On the Move

Atlantic Union Bank is the title sponsor of the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini. They not only show love to the kids run though, they have team members throwing course parties, team members running, and team members volunteering! We chatted with Matt Linderman, Chief Information Officer, and Team Captain for all the AUB associates doing the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger about what they're looking forward to on race day!

This Saturday is the third annual Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k. Race Director, Molly Johnson breaks it all down for us so your race day will be smooth and easy! There's still time to register for the half, so come join us!

Nan & Kam are on the loose this week trying all the different lattes of 10k Latte Week to celebrate the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger! The promos run through Friday, so you still have time to try one of these delicious creations. We recommend YouTube for this one!

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 Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger, so obviously we had to sit down and ask the expert why we made the cut!

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 Training Team!

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 it sells out!

We have a new Development Manager, Ryan McCracken! Ryan started in January, but we've seen him before. He won the inaugural Virginia Credit Union River City Half and he placed third at this year's Allianz Richmond Marathon. Hear more about his love of running, passion for donuts, and movie grading scale.

The YMCA 10k Training Team for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k kicks off on February 7. Nan & Kam chat with Louise Lockett-Gordon about her 10 years coaching at the Church Hill location. Find your new training family and sign up today!

The Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k is celebrating a fun announcement this week! We're adding a spirit contest called Rally for River City to encourage more community groups to flock to the Virginia Credit Union River City Half course and pump those runners up! Did we mention cash prizes are involved? Check out Nan & Kam's chat with Kristen Eichert from Sports Backers for all the deets!

Sports Backers is now offering fitness classes at the Sports Backers Fitness Studio! We have a crew of Fitness Warriors offering a variety of classes for $10 a session and it's the perfect way to keep up with your New Year's resolutions. Nan & Kam talked with Chanette Hawkes, one of the instructors that's currently teaching a circuit class. Come check 'em out!