On episode 147 we welcome David Barclay (11:15), the event manager of the Boston Run Show to the PodFam.

David Barclay shares his journey from Scotland to New Zealand and back to the UK. His experiences in sports management, and his love for trail running. The discussion highlights the cultural differences in sports between the UK and the US, the sense of community in trail running, and the whimsical spirit of the holiday season. David's stories reflect his passion for running and the connections formed through shared experiences in the outdoors. In this conversation, David Barclay shares his experiences as an event manager for the Boston Run Show, discussing memorable runs, the planning process for the event, and the exciting brands and innovations that will be featured. He emphasizes the importance of community in running and the unique culture of Boston as a sports city. David discusses the upcoming Run Show, highlighting exciting speakers, brand engagement strategies, and the importance of community in running events. He emphasizes collaboration among event managers and shares his thoughts on inclusivity in the running community. The conversation also touches on personal connections with running legends and the role of music in enhancing the running experience. Finally, David shares future plans for expanding the Run Show to new locations.

Chapters

00:00 The Intro and Winter Blues
11:00 Long Weekend Plans and Running Updates
11:15 David Barclay Guest Segment
15:04 David's Journey: From Scotland to New Zealand
18:12 Cultural Differences in Sports
21:09 David's Running Journey
23:54 Trail Running Adventures
26:48 Community in Trail Running
28:40 Favorite Runs and Memorable Experiences
36:16 The Boston Run Show: Planning and Execution
41:22 Understanding Boston: Culture and Sports
43:18 Brands and Innovations at the Run Show
48:51 Exciting Speakers at the Run Show
50:23 Brand Engagement and Booth Preparations
54:27 The Importance of Community in Running Events
56:04 Collaboration Among Event Managers
59:10 Imaginary Pasta Dinner with Running Legends
01:03:02 Music and Running: A Perfect Pairing
01:04:20 Future Plans for the Run Show
01:07:48 The Outro
01:07:50 Introduction to Globals and Competition
01:10:08 The Run Show and Podcasting Experience
01:11:57 World Marathon Challenge and Guest Highlights
01:14:57 Super Bowl Discussion and Predictions
01:16:52 Stoolie in the Wild and Community Engagement
01:19:37 Celebrating Achievements and Upcoming Events
01:21:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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