Show notes
Today’s episode of Laps features Reilly Johnston, a driven & successful 5-year Stonehill College XCTF alum & founder of the Backyard 5k non profit. Learn all about Reilly’s early running days, NCAA collegiate career, goals, and meaningful ways he impacts the world through his organization & faith!FOLLOW Backyard 5k on IG! https://www.instagram.com/backyard5k?igsh=ZWpmZXAyeTFreXd1&utm_source=qrTimestamps——————-(0:00) Intro(1:00) Opening Prayer(1:35) Meet Reilly (1:50) Reilly’s Running Story(3:45) Building Community (5:15) Reilly’s Collegiate XCTF Career(9:00) Reilly’s nonprofit, Backyard 5k(16:43) Backyard 5k Future Goals(18:30) Reilly’s Favorite Memories with B5K(21:00) Backyard 5K Positive Impact(23:20) B5K Behind the Scenes Work(25:50) Reilly’s Future Running Goals(29:45) Reilly’s College Running Schedule(31:48) Qualifying for the Boston Marathon(33:42) The Paces Keep Getting Faster(35:11) Expectations We Place as Runners(38:24) Reilly’s Faith & Its Importance in His Life(39:39) Reilly’s Building Interest in Faith(40:40) Reilly’s Favorite Faith Filled Memories (43:27) Reilly’s Gratitude (45:06) Reilly on the Importance of Giving Back(46:38) Outro