Josh and Carole travel to Lexington, VA to meet Jess Reid of Lex Running Shop. Jess shared her running passion with us and explained why shopping at your local running store instead of a big box store or online is so vital to the community. Jess is such an amazing inspiration, guaranteed you’ll find that spark of encouragement to take that first exhilarating step toward something greater. https://www.lexrunningshop.com/ www.runninginva.com/mission https://www.patreon.com/RunninginVirginia Books mentioned in the podcast: Bravey - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/591673/bravey-by-alexi-pappas/ The Longest Race - https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Longest-Race/Kara- Goucher/9781982179144 How to Do Nothing - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/600671/how-to-do- nothing-by-jenny-odell/ Yellowstone Wolves - https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/Y/bo60080807.html  

Josh and Carole had the pleasure of hosting Sarah Sheets Flint and Barry Thornton, co-directors of Miracle’s Hope 5k. Listen in to find out why this event is very near and dear to Sarah’s heart and the wonderful blessing that the Donna Sink Pediatric Foundation is to families in Franklin County, VA who have a child with significant medical need.   Miracle’s Hope 5K runsignup.com/Race/VA/RockyMount/MiracleHopes5K2023   Donna Sink Pediatric Foundation www.facebook.com/groups/389793338791/   www.runninginva.com/mission       Gold Sponsors Shively Electric 4 Seasons Heating & Air Franklin County Distilleries Melvin's Farm to Fork New Day Church Franklin Memorial Park Cornerstone Building Brands   Silver Sponsors Hodges Painting Beverly Rutter, Private Duty CNA Gardner Construction 220 Auto Sales JL Gardner Hardwoods Bowman's Woodworking Queen Anne's Revenge Tattoos  (committed, but not yet paid)   Bronze Sponsors Greg James Insurance Haywood's Jewelry Elote Alebrije Capturing Life's Moments by Loretta Beautiful Bodacious Bunco Babes Arrington ManagementGroup/DQ/Bojangles Trinity Business, Inc. Franklin Muffler & Pipe Service Jo & Co Jewelers Sherwin Williams Sports Broads Smith Tile  Burton & Company Uttermost Corporation Franklin Dental Associates Farm Bureau Armondo Hodges    We also have commitments from SDI Landscaping, Franklin Dental Associates, and Physicians to Children.  No word as to the level at this time.

In episode 8 of Running in Virginia’s podcast, Carole, Charlotte, and Joshua share their favorite summertime running tips to stay cool and hydrated, their favorite furry friend of the week – the Okapi, and Joshua takes his new prize wheel for a spin!   www.runninginva.com   www.instagram.com/nathansportsinc/   https://relentlessforwardcommotion.com/summer-running-10-ways-to-survive-the-heat-humidity/

In episode 7 of Running in Virginia’s podcast, Carole and Joshua welcome running coach, Noel Preece to discuss why you might need a run coach and the keys to successful training. Also tune in for an important summertime PSA. Head to our Facebook Group to enter to win some great merch! www.runninginva.com www.tickencounter.org https://www.noeltra.com 

In episode 6 of Running in Virginia’s podcast, Carole, Charlotte, and Joshua welcome special guest, Shannon Halterman-Prysock to discuss the importance of sunscreen, how to properly apply sunscreen and when, and the best types of sunscreen for protection. Charlotte and Carole are also give mini-reviews of their new trail shoes. You won’t want to miss the winners of the latest newsletter drawing and stick around to the end for important details of how to enter the next drawing for some pretty sweet prizes.   www.runninginva.com   https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/

In this episode of Running in Virginia, we unpack the Runabout Honors 5k and Ironman 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge, discover fresh facts about our furry new friend of the week, share what’s next for Running in Virginia and a very important PSA message. Be sure to listen to the very end to hear how you can win a super sweet prize during the week of June 12, 2023.   www.runninginva.com   www.facebook.com/RoanokeStairClimb    jameysingleton.com   

In the latest episode of Running in Virginia’s podcast, Charlotte shares insight into the ultrarunning world; Carole and Charlotte expound the virtues of raccoons, this week’s furry friend; and what new shoes they’re currently testing out. Listen closely to hear the click-clacks in the background or our Greta dog pacing, trying to figure out why in the heck we’re seated at the dining table and talking, not eating. Let’s have the snacks! Don't miss a step, visit us at runninginva.com

Josh and Carole sit down with Charlotte Powers to talk about the new running shoes they're excited to see this year. Charlotte shared details about Still I Run and the importance of seeking assistance and ending the stigma for mental health. Charlotte is the race director for Runabout Honors 5K in Bedford, VA. Don't miss your chance to honor the memory of a fallen military service member on May 27 virtually or in-person: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Bedford/RunAboutHonors5K

Josh and Carole unpack Carole's experience running Blue Ridge Marathon's half marathon, what she's currently reading, her running slump and the strides she's making to pull herself out.  Keep taking it in stride!

Josh and Carole Gabrielson introduce Running in Virginia; Carole's first half marathon of 2023, Asheville; her plan for Blue Ridge Marathon's half; and what's to come for Running in Virginia.