Sports Backers Blog
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Local Bike Enthusiast Makes Cycling Part of His Daily Life
Thursday, May 9th
Longtime Richmond resident and bike enthusiast Michael Delano talks about his work as a bike advocate and salesman and how he makes cycling a part of his everyday life. How long have you been riding, and how did you get into it? I started out basically bopping around my neighborhood as a kid. I’m from…
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Army Colonel Keeps Vow to Wife by Completing a Long-Distance 10k from Afghanistan
Wednesday, May 1st
Army Colonel Ed Barrett and his wife Kristin vowed to run the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k together for as long as they were physically capable, and he wasn't going to let a deployment to Afghanistan get in the way of that vow. My name is Ed Barrett. I'm an Army colonel, deployed to Afghanistan for…
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A New Way to Play at Recess
Wednesday, April 24th
Recess Coaching program helps area schools create an all-inclusive environment at recess and encourages children to spend their time playing and being physically active. How many hours do your children spend outside at recess? What are some of the activities that they participate in? Is it just a social hour where kids sit on the…
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Sports Backers Stadium - A Richmond Gem
Tuesday, April 9th
Sports Backers Stadium is many things to many people - but most of all, it's one of the brightest spots in RVA's sports tourism efforts. By: Jackie Stoneburner Update as of July 19, 2022 - Sports Backers Stadium is no longer open to the public. The facility is managed by VCU Athletics and more information…
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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k: What to Expect on Race Day
Tuesday, April 9th
YMCA 10k Training Team Head Coach Dan Blankenship knows what you'll encounter at the 10k - and how to best prepare for the big day. What to Expect on Race Day2013 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k DO NOW Drive the course sometime between now and race day. Scope out the area so you are familiar with…
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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is Part of Recovery Process for Salem Runner and His Family
Thursday, April 4th
A serious health scare motivated Kevin Nicholson to take up running to lead a healthier lifestyle - and to make sure he didn't miss out on major family milestones. By: Kayla Young With the blink of an eye, things can change, and Kevin Nicholson knows that better than most. When the Salem, Virginia, resident was…
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Healthy School Challenge Helps Get Area Students and Teachers Moving
Thursday, March 21st
The Healthy School Challenge, presented by the Virginia 529 College Savings Plan and part of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k, encourages area students to get active and healthy, and Swift Creek Middle School's Chris Calfee is one of its leading advocates. By: Kayla Young and Molly Wright Coach. Teacher. Runner. Physical activity advocate. Chris Calfee,…
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Women's Running Group Making Health and Fitness a Priority
Thursday, March 7th
Black Girls RUN!, a nationwide running group, is bringing its 'Preserve the Sexy' Tour to Richmond for a conference focused on women's health and fitness. By: Kayla Young and Jackie Stoneburner With about 69,000 members nationwide, Black Girls RUN! has set out to make health and fitness a priority in the hopes of reducing obesity…
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Goal of Being a 'Fun, Fit, Healthy Grandma' Keeps Local Woman Running
Thursday, February 28th
Mechanicsville resident Ute Goldkuhle has made running the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k a family affair, with the goal of being a fun, fit, healthy example to her grandchildren. By: Kayla Young Some may wonder, why does a 70-year-old grandmother of three decide to run a 6.2-mile race? For Ute Goldkuhle, it was her desire to…
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CarMax Drives Employee Wellness with 10k Training Team
Thursday, February 21st
CarMax associate Adina Nickerson got her start with the company's wellness programs and 10k training team, and now she is helping her co-workers reach their fitness goals. By: Kayla Young In June 2008, Adina Nickerson made the decision to become a healthier and happier person. With two small children to set an example for, she…