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5 Questions with Ben Parker, Co-Founder of Runna
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.
5 Questions with Bill Johnston, President and Founder of Recover Brands
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.
5 Questions with Morgan Ashworth, COO of Ashworth Awards
Morgan Ashworth, newly named COO of Ashworth Awards, joins Running USA's Leah Etling to discuss stepping into leadership at her family’s legacy brand and what’s next for the company. She also breaks down the biggest challenges shaping the medal and awards industry today, from supply chain pressures to sustainability and design innovation.
5 Questions with Pete Cooper, Co-Founder and CCO of Coopah
Pete Cooper, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Coopah, is helping reshape how runners train in the digital era. An athlete turned tech innovator, Cooper brings a powerful blend of passion and performance insight to the running world. In our latest Five Questions interview with Leah Etling, he shares how Coopah’s app is breaking barriers for everyday runners, what drives his approach to motivation and accessibility, and where he sees the future of training technology heading next.