In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we're talking the brand new race director of the New York City Marathon, Ted Metellus, who just so happens to be a black man.  The new Ted Corbitt Loop in Central Park, NYRR Virtual Black History Month racing, & The Ironman Group is still not issuing refunds for permanently cancel races.

Links Mentioned:
NYRR Press Release:
https://www.nyrr.org/run/photos-and-stories/2021/ted-metellus?sf243186588=1

NYRR Black History Month Virtual 5k: https://www.nyrr.org/Races/VirtualNYRRBlackHistoryMonth5K

Ironman Group Video:
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In honor of Black History month, we are highlighting extraordinary athletes doing extraordinary things. In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, Kim chats with Michael DreamChaser Smith, Army World Class Athlete, Para-triathlete, 2-Time Ironman, & 4-Time Ironman 70.3 Finisher.

Michael tells the harrowing story about how he became an arm amputee, while fighting to maintain his active duty status in the army.  He talks about his transition into the sport of triathlon, his non-profit organization, Swim Bike Run 4 Equality, and much more.

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In honor of Black History month, we are highlighting extraordinary athletes doing extraordinary things.  In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, Kim chats with Soj Jibowu, Founder of Varlo Apparel, a cycling and triathlon apparel brand.

VARLO's mission is simple: "To provide the best products by never sacrificing quality and executing upon innovation. We seek to inspire the spirit and empower the will of every athlete to shatter goals and create a new reality of what is achievable."

Learn more about this new and up and coming, black owned, multi-sport apparel brand, as Kim chats with the founder Soj about everything from manufacturing to the signing pro triathletes.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we're concluding the Run Crew Series with Detroit based run crew, We Run 313.  A fairly new run crew, they are making their mark on the city of Detroit from being awarded with the Spirit of Detroit honors, to being recognizing by the state of Michigan.  Get to know the founders Lance and Joe, and the mission of We Run 313.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, continuing the Run Crew Series with Baltimore based run crew, R.I.O.T. Squad Running.  The acronym for this Maryland squad founded in 2015 stands for Running Is Our Therapy.  Kim chats with founder Rob, who is an army vet, and Alison, crew leader and coach.  Rob and Alison give the deets on the Baltimore running scene, places to eat, where to run, where to stay, and so much more.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we are headed across the pound to chat with Eric, Brian, and Safari of Morning Than Runnin.  They are a London based run crew, who uses their outgoing personalties to encourage more people to get into the sport of running.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, we are kicking off our Run Crew series.  First up is Milwaukee's own F.E.A.R. MKE.   Forget Everything And Run, F.E.A.R. MKE was established in 2015, & their mission is to encourage more African American young professionals to run.  I chat with Tenia, the Director of Health & Wellness for Social X MKE  and Karlie, one of the crews captains.  We delve into the mission of the crew, community initiatives, their feature in Runner's World Magazine, and more. 

I also get the low down on the city of Milwaukee.  What race should we run in the city when the world opens back up, where to stay, and the best food and places to eat.

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, Kim is recapping 2020's best moments on the show including giving a follow up on guests that were featured this year, an update on the Ahmaud Arbery case, NYRR, Atlanta Track Club, Mid Strike Magazine, and more!

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In this episode of The Run Wave Podcast, Kim is chatting with President of the Board of the RRCA, George Rehmet, and Randy Accetta, Director of Coaching Education.  We delve into the RRCA organization as a whole, and their wildly popular  coaching certification program.  George also tells us about some of the steps that the RRCA is taking to diversify it's programming and organization as a whole.  Randy gives us knowledge on RRCA's coaching program including, who can become a coach, & what it takes to become and maintain your coaching status with the org.

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