Run Local Pod

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from Stephanie Cleere,  Assistant GM at Loquita & an avid runner who travels around the country running marathons!

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from Jordan Killebrew, artist & community leader with an abnormal love for community!

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from TJ & Alexa Bryson,  student athletes at UCSB!

Every running event is filled with countless stories & journeys, from the many types of runners & movers who toe the line, to the directors, staff and community businesses that make them happen! Hear from David Monico, this year's event director & UCSB alum!

JT chats with professional runner & conceptual artist, Rickey Gates. Rickey has run across America, run every street in San Francisco, made documentaries, written books, and brings a unique philosophy and perspective to running. As a Salomon sponsored athlete, Rickey's job is to run far and create awesome stuff. Tune in to hear all about it.

Current President & CEO of SavvyMoney, and previous VP of Marketing at Disney & part of the founding team of Free Credit Report, JB Orecchia chats with JT about the connection between financial health & physical health, along with sharing his insights on financial literacy and credit after over 30 years of experience in the industry. "Ageproof" by Jean Chatzky & Michael F. Roizen:...

Run Local had the pleasure of catching up with three-time U.S. 5k Champion, writer, entrepreneur and activist Lauren Fleshman. She is currently coaching a women's pro group for Oiselle called Littlewing Athletics, pushing the pace on nutrition with Picky Bars and stirring the pot whenever she encounters inequality. It was a big ol' reunion as J.T. and Josh have not caught up with Lauren in years....

Running legend, previous Chief Running Officer of Runner's World, and the official "Mayor of Running", tune in as Bart Yasso details some of his endurance exploits over the years, along with some of the most memorable (and hilarious) moments along the way.

On this episode of the Run Local Pod, JT & Josh chat with Sports Illustrated writer, and Citius Mag Founder , Chris Chavez. Tune in as the crew recaps the Marathon Project & Chris talks about his journey as a Sports Writer, and answers listener submitted questions. An avid runner, Chris covers track and field, marathons, the Olympics and all things running. With his previous experiences at...

This week JT and Josh chat with Martha Garcia (Director of Global Brand Creative and Communications for HOKA ONE ONE) & Shannon Woods (Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Brooks Running) about the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC), and how they are working to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to an industry that sorely needs it.

Simon Freeman is a former pub loving, cigarette smoking London lad that changed his life through the sport of running. While the athlete journey took him to a 2:30'something marathon p.b., the real story is told through the stories he  now  tells. Simon and his wife Julie are the co-founders of Like the Wind magazine. This publication is running rag like no other. Bespoke art, printed on...

This week we'll be airing a special episode of the Run Local podcast. A few of our running industry friends at the Early Call Podcast invited our founder J.T. Service onto their podcast and dove into the history of Soul Focus Sports, Run Local and Silverback Pacific. The hosts try to figure out how J.T. has time to manage three companies, ask him for stories about his days representing professiona...

Muxen gets cozy with the creators of the Beer Mile World Classic as they chat the birth and evolution of the beer mile as we know it. Sit back, grab a cold one, and get a history lesson (and a lot of laughs) on one of our sport's most challenging and distinctive events, from the guys who've created it from the ground up.

This week on the Run Local pod, JT & Josh chat with NFL Pro Bowl Running Back, and CEO/Co-Founder of Hustle Clean, Justin Forsett. Tune in as Justin talks about transitioning to life after football, the crossovers between sports & business, and facing adversity head-on. 73% of People Don't Shower After Working Out That's right and Hustle Clean has you covered. Follow @HustleClean on your f...

The "Voice of Oracle Park", and San Francisco Giants PA announcer for the past 20 years, Renel shares her insights on the challenges of maintaining physical & mental health during the pandemic, the energy of the Giants community, and becoming a bobblehead. Welcome to the Run Local Podcast, where we invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local leg...

The first female full-time coach in MLB history, Alyssa shares her journey and some of the lessons and insights she's picked up along the way. Welcome to the Run Local Podcast, where we invite guests across the spectrum of society, including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, local legends, and beyond. We utilize the sport of running, and sport in general, to learn about the lives of these i...

Mario Fraioli  is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host.  As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and even the Olympic Games.  He publishes  the morning shakeout —a weekly email newsl...

Listen in as JT chats with Adidas runner, Nikki Hiltz, as she narrates her running journey from high school to her now second year as a pro and talks coming out, being yourself, having the right mindset and running fast, all while still looking to amplify her impact through activism. Support the Trevor Project at: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Special: Across the Bay Virtual Run Warm-Up

Joe Rubio CEO, Running Warehouse Head Coach, HOKA ONE ONE Aggies

In this episode JT & Josh chat trail running, Santa Barbara, mushroom tea and the Tour de France of running with HOKA athlete, UCSB grad and trail running BEAST, Dani Moreno. Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row’ brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement and...

SoCal native & running industry insider, J.T. chats with co-founder of freestylestudios.com to kick off the California Coast 500 – Run the One virtual experience. Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row’ brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors – Amazon, Sports Basement, Excite Credit Union...

J.T. chats on a dual podcast + IG Live for Global Running Day with Tes Sobomehin Marshall, runningnerds Founder and Race Director, The Unity Collective, Founding Partner, RRCA Certified Race Director & Running Coach and lululemon athletica legacy ambassador. They talk about HBO’s Insecure, directing events, their passion for running, race relations in the U.S. and how JT wants a dinosaur shirt...

J.T. chats with the infamous Jake McCluskey, brewer at San Pedro Square Market Beer company, who also lost over 180lbs and transformed himself into a runner. You can follow Jake on Instagram @in_motion_with_jake . Thank You's Music by Jose Pena (29min. 10K guy at San Jose State!) & our Mariachi bands during the Mariachi Mile at the 408k ‘Race to the Row’ brought to you by Amazon. Our sponsors...

Josh and J.T. speak with 2020 Run Local Ambassador, Ann Gillespie, a registered nurse working in an emergency room at a Veteran's facility. They discuss Ann's life on the front lines of COVID-19, staying present and thankful through running as well as the family environment of Run Local Events. You can follow Ann's journey in and out of the ER on Instagram @donutrnr . Thank You's Music by Jos...