Harry Chandler on Running, Retail, and Representation
After Rob makes a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and gets some critical winter run coaching from Becs, Set the Pace kicks off Black History Month with guest Harry Chandler. Harry is the co-owner of the Charlotte Running Company (CRC), one of the very few Black-owned running retail stores in the United States and voted the best running store in the country in 2021. He recently became the president of the Running Industry Association, an organization dedicated to supporting the brick-and-mortar running retail channel throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is deeply committed to advocating for underrepresented communities, emphasizing social responsibility in everything he does. In this inspiring episode, Harry shares his two-decade journey in the running industry from a salesperson hired in high school to work at a specialty running store to ownership of a nationally recognized retail outlet, along with his vision for a more diverse and equitable running community. Also featured this week is NYRR member Annabella Espina, who’s completed 27 marathons and raised over $25,000 for Team for Kids. Rob's Big Announcement: (00:01:58)Becs Give Rob Winter Training Tips: (00:05:51)Harry Chandler Joins STP: (00:15:55)Annabella Espina talks Tokyo on STP: (00:50:15)Today's Meb Minute: (01:00:24) FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTokSUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.