Run Local Pod
Run Local Pod
Run Local®
Run Local is a lifestyle. Our roots extend deep into the soil of the running culture with a lifetime in training, competition and producing endurance events. However, this expanded to an ethos and mission of using movement as a vehicle for community improvement. We believe in the power of local. Taking care of yourself, your family and your team. Looking after your neighborhood, your community, and your city. We find value in the pride and prejudice of supporting the pillars in your periphery. You know what it needs and you know your worth. Run Local is about making sure the kids on your block are staying safe and that you’re supporting that mom and pop coffee shop. Both and always. Together Run Local is a fabric of threads combining story and optimism and hard work and celebration. As a brand, we produce events, apparel, and digital media. Our focus is to support, motivate and learn about local communities. Through running we want to know about you, your toils and your town. And how can we help? Sometimes it’s just knowing and shining a light on that special place you call home. The Run Local Podcasts are hosted by a team of semi-professionals including Josh Muxen (the voice of Run Local Events), and J.T. Service (the founder of Run Local Events).
Stories of the Santa Barbara Half Marathon Episode 2: Jordan Killebrew
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!
Oct 31, 2023
23 min
Stories of the Santa Barbara Half Marathon Episode 4: David Monico
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!
Oct 31, 2023
25 min
Stories of the Santa Barbara Half Marathon Episode 3: TJ & Alexa Bryson
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!
Oct 31, 2023
16 min
Stories of the Santa Barbara Half Marathon Episode 1: Stephanie Cleere
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!
Oct 31, 2023
23 min
Rickey Gates: Conceptual Runner
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.
May 27, 2021
52 min
JB Orecchia: CEO of SavvyMoney
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: https://bookshop.org/a/22234/9781455567324
Apr 27, 2021
33 min
Lauren Fleshman :  US Champion, Activist, Entrepreneur & Coach
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. They discuss her coaching philosophy, her blue collar roots, and even entertain a surprise pro-athlete guest. Fleshman is also a Salomon sponsored athlete/coach. 
Mar 8, 2021
1 hr 3 min
Bart Yasso: the Mayor of Running
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.
Feb 2, 2021
59 min
Chris Chavez: Citius Mag founder and Writer for Sports Illustrated
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 ESPN, Sporting News and Flotrack, he has made a name for himself as one of the go-to sources for running news in the industry today.
Dec 23, 2020
59 min
Shannon Woods & Martha Garcia: Creating a more Equitable and Inclusive Running Industry
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.
Dec 2, 2020
51 min
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