Run Local Pod Episode 22: Chris Chavez

On this episode of the Run Local Pod, JT & Josh chat with Sports Illustrated writer, and Citius Mag Founder, Chris Chavez. The boys cover the recent success of the Marathon Project, the potential power of athletes as influencers, and how Chris has become the Bill Simmons of the running world. We even try to get Chris to call Malcolm Gladwell while on the show. One of our best episodes on the current state of the sport.

Run Local Pod Episode 21: Martha Garcia & Shannon Woods

This week JT and Josh chat with Martha Garcia & Shannon Woodsabout the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC), and how they are working to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to an industry that sorely needs it.

Run Local Pod Episode 20: Simon Freeman

a picture of Simon Freeman

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. […]

Run Local Pod Episode 19: JT gets put in the Hot Seat

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 pod and dove into the history of Soul Focus Sports, Run Local and Silverback Pacific.  The hosts try to figure out how J.T. has […]

June 19th, 2020—Juneteenth

Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas.

We believe that Run Local is a way of life that goes beyond the run.  It’s about supporting causes, people, and our community. The celebration of Juneteenth is an essential part of that mission. We’d like to bring attention to this momentous and meaningful day and share resources that both inform and pay homage to this important holiday.