Episode 06: Frankie Ruiz – Life & Running

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On this episode, Life & Running, we will be discussing Frankie Ruiz’s career transitions and life experiences including co-founding the Miami Marathon.

Thanks again for tuning in and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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01:00 – Introduction

02:00 – Miami MarathonBackground

03:30 – Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson

04:30 – PR Running First Miami Marathon

06:30 – Robert and Gabby Pozo, Continental Events & Sports

07:30 – Nike Run Hit Remix

10:00 – Nike Run Club, South Beach & Brickell

12:00 – TEDxMiami Talk, Frankie Ruiz

15:00 – Running in Australia, Oregon, Colorado

16:00 – What kept Frankie in Miami

18:30 – Family helping maintain balance

20:30 – Helping young people grow

22:00 – Kids Run Miami Program

25:30 – Malcolm Gladwell, Runners of New York

27:45 – Alexis Garcia Frankie Ruiz Race Streak Interview

29:30 – Chiquita Banana Training Program

30:45 – Toyota Prius Miami Tropical inaugural marathon

31:45 – ING Title Sponsorship, NYC & Miami Marathon

32:45 – Miami Marathon domain

33:45 – First spinning medal and differentiators

35:15 – US Road Sports & Entertainment, VC out of Texas

35:45 – Lifetime purchased all of our races around 2015

36:30 – Frankie’s day-to-day with Lifetime

37:30 – Hurricane Andrew Haunted House

39:45 – Florida International University (FIU)

40:45 – Higher education, Masters in Public Administration

41:30 – Frankie Ruiz for Mayor!

42:00 – Final Surge App, tracks time spent running

42:30 – Strava and Nike Running App

43:15 – Coros Watch and Garmin Watch

44:15 – Miami Marathon, one week after Super Bowl

45:00 – Increasing international visitors and audience

46:00 – Most memorable marathon was the first!

48:00 – Experiencing a city through events

49:00 – Wrap-up and Frankie has my vote

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