Episodes

  • Episode 74 - Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony
    May 8 2025

    Richmond is fortunate to be home to the Virginia Capital Trail—a fully paved, 51.7-mile multi-use path that stretches across four jurisdictions. Nan & Kam talk with Cat Anthony, the Executive Director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, about how individuals can utilize the trail and upcoming events.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 73 - Kirk Runs All of Richmond
    May 1 2025

    In 2018 marathoner Kirk Millikan decided he wanted to take on a new challenge. He wanted to run every street in Richmond...that's 2,200 streets. Fast forward to now and Kirk finds himself embarking on the end of his challenge. Nan & Kam talk with him about the plans for his final run, and what he's learned along the way.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 72 - Winners Circle with Sophie King
    Apr 24 2025

    If you were at the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger you might've seen Sophie King whizzing by the competition. The Richmond native completed the 10k in 33:36.34 and was the first female finisher. Nan, Kam & Sophie chat all about her win, her transition from swimmer to runner, and growing up as a quadruplet.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 71 - OTM Short, Jon's Last 10k
    Apr 22 2025

    This April marked Jon Lugbill's last Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k at the helm of Sports Backers. To celebrate he got to run the event he created in 2000...so really it was his first 10k as a participant! Jeff Kelley, of Kelley & Co., was at the start and finish lines to interview him as he celebrated 26 years of the event.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 70 - Talking Team Ram Nation with Robby Robinson
    Apr 17 2025

    VCU Athletics participated in the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k and the Massey Challenge with Team Ram Nation. Nan & Kam talk with Robby Robinson, the voice of the Rams, about his 10k experience (spoiler - he killed it), and why running has been a constant in his life.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 69 - Keya Wingfield is 10k Ready
    Apr 10 2025

    You might know Richmonder Keya Wingfield, from the Food Network, Candy Valley Cake Company, and most recently Keya's Snacks. But what you might not know about Keya is that physical activity, and walking the 10k have been huge in her weight loss journey. Check out her motivations, how her businesses started, and why you're going to want to see her on the course!

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    33 mins
  • Episode 68 - Meet Our NEW Executive Director
    Apr 1 2025

    This fall, Sports Backers announced that Jon Lugbill, our Executive Director of the last 32 years, was planning to retire. After a nation-wide search, we now know who will be taking over in June and it's none other than Sports Backers' own Will Dixon! Nan & Kam sat down with Will to talk about what it feels like to be the new Executive Director, and what he's excited about for the future!

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    39 mins
  • Episode 67 - Beat the 10k Price Hike and Check Out Our New Space!
    Mar 27 2025

    Nan & Kam reveal their new podcast room and chat with Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k Race Director, Meghan Keogh. Meghan has led the charge on the 10k for the last 10 years, so she's basically an expert! Hear some of her favorite race day memories and what you can look forward to this year.

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    31 mins
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