Silicon Valley Half Spotlight: Ann Gillespie

The Silicon Valley Half, 10K & 5K presented by Excite Credit Union is Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 27. Run Local is spotlighting a couple of its runners and partners throughout the week. Visit svhalfmarathon.com to learn more and register today.

Run Local Pod Episode 17: Justin Forsett

J.T. and Josh chat with Justin Forsett, NFL Pro Bowl Running Back, Cal Bear, and CEO/Co-Founder of Hustle Clean on creating their mission-driven, community-oriented business, providing a new era of active care to athletes everywhere.

Run Local Pod Episode 16: Renel Brooks-Moon

The “Voice of Oracle Park”, and San Francisco Giants PA announcer for the past 20 years, Renel shares her insights on the challenges of maintaining physical & mental health during the pandemic, the energy of the Giants community, and becoming a bobblehead.

Run Local Pod Episode 15: Alyssa Nakken

J.T. chats with the first female full-time coach in MLB history, Alyssa Nakken of the San Francisco Giants. She shares her journey and some of the lessons and insights she’s picked up along the way.

Run Local Pod Episode 14: Mario Fraioli

J.T. & Josh sit down with Mario Fraioli, a Bay Area-based running coach who works with a number of Olympic Trials-level marathoners, internationally ranked ultrarunners, and competitive age-group athletes. He also writes and publishes the morning shakeout, a weekly email newsletter, and podcast that covers running and other topics that interest him.

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.