66. Michael Capiraso, President + CEO, New York Road Runners, On Building Community, Inspiring + Empowering People Through Running

06/24/19 • 42 min

When today’s guest signed up for his first New York City marathon in 1991, Michael Capiraso had no idea that he would run another 26 New York City marathons, nor did he know he would be President and CEO of New York Road Runners, the company that organizes this world famous marathon, The TCS New York City Marathon. This is the magic of running! You never know where it will take you but you can trust you will go places. All it takes is putting one foot in front of the other! NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, community events, free youth running initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year, from children to seniors, with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features 50,000 runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. On this epiode of Marni on the Move, Michael and Marni sync up about where his journey with running began and where it has taken him. They talk about some of the amazing initiatives he is working on at New York Road Runners from the NYRR Virtual Racing Series powered by Strava which launched in 2018, to the organizations senior Striders program, the NYRR Youth Program, and The TCS New York City Marathon! As always, thanks for tuning in and all your great feedback on the podcast. I appreciate your DM’s and questions on social, and keep those emails coming! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s easy, scroll though the list of Marni on the Move podcasts on your app, click on Write a review. Share what you like about the podcast, your favorite episodes, what inspires you. Tell your friends to listen, email them a link, post it on your social platforms and tag Marni on the Move, and spread the love! Also, sign up for our newsletter The Download, to find out about upcoming events and summits this summer, great deals, offers, and giveaways! Connect On Social @NYRR on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Strava @Michael Capiraso on Instagram @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Shop our Offers, Deals, and Favorite Products + Brands Sign up for our Newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news!

Previous Episode

undefined - 65. Lauren Roxburgh aka “The Body Whisperer” is a Healer, Bodyworker & Wellness Expert that Wants to Pop Your Cherry, Fascia Virgins, and help you Discover The Power Of Your Pelvic Floor

65. Lauren Roxburgh aka “The Body Whisperer” is a Healer, Bodyworker & Wellness Expert that Wants to Pop Your Cherry, Fascia Virgins, and help you Discover The Power Of Your Pelvic Floor

Today’s guest, bodyworker, healer, and wellness expert, Lauren Roxburgh, is known as the "Body Whisperer" in the wellness world. Lauren has published two books Taller, Thinner, Younger and her new book The Power Source: The Hidden Key to Ignite Your Core, Empower Your Body, Release Stress and Realign Your life. Lauren is also The Founder of the Aligned Tribe Community, Online Studio and Healing Tools. As you can imagine, meeting up with Lauren and experiencing her movement medicine method, aligned life tools, along with tips and advice was serendipitous and they have been game changers in my racing, training and recovery ever since, and it’s only been a few weeks! You are going to discover why on today’s episode! I am certain everyone listening will be hooked on her method, buying the book, and her healing tools on her website LaurenRoxburgh.com. Lauren and I sync up about all things fascia, alignment, movement, and foam rolling. She shares her story on where it all began, her athletic roots, and of course we dive into her new book, The Power Source, and her philosophy behind unlocking the power of your pelvic floor, which you will discover is the root and foundation of mental and physical health. Lauren dials you into her methods, Movement Medicine and the five power centers you should be accessing to to restore fascia, andergy, and alignmemt. If you like what you hear leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. It easy, scroll past the first few epiodes click on write a review and tell us what you love want to hear more of. DM us or email [email protected] Hit Us Up On Social @LOROX on Instagram or Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Shop our Offers, Deals, and Favorite Products + Brands Sign up for our Newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news!

Next Episode

67. Dr. Frank Lipman On The Future of Health & Wellness

Dr. Frank Lipman is a globally renowned, trailblazer and pioneer in functional and integrative medicine. He is the Founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness in NYC, is a New York Times Bestselling Author with five books, is The Chief Medical Officer of The Well and Host of the Tune Into Wellness Podcast. With over four decades of experience in traditional Western Medicine, alternative healing and Chinese Medicine, Dr. Lipman has helped thousands of patients from around the world. He is one of the most sought after experts and doctors in Functional Medicine. Long term health and wellness have always been paramount to Dr. Frank Lipman. He believes in identifying the root causes of illness, treating the underlying disturbances, and restoring balance in the body, mind and environment. And, that true health is much more than the absence of disease It is a total state of wellbeing, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social components. On this episode, Dr. Frank Lipman and I talk about where his career in traditional western medicine began, the inspiration behind his curiousity and discovery of alternative healing and Chinese Medicine, his approach to sustainable health and wellness, functional medicine and what he calls “Good Medicine”. We cover topics including Lifespan Vs Health Span, Maintaining Performance of Your Organs and Mitochondria, Brain Health, Altheimers, and Dementia, and he offers a glimpse into the future of health and wellness. Of course we also touch upon his latest book, which I highly recommend, How to Be Well: The 6 Keys to A Happy and Healthy Life. It is the ultimate easy-to-use, go-to manual for lifelong vitality. In it you’ll find the Good Medicine Mandala made up of 6 rings that represent the foundational pillars of long lasting health: With over 100 simple steps you can do to live your healthiest, and happiest life, you’ll be empowered to go at your own pace, one healthy step at a time. If you like what you hear, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s easy, scroll though the list of Marni on the Move podcasts on your app, click on Write a review. Share what you like about the podcast, your favorite episodes, what inspires you. Connect On Social @Dr.FrankLipman Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Shop our Offers, Deals, and Favorite Products + Brands Sign up for our Newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news!