About this episode
Phil Dumontet interviews Rob Simmelkjaer about the future of running and various related topics.
Welcome 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 Road Runners for a supercharged deep dive into the future of running. What will the next decade of running look like? Why is NYRR producing a film for Tribeca? Can races go fully carbon neutral — and how soon? From media savvy to mental health, fan engagement to climate action, Rob shares visionary insights and ...
People in this episode
Host: Phil Dumontet
Guest: Rob Simmelkjaer
Topics covered
- future of running
- carbon neutrality
- mental health
- fan engagement
- climate action
Keywords
- running boom
- New York Road Runners
- carbon neutral races
- mental health
- fan engagement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Road Runners, Tribeca
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