Catching up with one of our favorite store partners, Rochester Running Company, at the annual Run Summit conference in St. Louis!Por Bryan The Botanist,

In Episode 12 of Sneaker Impact News, Bryan the Botanist interviews Kiera Smalls, the first Executive Director of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC). Based in Philadelphia, Kiera discusses her journey from a non-runner to a marathon finisher, despite her asthma. She highlights her work with the RIDC, focusing on improving inclusion, vi…

In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist interviews Harry Chandler, a prominent figure in the running industry co-owner of the Charlotte Running Company, vice president of the Running Industry Association, and chair of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition. The discussion covers Harry's personal journey from Michigan to be…

Meet Lucien Boulet aka Hot Chocolate aka the Peoples Champ! OooooWeeeee! In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist welcomes Lucien Boulet, also known as Hot Chocolate, in their brand new studio, marking Lucien as the first in-person guest. Lucien, an ultra runner, entrepreneur, and father, shares his inspiring journey from sta…

In Episode 10 of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist interviews Valeria Rodriguez, an inspiring figure with a multifaceted life as a runner, mom, illustrator, teacher, and survivor. Valeria shares her journey from a physically challenging childhood to becoming a state-champion runner and securing a college scholarship. Despite pressure and…

In this heart-warming episode of Sneaker Impact News, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Nadia Ruiz, also known as Iron Girl Nadia. Raised in Los Angeles by Ecuadorian immigrant parents, Nadia shares her rich background in running, which spans 26 years and includes over 650 races. From struggling with team sports to discovering her talent …

Sneaker Impact News Episode 8 features an extensive interview with Charles Van Schaik, a professional with over 30 years of experience in the retail and footwear industry, who collaborated with Sneaker Impact, a social enterprise focused on sneaker recycling for the European market. Charles highlights his experiences working with international bran…

In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist interviews Terry Schalow, the Executive Director of the Running Industry Association (RIA). Schalow shares his career journey, from his start at ASICS to his current role at RIA. He discusses the organization's mission, highlighting its focus on supporting brick-and-mortar retail runni…

In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, Bryan the Botanist interviews Elliott Mason, the founder of RunAdic, a creative app solution aimed at building communities and promoting health through technology and support. Elliott shares his motivation behind creating RunAdic, a tool that geo-localizes running clubs and runners. This feature allows users …

In this interview, Bryan the Botanist, host of Sneaker Impact News, talks to David Kilgore, a successful ultra-endurance athlete and the global head of trail and ultra athletes at On Running. They discuss David's successful running career—highlighting his exceptional record and achievements—including winning the World Marathon Challenge and setting…

In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist sits down with Calista Ariel, a sustainability advocate and coordinator for the Better Bins recycling program at the Low Impact Alliance (LIA). They discuss LIA's mission to encourage sustainability in the running industry, the Better Bins initiative, which provides recycling centers f…

In Episode 1 of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the botanist conducts an in-depth interview with Frankie Ruiz, the founder of the Miami Marathon. Apart from being a significant figure in South Florida's running scene, Frankie holds positions like Chief Running Officer at Lifetime and Chief Wellness Officer for City of Miami. As an advocate for well…

Sneaker Impact News Episode 2 features Louisa Hoyes from TOMRA, a global company leading the way in material recovery. Join host Bryan the botanist and Louisa for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and future prospects of textile recycling. Louisa, with her extensive background in environmental science and resource management, shares ins…