What Runs a Run
Welcome to What Runs a Run podcast where we are exploring the ecosystem that fuels the runners, running communities, organizers and everything in between. This podcast is broken down into mini series diving deep into a specific theme, for example in Tech in 26.2 we chat with entrepreneurs and professionals at the forefront of innovation supporting runners and the running events. If you are a curious athlete, we believe you will enjoy this podcast. Thanks for listening!!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 21
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Guiding Greatness: How Visually Impaired Runners and Guides Conquered the 2025 Boston Marathon
Brett Sims, a visually impaired athlete, Cheyenne Meyer, and Dara Dalmata discussed their experiences at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Brett highlighted the challenges of navigating crowded water station…
Running Industry Trends: Jay Holder of Running USA on Race Growth, Data Insights & Community Building
In this episode of the Communities in 26.2 podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with Jay Holder, Executive Director of The Running USA. Jay shared how Running USA supports the industry through research, ed…
Inside the Start Line: How Crowd Science Shapes Race Experience - chat with Crowd Scientist Marcel Altenburg
In this episode, Marcel Altenburg, senior lecturer in crowd science at Manchester Metropolitan University, explains how crowd science helps both race organizers and runners by improving race logistic…
Revolutionizing Running: How Technology Enhances the NYC Marathon Experience with Ted Metellus
In this episode of "Tech in 26.2," I sit down with Ted Metellus, Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director for the New York City Marathon, to explore the intersection of technology and running…
Pioneering Charity Running: Dave's Journey & the Evolution of Endurance Sports Fundraising
n this episode of the Fundraising in 26.2 podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with running legend Dave McGillivray - An entrepreneur (Founder & President of DMSE Sports), philanthropist (Founder of Dave M…
Revolutionizing Running: AI-Powered Training with TrainAsOne's Sean Bradford
In this next episode on Tech in 26.2 podcast, discover the future of personalized running training with Sean Bradford, founder and CEO of TrainAsOne. In this eye-opening interview, Sean shares how hi…
Capturing race day memories for 45 years - chat with Brad Kroll & Conor Gay of MarathonFoto
In the next episode of the Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with Brad Kroll, President of MarathonFOTO and Conor Gay, VP of Internal Operations at MarathonFOTO. For 45 years, over 10 milli…
SMS Marketing is the most effective event marketing channel - Gerry Perez, Founder & CEO of RUNGP
In the next episode of the Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I have a conversation with Gerry Perez, the Founder and CEO of RUNGP, the leading CRM platform for the running industry. Gerry, who has a b…
A conversation with running legend Dave McGillivray - Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Athlete
In the next episode of the Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with running legend Dave McGillivray - An entrepreneur (Founder & President of DMSE Sports), philanthropist (Founder of Dave McG…
Runredeem - Building loyalty in endurance sports, Johan Tigér, CEO of Tigertech
In this episode of the Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with **Johan Tigér,** CEO and Principal Consultant of Tigertech based in Sweden. Tigertech provides digitization services for endura…
A Conversation with Frankie Ruiz, Cofounder of LifeTime Miami Marathon
In this episode of the Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I have a conversation with Frankie Ruiz, the Cofounder of the LifeTime Miami Marathon. We delve into Frankie’s innovative approach to integrati…
Create the best volunteer experience with Rosterfy - Shannan Gove, Cofounder of Rosterfy
In the next episode of Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with Shannan Gove, Cofounder of Rosterfy - an Australia based volunteer management platform used by 3 million+ volunteers and staff …
A conversation with Tom Fowler, Entrepreneur, Advisory Board Member & President (former), Polar North America
In the next episode of Tech in 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with Tom Fowler, Entrepreneur, Advisory board member and former President of Polar North America. Tom’s impressive track record incl…
A conversation with Gary McNamee, Founder & CEO of Outside Interactive
In the next episode of 26.2 Podcast on Traxamo, I sit down with Gary McNamee, Founder & CEO of Outside Interactive and chat about Simulator product which recreates the race day experience of running …
A conversation with Mohammed Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks
In this next episode of Tech in 26.2 podcast - I sat down with Mohammed Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, a product focused health and wellness digital agency based in Virginia with offices in Lond…
A Conversation with Zack Isaacs, Cofounder & CEO of Movemint
Podcast Outline 0:05 Introduction 2:34 A quick overview of Movemint platform 3:11 Founding Movemint over a bike ride 6:34 Finding a product market fit 9:30 Friction points Movemint platform solves …
A conversation with Troy Busot, Founder & CEO of Athlinks (a LifeTime Company)
In this next episode of Tech in 26.2 podcast - I sat down with Troy Busot, Founder of CEO of Athlinks (a LifeTime Company) : the premier platform for race results and athlete data that holds ~400 mil…
A conversation with Dirk Friel, Co Founder & Chief Evangelist, TrainingPeaks
In this episode of Tech in 26.2 podcast - I sat down with Dirk Friel, Co Founder and Chief Evangelist of TrainingPeaks - All in one platform providing coaching, training plans, performance analysis, …
A conversation with Kurt Hansen, Founder & CEO of Innovative Timing Systems
Welcome to the share the next episode on Tech in 26.2 podcast - A conversation with Kurt Hansen Founder & CEO of Innovative Timing Systems, one of the top 4 (@Mylaps, @Chronotrack, @Raceresults) and …
A conversation with Bob Bickel, founder of RunSignup
Transcript and Shownotes: Episode references: - Bob's personal website - https://www.bobbickel.com/ - RunSignup platform - https://info.runsignup.com/- TicketSignup platform - https://www.ticketsign…