Sports Backers Blog
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Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team Begins August 8 & 9
Wednesday, August 5th
Registration remains open for the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, which will have its first group run starting at City Stadium on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 at 7:30 a.m. This marks the seventh year of the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team under the direction of head coach Ro Gammon. This…
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A lesson learned from Mr. Carter
Friday, July 31st
MEET MR. CARTER Samuel Carter that it is - a Richmond resident for the entirety of his 74 years and the most recent winner of the Anthem Foundation 150 Minute Fitness Challenge. In early April, Mr. Carter took on the challenge presented by Sports Backers. He set out to attain at least 150 minutes of…
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Walgreens Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival Hits the James on August 1
Friday, July 31st
The James River will be filled with paddling teams racing each other for the prestigious title of Walgreens Richmond International Dragon Boat champions this Saturday, August 1 at Rocketts Landing. Great White North, a company based out of Toronto, Canada, and Sports Backers are joining forces to put on the sixth annual event. Teams of…
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Active Children Develop Character
Thursday, July 23rd
Exercising With Kids There is evidence which suggests that exercise helps more than just physical development. Children who get regular physical activity are better able to pay attention in school and are more likely to improve their grades than children who do not. They are also less likely to have behavioral issues than children who…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run Registration to Open July 23rd
Wednesday, July 22nd
Registration for the third-annual CarMax Tacky Light Run opens on Thursday, July 23rd, for the six kilometer (3.72 mile) holiday-themed fun run. The date for this year’s event is Saturday, December 12th, and it will once again combine one of Richmond’s favorite traditions – tacky holiday lights – with a celebration of an active lifestyle.…
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BRT improvements we can get on board with (pun intended!)
Wednesday, July 22nd
Since we last wrote about the Pulse Bus Rapid Transit project (commonly referred to as BRT), a lot has changed. The community spoke out with concerns about crossing Broad Street on foot or by bike, and GRTC and the City of Richmond listened. They improved the plan. Thanks to your efforts, we’ve had the opportunity to work…
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Ride to Washington D.C.
Tuesday, July 21st
This spring I suggested to our Bike Walk RVA team of Max Hepp-Buchanan and Brantley Tyndall that we should determine the feasibility of organizing an event that would take cyclists on a two-day journey from Richmond to Washington, DC. I was thinking of an event to promote long distance cycling. Now, this initial idea has…
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Anthem Moonlight Ride to Celebrate 2015 UCI Road World Championships with Stars & Stripes Theme
Friday, July 17th
Red, white and blue…Anthem Moonlight Ride wants YOU! As you may have heard the 2015 UCI Road World Championships is coming to Richmond this September. In support of our riders for Team USA the Moonlight Ride is celebrating all things patriotic! This year the Virginia Credit Union Costume & Tacky Light contest will have a…
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Bike Friendly Business District in Lakeside
Wednesday, July 15th
The Lakeside Business Association has partnered with Bike Walk RVA to bring the region’s first permanent Bike Friendly Business District to the Lakeside neighborhood in Henrico, building upon a similar, temporary effort in the Bellevue neighborhood of the Northside to celebrate National Bike Month this past May. Twenty-one businesses along Lakeside Avenue are participating in “Bike…
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Fun, Fitness Bring Families to the Anthem Moonlight Ride
Thursday, July 9th
By: Becky Seidel The Anthem Moonlight Ride is back this year on August 22 at 8:00pm, providing an exciting opportunity to ride a great course around RVA under the stars. With two course options, the Full Moon (15 miles) and Half Moon (8 miles), it’s a great way for families to get active together (and…