Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Episode 69 – Keya Wingfield is 10k Ready
Episode 69 – Keya Wingfield is 10k Ready You might know Richmonder Keya Wingfield, from the Food Network, Candy Valley Cake Company, and most recently Keya’s Snacks. But what you might not know about Keya is that physical activity, and walking the 10k have been huge in her weight loss journey.
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Episode 68 – Meet Our NEW Executive Director
Episode 68 – Meet Our NEW Executive Director This fall, Sports Backers announced that Jon Lugbill, our Executive Director of the last 32 years, was planning to retire. After a nation-wide search, we now know who will be taking over in June and it’s none other than Sports Backers’ own Will Dixon!
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Episode 67 – Beat the 10k Price Hike and Check Out Our New Space!
Episode 67 – Beat the 10k Price Hike and Check Out Our New Space! Nan & Kam reveal their new podcast room and chat with Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Race Director, Meghan Keogh. Meghan has led the charge on the 10k for the last 10 years, so she’s basically an expert!
On The Move Podcast
Our podcast focuses on keeping people active and moving. Join Nan and Kam as they share inspirational and interesting stories – click the link below, or use the filter above to find podcast episodes.
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