RVA Running Man Podcast

Devin Haskins

RVA Running Man is a show that explores all topics related to recreational running, sports, and fitness. Whether on the road or hiking a trail, I believe running is the best therapy.www.rvarunningman.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@RVARunningMan?sub_comfirmation=1

  1. JUN 23

    Is Your Smart Watch Spying on You?

    Send us a text In this episode, I spoke with Julia Keserű, an activist and writer working at the intersection of technology and justice. We discussed the tracking and storage of biometric data, particularly focusing on fitness data tracking for runners. We explored what companies do with this data and the potential risks and benefits involved. Additionally, we emphasized the importance of reading privacy policies more carefully. **Episode Breakdown:** 00:00 – Intro   02:17 – Introduction to Julia Keserű   06:14 – Discussion about The Engine Room and Mozilla Foundation   09:42 – What do tech companies do with our biometric data?   12:22 – The collection, storage, and resale of biometric data   16:04 – The positives and negatives of biometric data use   17:36 – Mishandling of customer personal data   23:22 – Finding a middle ground in understanding privacy policies   26:55 – The involvement of artificial intelligence in storing and sharing biometric data   30:20 – Data tracking we may not be aware of: gait, odor, and facial recognition   32:12 – Regulating biometric data collection   34:17 – The Hungarian government's ban on pride events and facial recognition   36:00 – Ways people can protect their personal data if they don’t read the privacy policy   41:22 – Outro   Support the show Visit My YouTube Channel @RVARunningMan for episode full videos If you have a show idea or would like to be a guess please visit www.rvarunningman.com to contact me.

    42 min
  2. MAY 17

    **Race Bandit: The Impact of Sneaking into Races and Training Teams on Runners and Race Directors**

    Send us a text **The Race and Training Bandit Problem** Runners participating in races and training groups without paying the required registration fees. I explored the downstream impacts of this issue by speaking with Frankie Ruiz, co-founder and co-creator of the Life Time Miami Marathon. He is also the cross-country coach at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, Florida, where he has led the team to 15 state championships and 3 Southeast Regional Nike NXN titles. Ruiz has also overseen various running events throughout South Florida. ***Chapters*** 00:01 - Introduction   02:19 – Frankie Ruiz's Running Journey   05:25 – The Beginning of the Miami Marathon   09:50 – What is a Race Bandit?   11:23 – Race Bandits Caught at the Miami Marathon   17:00 – Common Methods Used by Race Bandits   18:02 – Impact of Race Banditry on Runners and Race Directors   20:59 – Most Outlandish Excuses Given by Race Bandits   25:59 – Methods of Preventing Race Banditry   30:30 – The Role of Social Media in Race Bandit Practices   35:00 – Exposing Bandits on Social Media and the Concept of Social Media Shaming   35:57 – Do Race Bandits Benefit Race Advertising?   38:22 – Understanding Training Bandits   40:07 – Race Jump-In Bandits: Issues with Training Jump-In Bandits   43:44 - Conclusion   #MiamiMarathon #FrankieRuiz #RaceBandits #RaceBandit #Miami   #RVARunningMan   #BelenJesuitPreparatory   @MiamiFlorida   https://www.instagram.com/frankieruiz/?hl=en   https://sportandsociety.com/about/history/2018-conference/frankie-ruiz   www.rvarunningman.com   Support the show Visit My YouTube Channel @RVARunningMan for episode full videos If you have a show idea or would like to be a guess please visit www.rvarunningman.com to contact me.

    44 min

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RVA Running Man is a show that explores all topics related to recreational running, sports, and fitness. Whether on the road or hiking a trail, I believe running is the best therapy.www.rvarunningman.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@RVARunningMan?sub_comfirmation=1