Runners of The Bay

Runners Of The Bay
Runners of The Bay

Bringing you untold stories behind the devoted amateurs and legends of the Bay Area’s running culture. Hosted by Mimi Kellogg and Brigitte Bradford.

  1. 6월 10일

    Episode 130: Chris Schierholtz Fixed Wednesdays

    This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Chris Schierholtz, the creator of Rally Wednesday—a movement that’s part run club, part social experiment, and all about building community through shared experience. From helping launch Airbnb Experiences to reimagining hump day as the most fun day of the week, Chris brings his love of the outdoors, his background in brand-building, and his belief in the power of play to everything he does. Some highlights from our conversation: 🧭 How growing up in a van life-before-van-life family instilled a deep love of adventure and connection 🏃‍♂️ The inspiration behind Rally Wednesday—reclaiming the week and creating a reason to move, connect, and explore 💬 What Airbnb and Lululemon taught him about building experiences that deliver on their promise 🌁 Why he picked Wednesdays—and why every day should be a little more fun 👨‍👩‍👧 How he and his partner juggle careers, athletic goals, and raising a daughter with grace (and a little chaos) 🧘 The importance of authenticity, “California radness,” and using tech to get people offline 🔁 How failure and collaboration helped him evolve his ideas and build something that lasts 🛠️ Applying lessons from counterculture sports and startup life to rethink how we gather 🤝 Why doing something active with others leads to deeper conversations and stronger bonds 📣 "Take the emergency brake off"—his advice for anyone thinking about joining the next Rally Wednesday A conversation about movement, meaning, and building community on your own terms. Join us on June 18... This one is gonna be good! A 12 mile MTB ride, a  5 trail run, or a 2 mile hike! Pick your Jam! After the run and ride, we’ll gather on the beautiful Filoli grounds for their Summer Nights series: food trucks, live music, art exhibits, and plenty of space to picnic and hang.Whether you’re new to Rally or a regular, this is the perfect night to run or ride, chat, and meet more of the community.⁠ Join to get the weekly Rally Wednesday text with all the details  - www.rallywednesday.com Check out Chris on ⁠Instagram⁠ and⁠ Strava⁠, and follow Rally Wednesday on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠sign up to join⁠! You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.

    1시간 9분
  2. 5월 21일

    Episode 128: Sylvie Abel

    This week, we’re talking to Sylvie Abel, a superstar trail runner and incredible human who found her sense of belonging on the trails of a new country. Sylvie’s journey wasn’t just about discovering running—it was about navigating a new country while finding her strength, her people, and ultimately, herself. Sylvie is an open book and shares what resilience and bravery looks like in the face of uncertainty and struggle. Some highlights from our conversation:🌍 How moving to a new country challenged Sylvie to navigate new social norms 💭 The feeling of being lost and how a race gave her the sense of home she was searching for🏞️ Running as a way to break through tough times, and finding freedom and self-expression on the trails🏁 The journey to Quicksilver, navigating motherhood and racing💡 How motherhood reshaped Sylvie’s perspective on both life and running🏅Finding redemption at Quad Dipsea and being as close to satisfied as she’s ever been in a race📅 Her goal to revisit every race she’s DNF'd—showing her child the value of resilience and perseverance Follow Sylvie on Instagram You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound. . . . #runningpodcasts #runnersofthebay #bayarearunning #sfrunning #sanfranciscorunning #trailrunning #ultrarunning

    1시간 18분
  3. 3월 28일

    Episode 126: Katie Douglas, Running Wylder

    This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Katie Douglas, founder of Running Wylder, designer, and lifelong athlete who found her way to running through a love of movement and community. From growing up in a family of runners to working at Lululemon, she’s always followed her instincts—even when that meant taking a leap into something new. In this episode, we dive into her journey from fashion to founder, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how Running Wylder is so much more than just a run store.  Some highlights from our conversation: 🏀 How basketball drills made her fall in love with running 🤝 Why high school cross-country felt different than other sports 🏃‍♀️ How running a marathon for college PE changed her perspective on the sport 🌎 How living in Vancouver and working at Lululemon made running a bigger part of her life 💡 How Lululemon showed her the power of aligning personal values with a company’s mission 🛍️ From considering her own brand to starting a running store, and the moment she knew it was time 🌟 Sourcing unique brands and why fashion matters in sports 🏡 How she manifested Running Wylder–even down to the exact location!  🎨 How her lifelong love of fashion, magazines, and creativity still influences her today ❤️‍🔥 What it means to build a space that prioritizes women and is inviting to all  Check out Running Wylder and join one of their community runs. Follow Running Wylder on Instagram  You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.

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