Sports Backers Blog
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Counting Our Blessings
Wednesday, November 23rd
Here at Sports Backers, we have a lot to give thanks for this year. We can't believe how fortunate we are to live and work in a city that's teeming with outdoor adventures. And can anything beat RVA in the fall? Seriously, if you haven't been outside lately, run and enjoy it before the winter…
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I Am Thankful
Wednesday, November 23rd
I AM THANKFUL . . . for heath, family, friends and running, [and] that I have a spouse who enjoys running, traveling and celebrating running milestones and accomplishments together. – Katie . . . for the blessing of many years of good health, and the joy of running, tennis, basketball, cycling and surfing. I'm…
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Paying It Forward
Monday, November 21st
By Pete Woody, PULSE. “I’m afraid of running the hills.” That was the response of Dave Gallagher, an active Richmond resident, when his friend Dave Brown told him he should run the Richmond Marathon back in 1999. Gallagher didn’t think he was up for the challenge, but with the help of Brown – and…
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Thanksgiving Day Events
Monday, November 21st
Before you get your grub on, get your run (or bike!) on. Thanksgiving is a popular day for races and events in Richmond and around the state. Event Type Location Abbott Nutrition Giblet Jog 5K 5K run Altavista, VA Alexandria Turkey Trot 5M run Alexandria, VA Arlington Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk 5K fun run, 5K…