On the Move

Thinking about running Richmond this November? Need to up your miles for a fall race? We chat with the head coach of Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, Carrie Parker. Learn more about the program and find out what makes MTT so beloved!

Nan & Kam look back on the 25th running of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k! Hear about what goes on behind the scenes, what it was like for Kam to work with her mom on race day, best race moments, squirrels in the park...and more!

It's almost time for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger, which means Nan & Kam are ready to answer all your event FAQs! Find out what you need to know about the expo, race morning, and how to have your best 10k!

We sit down with Conrad Lusagala who is taking on the task of being the 10k's Roving DJ and Party Pacer! He's got a speaker, he's got a playlist, he's got the good vibes, and he's bringing the encouragement. Find him at the back of the pack in the non-seeded waves and have your best 10k yet!

Nan & Kam have perhaps their biggest guest yet and welcome Nutzy of the Richmond Flying Squirrels to the pod. Megan Angstadt, the Squirrels Executive Director of Fan Engagement, also joins us and shares how excited her and Nutzy are to come to the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini. Hear what to expect this baseball season, and later see how Nutzy stays in tip top shape!

We sit down with two 10k legends and superstar volunteers, Michael George and Mike Levins. Chances are if you've done a race in Richmond, these two were involved in some way. They give us the low down on the first year of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k and how the running landscape in Richmond has changed.

Nan & Kam welcome Molly Johnson, Race Director for the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k back to the pod. Molly shares what it's like to plan and execute a first year event and her favorite parts of race day. Then Nan & Kam take to the streets to get a 10k related treat. Tune in to so you don't miss out on how you could score something sweet!

We catch up with Kam on her YMCA 10k Training Team journey thus far, and find out how her miles have been going. Switching gears the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k is this weekend, so we answer all your race day questions! Good luck to everyone participating!

One thing about the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is it's known for having a lively course. You never know what you're going to see, but you're guaranteed to be entertained. The 10k Spirit Contest presented by The Richmond Experience is serious business. Paige Poprocky, of The Richmond Experience, joins us to talk all things contest judging and what she's looking forward to on race day. 

As we gear up for the 2024 Active RVA Awards, Kristen Eichert, Sports Backers Corporate Sales Manager, gives us all the details on what it means to be Active RVA certified. Learn about best practices to lead your workplace to corporate wellness!