The SPARC Podcast

In this episode we chat with Matt Green – Designer, Runner, and DJ out of Washington DC! He's the cofounder of District Running Collective and has been tremendously influential in his community. Follow on IG: @marsgreen @DistrictRunningCollective @marsxdesign @friendsonmars_

In this episode we get the fam together to talk about our local race experiences this Spring season, and all the awesome things going on around and within SPARC and the 757.

Listen to this episode, where we chat with Paige Carter, Marketing Director for HEARTBREAK (among many other things)! She's an incredible runner with a great running story, and such a cool hang. Follow her @paigecarterrun and @heartbreak.run

We've got Michael Kim (MK) with us in this episode! MK is a father, coach, and an excellent runner with a story to match. Follow Michael Kim @AllHeartRC

Join us as we talk about running GEAR! Thanks for listening, and check out sparcworldwide.org for news, merch, and events 💥

Jordan Marie Daniel is a mom, wife, runner, Lakota, and founder of @rising_hearts — to name only a few. She has an incredible story of power, dedication, and compassion, and is making a tremendous impact for the voiceless. We're privileged to have her on the pod, and glad you get to hear what she has to say! Follow on IG: @rising_hearts & @nativein_la

In this episode had the privilege of chatting it up with Thomas Neuberger, founder of @believeintherun and co-founder of Big Run Media!

Join Jo and Edwin in this episode about ROUTINES. What are the things you do to make the day productive/successful? What things do you want to improve on this year? Once a month we'll be chatting with the team, so listen along as we sparc the conversation about the things we do to prepare for our days.

We had such a fun time chatting it up with Carmen Khan, an incredible runner and Captain for Koreatown Run Club in LA! Follow Carmen @carmk1 and K/RC @koreatownrunclub

In this episode we got to chat with Jerry Francois: a father, runner, coach, 2:41 marathoner, owner of Goldfinger Track Club, founder of Black Miles Matter, and creative director for PYNRS — how's that for a man of many hats? Follow Coach J on IG @kingparkergold2001

In this episode we talk with James Ro, founder of Atlanta Run Club. James is doing big things in and for his community, and if you're ever in ATL make sure you join ARC for a run! @atlantarunclub

He's the author of "SLOW AF RUN CLUB: the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to run," and founder of @runslowaf. Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning) has been featured in some of the biggest stages like the NY Times, Good Morning America, Men's Health, Runner's World — you name it! He's got an incredible story, and we got to chat with him about it in this episode. Follow Martinus on IG, buy his...

In this episode we've got the wonderful and talented Tenia Fisher with us. She is a Co-Founder of the F.E.A.R. MKE Run Crew, Health & Wellness Director with Social x MKE, and an @asics Ambassador, amongst many other things. Follow her @teefish and get connected with @fearmke!

In this episode we talk about the recent Richmond Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon with our friends who ran and COMPLETED them! 💪 Huge congrats to @micahongoco, @kaypeemoeller, and @cel_less.is.more — listen as they share their experiences leading up to, during, and after their race!

In this episode we've got Terry White with us. He's a runner from NYC, and founder of WOLACO—an active apparel brand that combines fashion & function, with some of the best compression gear you'll ever wear. Listen as we talk about his "way of life" and the inspiration that led to WOLACO.

In this episode we've got Jean Mike Remy! Remy, better known as Mr. Wonderful is a coach and triathlete from Boston. We talk about the city of Boston and the culture of running in the city, what it takes to be a triathete, and bouncing back from injury. Follow him on the gram at @_mr1derful

In this episode we've got Kyle Whalum! Kyle's a proud father, an ultra runner, ambassador for Path Projects, and an accomplished professional musician. Follow him on IG @kylewhalum. Thanks for listening! 💥

SPARC finished the Chicago Marathon! In this episode the team talked all about marathon weekend, from their travels to all the friends they met, to the food, to the unforgettable experience shared with the worldwide running community.

We had a great time talking with Danielle Nabak, an ASICS ambassador, a registered dietician, a @FEARMKE captain — someone who's just doing some incredible work for the people of Milwaukee. Follow her @danielle.nabak

In this episode we've got the legendary Tim Rossi on with us! Tim is a NYC runner, co-founder of @lostboystrackclub, head of brand marketing for BANDIT Running, and is always doing some amazing things for the community and the running world.

Aisyah Rafaee is Singapore's first Olympic rower, @hydrow athlete, a Mental Performance & Running coach—founder of @mentalexcellenceco—and an extraordinary person that we were so privileged to have on the pod! Learn more about Mental Performance coaching at mentalescellenceco.com

Sid is truly a disruptor in the running industry, leveraging run culture to unite diverse communities. We had the privilege of talking with Sidney Baptista, a visionary, founder of @pioneersrc and @pynrs_, and so much more. Hear his story and some of the amazing stuff he's bringing into the running world!

We had so much fun in this episode with Kelly Roberts —— running coach, creator of the @badassladygang, podcaster, and a fellow Disney lover! We're so glad to have her on to share her story and such valuable insight on run culture. Follow her on IG @kellykkroberts

Jo and Edwin chat with Starla Garcia, dietitian and marathoner who has a running & life story full of success, resiliency, and community/family support. In this episode she provides some tremendous insight on fueling for peak performance——thanks for listening!

We got the chance to chat with David Lenneman, Global Team Captain for ASICS FrontRunner and actor currently living in Stockholm, Sweden. Follow David on IG @davidlenneman (and catch him on Netflix!).