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Episode 06: Frankie Ruiz – Life & Running
Manage episode 242097640 series 1933261
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!
~ The below show notes and links are provided for your convenience ~
~ Life & Podcast does not receive compensation from any of the below organizations ~
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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6 episodes
Manage episode 242097640 series 1933261
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!
~ The below show notes and links are provided for your convenience ~
~ Life & Podcast does not receive compensation from any of the below organizations ~
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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![](https://lifeandpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/6bdf3b05d8f979272e5b650c4782053a-sticker.png?w=300)
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