Coming off three big endurance sport conferences, including the 2019 Running USA Industry Conference held Feb. 10-12 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Eva Solomon catches up with Heather and brings listeners up to speed on some of the latest happenings in the world of running and triathlon.

Eva Solomon

Eva, who is co-founder and owner of Epic Races, a race management company in southeast Michigan, also talks about the upcoming Ann Arbor Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. And, all new this year, a 19-mile training run (a perfect long run for those in the final weeks of training for this year’s Boston Marathon, Eva says.)

Eva shares what runners can expect at this year’s Ann Arbor Marathon, which is set for Sunday, March 24. Midway through the show, Eva and I are joined by two athletes and veterans who are part of Team RWB (Team Red, White & Blue), an organization that Epic Races partners with for many of their racing events.

 

Ryan Taylor

 

Ryan Taylor, a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, is a cyclist and marathoner.

Thomas Sumner

 

Thomas Sumner, a U.S. Army veteran who has been involved with Team RWB for a few years, shares how he went from being “a couch potato” to walking many miles while carrying a heavy backpack.

Ann Arbor Marathon details

All events start and finish in view of one of Ann Arbor’s most memorable landmarks, The University of Michigan Stadium. Participants run through downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the city’s streets and parks as well as the University of Michigan campus. The marathon and half marathon courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown. The full marathon is two loops.

The 10K is a true trail running going through Nichols Arboretum including the infamous “Arb Hill”!

The 5K is a beautiful run through The University of Michigan’s campus and the surrounding area with a fun finish line party with all four races hosted by 26.2 Brew (Eva gives us the low-down on this new Samuel Adams beer.)

Be sure to use the code 2019MRG10 to save 10% off your race entry. Sign up here »

 

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