Run Build Grow

“Running has taught me how to fail.” In this episode, I sit down with Mak Foss, a passionate runner from Grand Rapids who has been running for just three years but has already made a profound impact in her community. Through the ups and downs of her own journey, Mak has developed a deep understanding of how running communities can become inclusive spaces where people lift each other up. As the lea...

Asti White grew up in Atlanta and even as a part of the Atlanta running community. He has seen it from many different angles. Now, as an adult, he sees how much the community can not only offer to him, and what he can offer back. He has focused his time on building friendships and relationships, and learning more to unloack not just what it looks like to run in Atlanta but using his knowledge to s...

Joining the podcast from Run Boulder AC, Adam brings a perspective of what it is like to live in one of the most popular running destinations in the United States. However, not even the competitiveness of where he lives, nor being a member of Team USA, has taken from his desire to be a positive and supportive beacon in the Boulder community.  Adam’s optimism helps to show that it doesn’t matter wh...

Sermon for November 3, 2024: "God Trusted Me With It" Week 2 of Sermon Series: Transformed by Grace Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents Key Themes: - Redefining Stewardship: It’s not just about money. Stewardship includes using our time, talents, and resources faithfully. - The Love of Money: Scripture warns us not that money itself is evil, but that an excessive love fo...

Join in this episode by Erin Kunst. Who just completed the Maine MDI marathon, and talks about her humble beginings in the communal aspect of running. In what has not been the easiest year, she reflects back on how much the running community around her has given to her, and everything she has also dedicated to it. An episode that explores the preconceived notions about the run community from the f...

Morgan joins the pod bringing the experience of being both a runner and at PT. All that experience has taught her the important of listening to her body and being ready to adapt where necessary. She also has been a focal point of the Christiansburg, Va running community. Her example has helped runners grow, and those around her have even helped in her journies of running and motherhood. Connect wi...

Joel joins the podcast with a never-give-up attitude that has brought him to where he is-trying to run a marathon in all fifty states. Hear Joel's story and how a group of folks he met and shares community with online has got him this far and continues to give him all the support. Connect with Joel: Instagram - Unfrgvn26point2 Read more about Joel's journey: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-st...

Ezra Weisz is all about that encouraging spirit. Whether supporting behind the scenes or leading from the front, his outgoing spirit is helping to build the running community in the busy city of Los Angeles. Check out this conversation to hear Ezra's why, what keeps him going, and why an animated kids show has become part of his running identity. Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The Runnin...

Ashley joins the podcast from the Austin, Tx running community. Ashley joins to talk about the community and friends that she has as she looks to do awesome things on the run. In this conversation, we talk about the ups and downs of running, and how community has supported her through the entire journey. We look at her upcoming race in Berlin and here about the support she has had in the lead up a...

Bobby runs in Northwest Arkansas, but has never limited himself to just his local community. In fact that is just where everything starts. The authenticity and realness that he expresses to local runners in his area, extends across the country through social media, brand partnerships, and his presence at races. No matter where he is, his mustache cannot be missed. This is a conversation where we e...

Terrel White is the head captain for Black Men Run Hampton Roads. As a leader in the community, he loves to bring the party and he loves to be an example of how we can lift one another up in community. In this episode we talk about Terrel, and his running journey, and also talk about the emphasis behind Black Men Run and why it has meant so much to be a part of keeping this gorup together. Importa...

Libby Miller may be new-ish to the Montgomery Road Runners, and she is already making her presence known. Having been fairly transient in her early adult life, she was familiar with finding run community no matter where she lived. That didn't change when she arrived in the Great DC Metro area. She found herself joining the run club in Montgomery County, Maryland and has enjoyed running, coaching,...

Allison joins to talk about how she started running as a way to finding a healthier way to care for herself during the pandemic. In the midst of finding a healthier lifestyle, she has also made friends and found communtiy along the way. Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev . Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe t...

As a local on the Peninsula in Hampton Roads, Va, Amanda has become a regular while working at Point2 Running Company. She helps folks at all stages of their running journey, and is using experiences from her own journey to help others. Listen to this episode to hear more about her story and how she is helping spread community through coaching and running with others. Follow Amanda on Instagram: @...

Rich joins Run Build Grow from Richmond, and talks about how his running love developed. We explore how this season of life has led to him to new ventures that has really hit home the nature of community. While he is still working after his own goals, he still loves opportunities to enjoy running and doing it with others. This is an episode you will want to check out. If you’re interested in being...

Raz has been running for many years (back to his youth as a 400m track runner). Recently running has brought him to appreciate the joys of participating in the context of something beyond himself. When he moved to Los Angeles he found himself using running to explore the expansive city. After a while, he found what he loved about certain groups and what drew him to enjoy the groups he attended. Th...

In this episode we welcome Kathy Donovan who has been the leader and President of Pack Training. She continues to participate in and train with them. Kathy has been at the center of creating and sharing communal joy through running and helping all classes of runners train for races in the Hampton Roads area and beyond. In this episode we talk about where Kathy got her love for running, what she di...

Jules Bohl is a local runner in Hampton Roads, and is always looking around for community. She loves to join groups for community runs, and she always enjoys meeting new people. However, sometimes she has been her own roadblock in getting the most out of being an art of community. In this conversation we chat about her journey to seeing herself as a runner., and what it has meant to have a support...

This sermon is from July 7, 2024, and was preached at Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Suffolk, Va. Scripture - 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ 25 In the same way he to...

This episode features Candace Broaddus, a member and coach in the Richmond Running Community. Candace walks us through her journey of her love for running and how that love, drive, and passion led her to begin to coach in this different way. We explore the Richmond running community and what sets it apart from others. We talk about how she went from participating in a Marathon training program to...

This sermon is from June 30, 2024, and was preached at Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Suffolk, Va. Scripture: 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Abo...

In the latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paisley Landry, a devoted Mother Runner based in Austin, TX. Despite her affiliation with the Brooks Running Collective, Paisley’s running journey is deeply rooted in her role as a mother. She passionately revealed how she finds purpose in running for her son and those close to her, emphasizing the profound joy she derives from this heart...

This episode features Chris Elliot. Chris runs with RunSomeMo out of MoMac Brewing. Chris is always one to bring energy and passion no matter where he is. Chris joins to talk about his journey and what his presence in this community has meant to him.  This is a joyful story to share, learn from, and grow together.  Run Build Grow  is hosted by Andrew Ware,  The RunninRev . Thank you for joining us...

In this episode, we welcome Katie Wax-White. Katie is a native of Hampton Roads, VA, but currently resides and runs in Atlanta (ATL). However, the journey to be where she is, running as an adult, was once considered impossible. An injury in her senior year of High School put her on the sidelines, almost permanently, and began a painful journey of just trying to be comfortable. For her, running tod...

When life gets busy, it is amazing to know you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. I went back into my previous podcasts archive and found this gem. Ray is a runner local to the Hampton Roads area, and has become a leader when it comes to helping folks understand the importance of running and movement in general. Take a listen to Ray’s journey, and I hope to get Ray an official “Run Build Grow” reco...