On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, Kim is discussing the announcement of the New York City Marathon with a reduced field size for 2021.  Super tight qualifying standards for the Boston Marathon, how the London quarantine effects international runners, and is racing really back, or are we being overly optimistic?

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Gov Cuomo press release: http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-2021-tcs-new-york-city-marathon-return-50th-running-november-7

NYRR press release: https://www.nyrr.org/media-center/press-release/20210517_Marathon

UK Travel Rules: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#red-list

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On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, Kim chats with Detroit area runner Tommie Bailey. We chat about Tommie's attempt to BQ with a time of 2:50, and how he crushed that time with focus and an extremely diligent training cycle. Learn more about this entrepreneur and how he crushed his goal to qualify for the Boson Marathon.

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On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we are closing out this edition of the Run Crew Series with London based crew, Black Girls Do Run UK.  This crew was founded 2 years ago by 20 year running vet, Tasha & have made their presence known on the running scene in this short period of time.

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On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, the Run Crew Series continues with Houston based crew, Zone Fitness Training Run Club.  This crew has been thriving during Covid, and has expanded its membership to Dallas.  I chat with personal trainer and club founder Yancy.  He chats about how the lack of black running groups led to the creation of ZFTRC, how his degree in Exercise Science benefits the members of his club, and so much more.

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On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, the Run Crew Series continues with Baltimore based crew, A Tribe Called Run.  This crew was formed during the pandemic, and has seen a healthy growth in membership over the last year.  I chat with founder Will about this multi cultural crew; Why he decided to form a crew during Covid, the unique style of the crew, and I even get a little history on the city of Baltimore.

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On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, the Run Crew Series continues with Seattle based crew Chasing Roses Run Club. CRRC was founded in Portland, and has had a reemergence in Seattle due to Covid-19 in 2020.  Get to know founder Tunde, and event coordinator Geary as we talk about the mission of the crew, how they have pivoted during the pandemic, keeping their runners connected no matter their location, and so much more!

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On this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, the Run Crew Series is back!  First up is East Harlem United Runners in support of Team Destiny.  This New York based family crew is on a mission to raise funds for their daughters specialized wheel chair so that Edgar, crew founder and her father can run the NYC Marathon together as a duo.  Edgar's daughter Destiny suffers from cerebral palsy, and running is an activity that brings her true joy.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we're continuing the celebration of Women this Women's History Month, featuring Dionne DeGourville aka @dd_fitspiration.   She is a runner, 20 time marathoner, triathlete, 7 time Ironman, Coach, and author of her new book On A Mission.  We discuss her journey into running, how she became a triathlete, her focus on nutrition, and her reasoning for writing her first book.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we're continuing the celebration of Women this Women's History Month, featuring Jackie Kirchner aka @fuelbetter.runfaster, Registered Dietician Nutritionist.  We are talking all things runners nutrition, and Jackie is giving us tips and tricks to fuel better as a runner, and just tips in general to make better food choices.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we're kicking off International Women's Month by celebrating women.  First up is London based runner Stephanie, also known as @thefauxathlete on instagram.  Stephanie shares her running journey that began only 2 years ago.  She also gets incredible candid and talks about living with Endometriosis. 

In addition to being International Women's Month, March is also Endometriosis Awareness Month.  Stephanie gives in depth details of the details, and how it was affected her life.  We also chat about mental health, and the stigma that comes with seeking therapy, especially in the black community.

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