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Running USA's Shawn K. Sullivan sat down with Josh Lumani, Sales Account Executive at Race Roster (as well as a dedicated runner and coach), to talk about the profound role that running has played in Josh's life and career. Hear his insights about the challenges facing the booming running landscape and why he believes the annual Industry Conference is one of the most collaborative times of the year for running professionals.

Laura Renteria, founder of Track Meet, a festival-style track event designed for everyday runners. Laura is bringing a fresh, community-driven concept to Miami—one that blends the excitement of a traditional track meet with the inclusive, high-energy atmosphere of a modern running festival. In this conversation with Running USA's Leah Etling, Laura shares how Track Meet was born, why she believes adults deserve a track-day experience of their own, and how she’s building an event where beginners, seasoned runners, families, and run clubs can all come together to compete, celebrate, and have fun.

Running USA's Leah Etling sat down with Ben Parker, Co-Founder of Runna, the rapidly growing digital coaching platform transforming how runners train. Ben shares the origins of Runna—from coaching friends at university to building a personalized digital training tool that now supports more than half a million runners daily. He discusses the company’s explosive growth, the recent acquisition by Strava, and how Runna’s technology, culture, and community-first mindset are helping runners of all levels reach their goals and live healthier, happier lives.

Join representatives from Strava and Runna for an inside look at their recent acquisition and what it unlocks for race directors and event marketers. In this fast-paced session, they’ll share product highlights, new training and engagement tools for participants, and fresh opportunities for data insights, partnerships, and revenue. Perfect for events of all sizes looking to boost athlete experience and loyalty ahead of 2026. You’ll learn: how the platforms will integrate, what features are coming for events, and practical ways to activate the Strava × Runna ecosystem on race day and year-round. Presenters: Melanie Jarrett, Director, Athlete and Community Partnerships, Strava Katie Goble, Head of Partnerships and Marketing Lead, Runna  

Running USA's Leah Etling sat down with Bill Johnston, Founder of Recover Brands, to talk about how his company is redefining sustainability in the running and outdoor industries. In this video interview, Johnston shares the story behind Recover’s mission to turn plastic bottles into high-performance apparel, the brand’s deep ties to endurance events, and how partnerships with races across the country are helping advance a more circular future for race merchandise and participant gear.