S1 EP 3: Striding for Good (ft Reilly Johnston)

Today’s episode of Laps features Reilly Johnston, a driven & successful 5-year Stonehill College XCTF alum & founder of the Backyard 5k non profit. Learn all about Reilly’s early running days, NCAA collegiate career, goals, and meaningful ways he impacts the world through his organization & faith!

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Timestamps

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(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Opening Prayer

(1:35) Meet Reilly

(1:50) Reilly’s Running Story

(3:45) Building Community

(5:15) Reilly’s Collegiate XCTF Career

(9:00) Reilly’s nonprofit, Backyard 5k

(16:43) Backyard 5k Future Goals

(18:30) Reilly’s Favorite Memories with B5K

(21:00) Backyard 5K Positive Impact

(23:20) B5K Behind the Scenes Work

(25:50) Reilly’s Future Running Goals

(29:45) Reilly’s College Running Schedule

(31:48) Qualifying for the Boston Marathon

(33:42) The Paces Keep Getting Faster

(35:11) Expectations We Place as Runners

(38:24) Reilly’s Faith & Its Importance in His Life

(39:39) Reilly’s Building Interest in Faith

(40:40) Reilly’s Favorite Faith Filled Memories

(43:27) Reilly’s Gratitude

(45:06) Reilly on the Importance of Giving Back

(46:38) Outro