On the Move

This week Nan & Kam roll guestless and catch you up on everything happening at Sports Backers in the coming weeks. From corporate events to new job openings, President's Council events, and more! Get your fall update!

What started out as a simple vlog ended up starting a walking movement in Richmond and beyond for Tae Waddey. As the founder of Homegirl Hike, Tae has created a community where all are welcome, and a place where people can focus on fitness and friendship. Check them out!

Nan & Kam sit down with Jeff Ocampo, a local photographer/videographer and running enthusiast. Jeff talks about overcoming difficult life struggles through the running community and staying active. This is one everyone can relate to!

Charlotte Baker is a senior at Appomattox Governor's School. She's also involved in Sports Backers' ALL Stars program, she's a Fitness Warrior, and she's on Sports Backers Marathon Training Team. At school she's involved in Cross Country, and still does all the normal things a teenager does. This one will make you rethink your own time management.

Bethany Britz has been a Kids On The Move fitness coach with her Kids on the Move 804 club. Her passion for helping led her to fundraising for a charity entry into the Allianz Richmond Marathon. She's already surpassed her goal and we can't wait to see her crush her race. 

As you may have seen, the Allianz Richmond Marathon is officially sold out! With the Wait List and the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon quickly filling, Nan & Kam chatted with Meghan Keogh, the new Race Director for the event. Get excited for November!

Nan & Kam sit down with local athlete Suzanne McWilliams. Suzanne, 76, is getting ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime representing Team USA in the World Triathlon Champions in Australia. Hear how she's managed to prioritize active living all her life.

Nancy Thomas, President and CEO of InUnison, recently completed the hike of a lifetime. She did over 500-miles along the Camino de Santiago trail in France and Spain. Hear all the highlights of her solo trip, and advice she has for people looking to do something life-changing.

Capital Run Club has been taking to the streets of Richmond for the last year and encouraging people to get more active. Jack Oppenheim, the group's founder, chatted with Nan about the group's community runs and how they got started. Catch their scavenger hunt run this Saturday! 

Rainey is a multi-year coach with the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team. She started her own running journey as a participant and has stuck around in some capacity ever since. Hear why HMTT is so effective from someone who knows it inside and out!