Head Start
by Race Directors HQ
Latest episode
The Future of Running: Building Africa's First Marathon Major
The Future of Running: Building Africa's First Marathon Major
About this podcast
Head Start is a podcast for race directors and anyone involved in the business of putting on races.
It doesn't matter where you're based or how many years experience you have or whether you're putting on a running race, a triathlon, an obstacle race or whatever. If you’ve got an interest in planning, organizing and growing endurance events, this is the podcast for you.
The focus of the podcast is twofold:
1) we bring you the latest and coolest innovations hitting the mass-participation endurance events industry, and
2) we bring you tips and actionable advice from industry experts to help you improve your race - one episode at a time.
Head Start is produced by RaceDirectorsHQ.com, an online resource platform and community network for race directors and race management professionals.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 96 episodes
- The Future of Running: Building Africa's First Marathon Major · 1 h 9 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Clark Gardner, CEO of the Sanlam…
- The Future of Running: Marathons as Public Healthcare · 1 h 19 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Chris Robb, CEO of Mass…
- The Future of Running: The Future of Race Experience · 1 h 7 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Ted Metellus, Chief Event…
- The Future of Running: Stewarding the World’s Largest One-Day Fundraiser · 1 h 14 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Hugh Brasher, CEO of London…
- The Future of Running: How Sydney Became a World Marathon Major · 1 h 12 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Wayne Larden, race director of…
- The Future of Running: Building Community, Brand and Fandom · 1 h 0 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Scott DeRue, CEO of the Ironman…
- The Future of Running: What Might a Marathon in 2100 Look Like? · 1 h 1 minWelcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Bill Quinn, Futurist at TCS — the…
- The Future of Running: Leading the Future of the Boston Marathon · 1 h 17 minWelcome to "The Future of Running" podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Jack Fleming, President and CEO…
- The Future of Running: Purpose Is the New Pace · 1 h 13 minWelcome to "The Future of Running" podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Mike Nishi, Chief Operating…
- The Future of Running: Seizing the Third Running Boom · 1 h 7 minWelcome to "The Future of Running" podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York…
- The Future of Running: Inside the Future of the World Marathon Majors · 47 minWelcome to "The Future of Running" podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Dawna Stone, CEO of Abbott World…
- Race Medals: Materials, Design, Ordering & Costs · 1 h 51 min · Episode 77In 1897, the Boston Athletic Association, then only ten years old, decided to organize the first ever Boston Marathon, thus giving birth to the longest continuously running…
- The Future of Running: Community & Inclusivity at the LA Marathon · 55 minWelcome to "The Future of Running" podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Stacey Embretson, Senior Director…
- Introducing: The Future of Running · 19 minToday we have something a little bit different for you: we are announcing the upcoming release of “The Future of Running” mini podcast series, a limited, five-episode podcast…
- Race Trends 2024: Participation Growth, Referrals & Younger Runners · 1 h 29 min · Episode 76RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report is the closest thing we get in the endurance events industry to a market-wide survey of what is happening in events and event participation…
- Race Permits: Applications, Timelines & Approvals · 1 h 10 min · Episode 75When it comes to putting on races, obtaining a permit (or permits, as the case may be) is one of the most fundamental aspects of the race planning process. However, with…
- 2024 Global Runner Survey: Inclusion, Runner Preferences & Participation · 1 h 31 min · Episode 74Running USA’s annual Global Runner Survey has always been an important gauge of runner attitudes and trends for the endurance events industry. And in 2024, following some key…
- Race Waivers: What to Include & When They Hold Up · 1 h 14 min · Episode 73A couple of episodes back, we looked at event liability insurance: why it’s important that your race is covered by a robust liability insurance policy, the circumstances under…
- Race Course Measurement & Certification: Process, Accuracy & Costs · 1 h 2 min · Episode 72If you’ve ever directed even a single race, there’s a good chance you would have received at least one email from a frustrated participant complaining about the distance they ran…
- Race Liability Insurance: Coverage, Exclusions & Additional Insureds · 1 h 26 min · Episode 71If there’s one thing you can’t have enough of as a race director, it’s race insurance. Particularly - knock on wood - when the unexpected happens and you’re faced with a dreaded…
