58: Dave McGillivray
This is the episode you need to hear if you are planning on running a race or have run races and always wondered why things are a certain way. Dave McGillivray, who not only directs the most prestigious race, the Boston Marathon, but 30+ races around the country, discusses:
The history of races in the past 35 years and why the sport is growing as such a rapid pace
Who he helps and what it means to the lives of the people he touches
Background information about the Across the Bay 10K: “I don’t want to put out fires, I want to prevent fires”
Racing vs. participation
His experience at the Disney Marathon
Tactical races vs. experience races
Why races have certain policies
How a race is measured for distance
The “math” behind ordering porta-potties, medals, water, etc.
Policies around time cut offs
The toughest races to “run” as a race director
Our runner of the week is Serena Scott Thomas, who was on episode 47 when she talked about running injury free with ChiRunning. Serena shares with us her incredible experience of running her first ultramarathon.
Then our go-to real food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, brings her knowledge and enthusiasm for all things calcium. We also talk about our big race and meet-up going on in Washington, D.C. on March 13th and 14th at the Rock ’n' Roll Half Marathon.
Contact Dave McGillivray:
Website: DMSE Sports
Twitter: @DMSESports
Facebook: /DMESports
Contact Serena Scott Thomas:
Twitter: @serenast09
Serena Marie, RD:
Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com
Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD
Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD
Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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