Rickey Gates: Conceptual Runner

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from Jordan Killebrew, artist & community leader with an abnormal love for community!

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from TJ & Alexa Bryson,  student athletes at UCSB!

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from David Monico, this year's event director & UCSB alum!

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from Stephanie Cleere,  Assistant GM at Loquita & an avid runner who travels around the country running marathons!

JT chats with professional runner & conceptual artist, Rickey Gates. Rickey has run across America, run every street in San Francisco, made documentaries, written books, and brings a unique philosophy and perspective to running. As a Salomon sponsored athlete, Rickey's job is to run far and create awesome stuff. Tune in to hear all about it.

Current President & CEO of SavvyMoney, and previous VP of Marketing at Disney & part of the founding team of Free Credit Report, JB Orecchia chats with JT about the connection between financial health & physical health, along with sharing his insights on financial literacy and credit after over 30 years of experience in the industry. "Ageproof" by Jean Chatzky & Michael F. Roizen: https://bookshop.org/a/22234/9781455567324

Run Local had the pleasure of catching up with three-time U.S. 5k Champion, writer, entrepreneur and activist Lauren Fleshman. She is currently coaching a women's pro group for Oiselle called Littlewing Athletics, pushing the pace on nutrition with Picky Bars and stirring the pot whenever she encounters inequality. It was a big ol' reunion as J.T. and Josh have not caught up with Lauren in years. They discuss her coaching philosophy, her blue collar roots, and even entertain a surprise pro-athlete guest. Fleshman is also a Salomon sponsored athlete/coach. 

Running legend, previous Chief Running Officer of Runner's World, and the official "Mayor of Running", tune in as Bart Yasso details some of his endurance exploits over the years, along with some of the most memorable (and hilarious) moments along the way.

On this episode of the Run Local Pod, JT & Josh chat with Sports Illustrated writer, and Citius Mag Founder , Chris Chavez. Tune in as the crew recaps the Marathon Project & Chris talks about his journey as a Sports Writer, and answers listener submitted questions. An avid runner, Chris covers track and field, marathons, the Olympics and all things running. With his previous experiences at ESPN, Sporting News and Flotrack, he has made a name for himself as one of the go-to sources for running news in the industry today.

This week JT and Josh chat with Martha Garcia (Director of Global Brand Creative and Communications for HOKA ONE ONE) & Shannon Woods (Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Brooks Running) about the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC), and how they are working to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to an industry that sorely needs it.