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 64 – Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k is Next Week!
Episode 64 – Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k is Next Week! It’s almost event week here at Sports Backers, so Nan & Kam talked with Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k Race Director, Molly Johnson.
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Jon Lugbill Honored by the Virginia General Assembly and Virginia State Senate
Jon Lugbill Honored by the virginia general assembly and virginia state senate Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager Last week, Jon Lugbill, Executive Director of Sports Backers, was honored by the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia State Senate with House Resolution No. 577. Jon, who is retiring in June after 32 years…
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Episode 63 – River Takes The YMCA 10k Training Team
Episode 63 – River Takes The YMCA 10k Training Team This week Nan & Kam sit down with 11-year-old River Hale and talk about his training journey with the YMCA 10k Training Team. River’s mom, Alison, works at Sports Backers and is training with him.
On The Move Podcast
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