Run Local Pod Episode 13: Nikki Hiltz

Listen in as JT chats with Adidas runner, Nikki Hiltz, as she narrates her running journey from high school to her now second year as a pro and talks coming out, being yourself, having the right mindset and running fast, all while still looking to amplify her impact through activism.

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.

Run Local Pod Episode 11: Dani Moreno

In this episode JT & Josh chat trail running, Santa Barbara, mushroom tea and the Tour de France of running with HOKA athlete, UCSB grad and trail running BEAST, Dani Moreno.

Field Day L.A. with Damion Marshall

The Field Day series is a feature of the California Coast 500. Learn more and register today by visiting the event’s website. Hello, my name is Damion Marshall I am 23 years old. I was born, raised, and still live in Southern California. I am a recent Student-Athlete graduate from UCLA. I am now pursuing […]

Run Local Pod: Episode 9 – Tes Sobomehin Marshall

J.T. chats on a dual podcast + IG Live for Global Running Day with Tes Sobomehin Marshall, CEO and Founder of Running Nerds, Founder of Run Social Atlanta and Co-Founder of The Race Half Marathon. They talk about HBO’s Insecure, directing events, their passion for running, race relations in the U.S. and how JT wants a dinosaur shirt.

Run Local Pod: Episode 8 – Jake McCluskey

J.T. chats with the infamous Jake McCluskey, brewer at San Pedro Square Market Beer company, who also lost over 180lbs and transformed himself into a runner. He also loves San Jose so much that he ran every single street of it. That is Run Local.

Run Local Wednesday

By J.T. Service, Run Local Founder and CEO of Soul Focus Sports For me this obsession with “local” started about six years ago when I randomly picked up a copy of Barbara Kingsolver’s book, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.” I freaking love Kingsolver but basically because of The Lacuna. If you haven’t read The Lacuna then you can quit […]

Side Hustle Episode 5: Tes Sewell

Jimmy, Jane and Jules talk about babysitting, bullets, payoffs and kissing Jessica the Hippo. Jane Dullum is the Director of Experience at BeEvents in Minneapolis, MN.