Tuesday, August 13th
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers today announced a new multi-year partnership with Henrico-based Allianz Partners, making the consumer specialty insurance provider the new title sponsor of the Allianz Partners 8k. The 8k, now in its 30th year, is part of the VCU Health Richmond Marathon weekend on November 16, which also features the Markel Richmond Half Marathon. The 8k…