Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Podcast (Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Podcast)
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| 30 Jan 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #1 - featuring Tom Kerry, Dean Swingler and Pete Cooper | 00:59:42 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! · Welcome intro and chat with Matt, Becs and Jonathan · Chat about The Running Conference by Running Industry Alliance in December 2022 and Running Industry Alliance · Matt chats to Tom Kerry, Head of Sport - LimeLight Sports Group · Matt chats to Dean Swingler, Senior Sales Account Manager for Scimitar Sportswear · Matt chats to Pete Cooper, Co-Founder & CCO of Coopah · The Running Conference 2023 “save the date” is unveiled! Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. · Matt Ward LINKEDIN
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| 27 Apr 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #2 - featuring Will Golder | 00:43:02 | |
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic!
Tom Kerry, an industry expert in mass participation events with over 25 years in the Running Industry, has joined Matt and Becs to co-host episodes that focus around mass participation events, services, technology and more that help to advance the sector.
Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. Useful links:
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| 31 May 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #3 - featuring Holly Woodford | 00:55:12 | |
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic!
"Uncomfortable conversations often lay the groundwork for positive transformation. By fearlessly embracing these discussions, we create an environment that nurtures and propels change for the betterment of the running industry, promoting active participation, and enhancing the holistic health and well-being of all”. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry.
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| 08 Jul 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #4 - featuring Nick Tuppen | 00:46:22 | |
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! Matt & Becs are in conversation this month with Nick Tuppen, CEO of Threshold Sports; a company that lives and breathes their mantra of #MoreIsInYou. Their purpose is to help people realise their potential by creating world-class events that make the seemingly unobtainable, obtainable.
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| 03 Aug 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #5 - featuring Pinky Ghadiali | 00:27:48 | |
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic!
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| 29 Aug 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #6 - featuring Wayne Mabbott & Sophie Edwards | 00:48:56 | |
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! · Career Expectations. · Employee’s changing priorities. · How AI can impact on roles and hiring. · Cultural ‘Fit’ vs. Cultural “Add” · Psychometrics to be able to find the perfect fit
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| 09 Oct 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #7 - featuring Andy Caine | 00:52:50 | |
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic Andy Caine (former Nike, Puma, Foot Locker, Athlete Manager and International Athlete), Founder of In The Now How, a company which specialises in connecting to the best versions of ourselves and others. Focusing on mental fitness and resilience practices to remain centred, healthy and happy in a frantic society that pulls us off centre at every turn. Please contact Andy directly for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Samaritans’ strategy: Tackling suicide together "Samaritans’ 2022-27 strategy, "Tackling suicide together", outlines our main priorities for the next five years and how we’ll be working towards our vision that fewer people die by suicide". Useful links:
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| 03 Nov 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #8 - featuring Sophie Power | 00:31:31 | |
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! “Getting more women on start lines and making racing better for women” Matt & Tom are in conversation this month with Sophie Power, Founder of SheRACES. Sophie Power, GB Ultramarathoner famous for running the UTMB 106 mile race whilst breastfeeding her 3 month old as she was denied the opportunity to defer her place, founded SheRACES to get more women on start lines, improve their experience and value the competitive female race equally. In this powerful and educational episode Sophie chats about how to actively remove the barriers for women, the importance to understand that a woman’s experience is different to a man’s from language used through to imagery and logistics at events, and how the interaction between women and different parties, brands and event organisers can work positively on many levels. Go to www.sheraces.com for further details about SheRACES and to download the guidelines for races that Sophie talked about, email hello@sheraces.com for more information and follow @she.races on Instagram. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. Hosts & Guest: Useful links:
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| 07 Dec 2023 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #9 - featuring David Birch | 00:40:27 | |
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! Go to www.endurancezone.com for further details about Endurance Zone, Useful links:
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| 01 Mar 2024 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #10 - featuring James Vickers | 00:33:38 | |
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! JOIN THE REVOLUTION, JOIN THE MUUVMENT Go to muuvr.io for further details about Muuvr and links to download the app. Useful links:
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #11 - featuring Charlie Allen, Founder of RUNSOCIAL | 00:35:28 | |
Matt and Tom are in conversation with Charlie Allen, founder of Run Social. ‘RUN SOCIAL is a free after work weekly networking event designed to create a healthy, fun, and alcohol free platform for socialising, networking and exercising. It is a social running club where people can enjoy their running, improve the health, and meet new friends and expand their professional networks all at the same time.’ In this episode we hear all about the rapid growth of Run Social, Charlie’s own journey with running from being stood on London Bridge by himself hoping others would show up to run with him to what is today a network of events across the UK, international trips and the healthiest night out in London! Having come from the worlds of professional sport and recruitment, Charlie is refreshingly not hampered by traditional views and ways of working and his entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed have sparked a community where people feel safe, are willing to share experiences and return time after time. We hear about Run Socials grand ambitions for the future, why partnerships with brands are working and how being a member of Running Industry Alliance has worked for Run Social. Charlie is a fascinating person with a wealth of ideas and creativity; listeners will get the sense that Run Social will only grow and grow and become a community highly valued and sort after by many. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/company/run-social/ to find out more or pop along to one of the 15 free Wednesday night run clubs and join in. Useful links:
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| 07 Jun 2024 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #13 - featuring Vicki Turner, Sales & Marketing Manager at Bridgedale | 00:27:20 | |
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic – Episode #13 featuring Vicki Turner now live! Matt is in conversation this month with Vicki Turner, Sales & Marketing Manager at Bridgedale. “All we are trying to do is keep people comfortable on the trails, whether they are walking or running. That’s it, that’s our end goal to make durable, comfortable socks. It’s a small ambition if you like but it makes a big difference to people.” Vicki Turner, Bridgedale In this episode we discuss the history and heritage of the brand with Vicki, and how Bridgedale doesn’t just design socks but makes them. Their factory at the tip of the Strangford Lough, Newtownards, near Belfast in Northern Ireland has been knitting socks since WW1, when the first army socks were made. The strong heritage in hosiery is a feature of the Bridgedale brand and several of the team have been working in the factory for over 40 years, so they definitely know their socks! Matt and Vicki discuss Vicki’s journey and background in the outdoors, the brand’s strapline of why “Little things matter”, how trail running has contributed to the growth of the brand, and the success of their collaborative product development process with the end user that also led to the latest Trail Run range. We also learn about the environmental side, yarn suppliers, and Bridgedale’s commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. There is a link on the homepage of the website and the podcast is also available to listen to on the following platforms: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Deezer
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| 08 May 2024 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #12 - featuring Hannah Beecham MBE, Founder of RED January | 00:34:52 | |
Matt and Becs are in conversation with Hannah Beecham MBE, Founder of RED January.
In this episode we discuss with Hannah the foundations and beginnings of RED. Hannah's inspiration from trying to find resources to help her mum through to celebrating RED's 10 year anniversary with the REDers and the community! Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 takes place from 13th to the 19th May, with the theme this year of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.
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The Running Industry Alliance Podcast is produced by Supersonic Podcasts and presented by Matt Ward. We’d be SO grateful if you could subscribe and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. And if you want to find out more about RIA and how you could be a member, just head to our website at www.runningindustryalliance.com | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #14 - featuring Lia Fyles, Race Director of the London Landmarks Half Marathon | 00:33:19 | |
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #14 featuring Lia Fyles now live! Matt and Tom are in conversation with Lia Fyles, Race Director of the London Landmarks Half Marathon. "When you think about who are the faces of the LLHM, it’s not the celebrities or the athletes, it’s the fundraisers. We’ve always awarded Bib Numbers 1-10 not to our fastest runners but to special fundraisers who have gone above and beyond." In this episode we speak with Lia Fyles, Race Director of the London Landmarks Half Marathon. We discover how maths graduate Lia with a passion for salsa dancing went from being a former English teacher and fundraiser to leading of one of the biggest and best half marathons in the UK. Having raised a staggering £50,000,000+ for charity since the inaugural event in 2018, the event organised by pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s to benefit many good causes continues to go from strength to strength. Lia shares some insights into the inception of the event and expertly brings to life the importance of charity fundraising, participant experience, positive female participation, industry collaboration, and ambitions for the future. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Deezer Hosts & Guest: Useful links:
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| 03 Sep 2024 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #15 - featuring James Thurlow, MD of Open Tracking | 00:38:26 | |
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #15 featuring James Thurlow now live! Matt and Tom are in conversation with James Thurlow, MD of Open Tracking. James’ journey in the running industry stretches back nearly two decades, initially as an event organiser but now providing the largest live GPS tracking service to some of the industry’s biggest brands and foremost events. Having been encouraged to keep his product alive after initial challenges, Open Tacking is now regarded as the market leader and James and his team as the go-to experts. James shares his thoughts on how trackers can best benefit an event or brand, the need to be able to support up to half a million people dot watching at one time, and where he believes the technology will go in the future. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. There is a link on the homepage of the website and the podcast is also available to listen to on all the major the platforms including: Hosts & Guest: Useful links:
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| 18 Feb 2025 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast / Episode #16 / TRC24 sound bites from the floor >> | 00:13:25 | |
Episode 16 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic features a wrap up from The Running Conference 2024 presented by haku, catching some of the energy and buzz from the floor. This episode includes sound bites from:
You can watch the TRC24 wrap-up video (thank you to our Filming Partner Commuter Films!) and save the date for The Running Conference 2025 presented by haku >>> 7th to 9th December 2025! More details will be announced about TRC25 very soon. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. There is a link on the homepage of the website and the podcast is also available to listen to on all the major the platforms including:
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| 18 Mar 2025 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast – Episode #17 featuring David Bone of Camino Ultra | 00:32:11 | |
Matt and Tom are in conversation with David Bone, Running Coach and Race Director at Camino Ultra. In this episode you learn more about Camino and how it’s all about inclusivity, how Camino came about, the importance of local based events and communities, and the power of being local with their strong East London roots. David talks about his journey in ultra running and how, in addition to the established events, Camino Ultra has built something that could take the community side of events to the next level with the new London 100 taking place in May 2025. We also hear about David’s running plans for the summer, why he thinks it’s an exciting time for brands with ultra running being a lot more accessible, and why we need to think about the other side of the narrative and sustainability. Thank you for listening and do subscribe to be the first to hear about future episodes, and to join us on this journey for a deeper insight into the running industry. There is a link on the homepage of the website and the podcast is also available to listen to on all the major the platforms including:
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| 10 Apr 2025 | Running Industry Alliance Podcast – Episode #18 featuring Andrew Smith of A.S.O. UK | 00:35:51 | |
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic – Episode #18 featuring Andrew Smith now live! Matt and Tom are in conversation with Andrew Smith, CEO at A.S.O. UK. In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Smith, CEO of A.S.O. UK, to talk about his fascinating journey from early beginnings in event operations to leading some of the UK’s biggest and most ambitious mass participation events. From “tea boy to CEO” (his words!), Andrew shares how early roles shaped his passion for operational excellence from managing finish lines to launching cycling events and new half marathons with purpose. We explore the evolution of the adidas Manchester Marathon and what it takes to develop world-class events that leave a lasting legacy in their host cities. Andrew lifts the curtain on plans to future-proof Manchester’s Marathon, create further extraordinary runner experiences, and grow the event into a weekend-long festival style celebration of running, community, and positive impact. Looking ahead, Andrew shares exclusive insight into A.S.O. UK’s latest project collaboration – the newly announced ASICS LDNX 10K event – bringing a new kind of running experience to London this summer at the spectacular Wembley Stadium. We talk growth, innovation, sustainability, and how A.S.O.’s DNA of creating emotion-led events is driving a bold future for running in the UK and beyond. A brilliant conversation for anyone working in or passionate about the running industry and in particular events and mass participation. This episode is packed with lessons in leadership, creativity, and why there should be no limits to what running events can achieve and by working together. A plethora of firsts are discussed, this is another great episode in the RIA Podcast and Members journey, one not to miss! There is a link on the homepage of the website and the podcast is also available to listen to on all the major the platforms including: Hosts & Guest: Useful links:
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