Marni on the Move

Today, I’m joined by an industry visionary who has transformed the way we experience outdoor fitness and media—Robin Thurston, Founder and CEO of Outside Interactive Inc. Robin’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days as a pro cyclist to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur, he’s built game-changing platforms that have redefined the way athletes, adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts track their performance, connect with their communities, and consume media. In this episode, we dive into his evolution from athlete to innovator, starting with the creation of MapMyRide and MapMyRun, which revolutionized fitness tracking before being acquired by Under Armour. We discuss his leadership lessons, the birth of Outside, and his vision for building a media ecosystem that unites outdoor sports, adventure, and wellness. Through Outside Interactive, Robin has brought together iconic media brands like Outside Magazine, Backpacker, Velo, Pinkbike, Trail Runner, Yoga Journal, Triathlete, and Women’s Running, creating a powerhouse platform for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Robin also shares insights into the evolving fitness landscape, the role of technology in outdoor experiences, and what’s next for Outside Interactive. Whether you're a triathlete, runner, endurance athlete, tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about the outdoors, this episode is packed with inspiration, insights, and forward-thinking ideas. 4:00 Journey from pro cyclist to founder and innovator 7:04 building a team and lessons from sports 9:55 Innovating in tech The birth of Map My Ride and Map My Run 13:14 aquistion and growth: The Under Armor Era 16:14 Transforming Outdoor Media: The birth of Outside 18:57 Creating a media ecosystem: Connecting outdoor activities 22:02 The Future of Outdoor Fitness: Trends & Insights 24:53 The Importance of Wellness I. Outdoor Activities 28:09 Navigating the media landscape: challenges and opportunities 30:57 Celebrating Wins & Learning From Failure 32:53 The Future of outside: Innovations and New direction CONNECT Outside Interactive pn Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

MondayMoves this week highlights a race and pro stat recap of the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half,  My 70.3 Triathlon Race Ready Mindset, & my plan to get back to training, 6 weeks post PRP! CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

Today on MondayMoves, I'm talking about the latest and greatist from the worlds of running and triathlon! IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon is booming, and races are filling up at record speed for 2025! Musselman 70.3—one of my go-to races—is already 80% full and was just named Best Overall Event Satisfaction and Best Bike Course in the Global IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards. The sport is seeing a surge in 18-35-year-old athletes, and female participation is up 10%. Love to see more people embracing the endurance lifestyle! Meanwhile, the United Airlines NYC Half is making history with a brand-new course featuring the Brooklyn Bridge—a first for the race! If you’ve ever tried running that bridge mid-day, you know how rare this opportunity is. Plus the new pre-race raceday Zen Zone is pretty chill.. And the Maybelline Half is generating buzz and Puma’s latest collab is set to shake things up, spring racing season in NYC is 🔥. And speaking of NYC racing, the TCS NYC Marathon is more competitive than ever, with a record-breaking 200,000+ runners applying for this year’s race. It’s one of the most in-demand marathons in the world, and getting in is tougher than ever! BUT NYRR revealed a few ways you can try..sharing here! Let’s dive in! 🚀 Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:00 Taxes & Ankle Update 2:15 Exciting IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Race Updates And News 6:00 IRONMAN Data & Stats: Top 5 Races, Top 5 Growth Areas, Top 5 Fave Races Amongst Women 8:30 NYRR United Airlines NYC Half 13:00 Pro Athlete Field 19:00 NYRR TCS NYC Marathon 2025 22:15 NYRR Maybeline Half 23:15 Puma X SATSKY Collab CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

Dropping  in here today to chat about my upcoming Boston Marathon medis coverage, racing the 5K with Adidas, overcoming injury, and patience! CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

Today, I’m joined by Jack Fleming, President and CEO of the Boston Athletic Association, an organization at the heart of one of the most prestigious and historic races in the world—the Boston Marathon. Jack has been with the B.A.A. for over three decades, giving him a front-row seat to the evolution of the marathon, the running community, and the sport as a whole. In this conversation, we dive into Jack’s personal running journey, his deep connection to the B.A.A., and the impact of major marathons on communities. We explore the growth of running culture, the importance of volunteers, and the B.A.A.’s work beyond the marathon, including local events that foster fitness and inclusion. Jack also shares insights into the behind-the-scenes logistics of organizing the Boston Marathon, how the race has evolved over its 129-year history, and what the future holds for both the event and the broader running community. If you love running, history, or want an inside look at what makes the Boston Marathon so special, this episode is for you. Chapters 0:00: Intro 5:39: Personal Running Journey & Goals 17:41: The Evolution Of The B.A.A. and Its Community Impact 26:51: Beyond The Marathon: B.A.A.'S  Other Events 33:00: Empowering Through Community & Fitness 39:35: The Heart of the B.A.A.: Stories and connection 43:46: The Running Community Experience 49:13: The Boston Marathon’s Unique Challenges 54:28: Logistics Behind The Boston Marathon 1:00: Celebrating Milestones & New Faces in 2025 1:02:49 The Impact of Charity In The Boston Marathon 107:33 The Role of Partnerships At B.A.A & The Boston Marathon 1:10:55 The Rich History Of The Boston Marathon 1:16:06 Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Running CONNECT Boston Athletic Association on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five star review on Apple or Spotify Subscribe to MarniOnTheMovePodcast, YouTube Channel Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

In this week’s MondayMoves, I’m making a big decision about the 2025 NYC Marathon—spoiler alert, it’s not what I hoped for. I’m sharing an injury update, my recovery timeline, and what’s next on my race calendar, including the B.A.A. 5K in April. Plus, the NYC Half just leveled up with a new course, and the 2025 pro field is absolutely stacked! And on the cycling front, my new Nice Bike series is live—featuring epic rides, gear deep dives, and an inside look at my day at the Happy Valley Velodrome with Christine D’Ercole. Tune in for all the latest! CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

Today, I’m syncing up with Eric Zaltas and Matt Schuster, the founders of Addra Labs Protein Bars. Eric is a former U.S. National Road Cycling Team member and National Team Time Trial Champion with a deep background in sports nutrition. Matt, a former advertising executive turned elite amateur triathlete, has competed at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. We dive into the inspiration behind Addra Labs, the unique ingredients and flavors that set their bars apart, and their journey from endurance sports to brand-building. Plus, they share where you’ll see Addra popping up at Ironman, triathlon, cycling, and running events this year—and what’s on their own training and race schedules while balancing entrepreneurship. CONNECT Addra Labs on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five star review on Apple or Spotify Subscribe to MarniOnTheMovePodcast, YouTube Channel Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

Today on Monday Moves I'm talking about my road trip travel essentials-appliances, supplements and coffee, a quick ankle update, an exciting new instagram series & guest on Nice Bike-one hint-Peloton Coach, and Ironman’s'Running Shoe Ban in the Max Stack Era of Max Cushion Running Shoes for 2025-what's legal and whats not! Mentioned in this episode: Westin, Nike, Hoka, Asics, Adidas, On, Ironman, Integrative Spine & Sport, Peloton Chapters 00: Intro 1:40: Why we love Westin Hotels & Resorts 2:20: My Road Trip Travel Essential Supplements, Coffee, and Appliances 2:55: AG1 VS IM8, my new fave daily essential supplement drink 5:40: Ankle & PRP Update 7:25: Ironman's Max Cushion Shoe Ban: What's legal and what's not! 14:00: New Nice Bike Episodes Drop on Instagram & YouTube Behind The Scenes Series with Peloton Coach... CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify Integrative Spine & Sports on Instagram  Dr. Sonali Lal on Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast

Today, I’m joined by an extraordinary guest, Dr. Dawn Mussallem, D.O., DipABLM, a globally recognized Integrative Oncologist and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic. Internationally respected for her work in cancer prevention and integrative oncology, Dr. Mussallem is a prolific speaker, author, and dedicated physician, bridging the gap between traditional medicine and cutting-edge wellness strategies. Her  dedication to advancing health and longevity aligns perfectly with IM8, where she serves as a Medical Advisory Board member, helping to shape its evidence-based approach to nutrition and supplementation But beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Mussallem has an awe-inspiring personal journey. A stage 4 cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient, she defied the odds, not only returning to health but embracing endurance sports—running her first marathon just one year after her transplant. Today, she is an eight-time marathoner, proving firsthand the power of movement, mindset, and lifestyle medicine. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore her groundbreaking work in medicine, her role with IM8, and how endurance sports and lifestyle choices can transform health outcomes. This is an episode packed with insight, inspiration, and science-backed wellness strategies CONNECT Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Instagram  The Mayo Clinic on Instagram Prenetics on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five star review on Apple or Spotify Subscribe to MarniOnTheMovePodcast, YouTube Channel Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast  

After months of my ankle going from bad to worse, I decided it was time for PRP! I went to Dr. Sonali Lal, Founder of Integrative Spine & Sports to seek treatment and top level expertise. In this episode, I’m diving into regenerative medicine and my experience with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for ankle recovery. I’ll break down what PRP is, how the procedure works, and other cutting-edge recovery treatments like stem cell therapy, shockwave therapy, and red light therapy.  Dr. Sonali Lal will be on the podcaat to do a deeper more techncal dive into treatment and options but today, I am summing up some research Ive done in the meantime. Plus, I’ll share key lessons on injury rehab, common missteps to avoid, and what to expect from the healing process. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to optimize recovery, this episode is packed with insightful tips and strategies to help you stay on the move. CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify Integrative Spine & Sports on Instagram  Dr. Sonali Lal on Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back! Subscribe, like and comment on our YouTube Channel, MarniOnTheMovePodcast