Follow us and our Running Dialogue podcast as we explore - not just running, walking, and training - but a wide range of topics related to physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Whether you're new to Crim or have been a fan for years, this podcast offers something for everyone.
The podcast is hosted by the Crim Fitness Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving wellbeing across Flint & Genesee County. What began as a 10-mile road race in Flint in 1977 has grown into a cornerstone of the community, with events like the signature HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races, Crim Training Program, and other year-round programs in sports, mindfulness, nutrition, and neighborhood impact that engage over 20,000 residents annually.
We are joined by Sandy Sellers, Youth Wellness Manager at the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. We discuss chocolate milk and why it is one of the best recovery drinks for runners and walkers during…
In this fourth installment of our Michigan Race Director series, we are joined by Marcy Kinzer who is the Race Director for the Izzo Legacy 5k and Executive Director of the Playmakers Fitness Foundat…
In this episode, we are joined by Megan Jankowski, Race Director for the Detroit Turkey Trot. Megan shares her unique career path, starting as an auditor for an accounting firm and eventually transit…
In this episode, we're joined by longtime CrimFit Training Program Group Leader Hattie Christian. Hattie shares her story of how she got into running and walking, and her journey from first time Crim…
In the second episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Lauralee Mathieu. Lauralee is the Race Director of the Amway River Bank Run in Grand Rapids. We discuss the work tha…
This episode we are joined by Lisette Oropesa, a world renowned opera singer and avid runner/marathoner. We discuss how Lisette got started in the sport of running as part of her weight loss journey …
In this first episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Michelle O'Kelly. Michelle is the Race Director of the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Capital City River Run in…
We are joined by recurring guest Brad Brown from Complete Runner to discuss the latest trends in shoes, socks and other equipment for runners and walkers. We also talk about the changes that both com…
On this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by Noah Droddy who is a professional runner from Indiana. We discuss Noah's latest marathon time of 2:09 which ranks 9th all time for U.S. born runn…
Our guest on this episode of Running Dialogue is Greg Meyer, Michigan native, and accomplished distance runner. Greg was a 4 time All-American at the University of Michigan, having set 10 American an…
We are joined by Lauren Holaly-Zembo, CEO of the Crim Fitness Foundation, to announce an exciting new program called Crim365! This program is designed for the individual who is looking to expand or …
This episode we are joined by Mark Bauman, owner of Bauman's Running & Walking shop. We discuss the running scene in Flint and how the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more people taking an interest…
Renaissance man Riley McLincha Joins us on this episode, and shares just a small sample of his incredible stories and talents that span from mathematics to inventing his own hobbies.
This week we are joined by Tom Hauer, Program Manager for the Crim Mindfulness Department. Tom shares his background with running and how his relationship with the sport has evolved. We also discuss…
We check in to wish everyone a happy new year and give you a quick update on what to expect from Running Dialogue in 2021. Stay tuned as we're joined by new and returning guests to discuss the latest…
Thank you to all our listeners for a great first year of the Running Dialogue podcast! We wanted to end 2020 by keeping it "in the family". With our first guest Bobby Crim setting us off on this adve…
On this episode of Running Dialogue we sit down with Theresa Roach and Cade Surface from the Crim Active Communities team. We discuss what goes in to developing infrastructure in Flint where members …
Guest Marquita Adams talks about her fitness journey and how she uses her story to inspire others to get up and moving.
Kettering University has been educating some the world's best engineering and business professionals for more than 100 years, right in the heart of Flint. In addition to being a great higher educatio…
Guest Katie Stanley talks about how social justice, running, music, and mindfulness help her be the best version of herself, and how important it is for our communities that all of us be our best sel…