Today’s episode of Laps features Reilly Johnston, a driven & successful 5-year Stonehill College XCTF alum & founder of the Backyard 5k non profit. Learn all about Reilly’s early running days, NCAA collegiate career, goals, and meaningful ways he impacts the world through his organization & faith!
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Timestamps
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(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Opening Prayer
(1:35) Meet Reilly
(1:50) Reilly’s Running Story
(3:45) Building Community
(5:15) Reilly’s Collegiate XCTF Career
(9:00) Reilly’s nonprofit, Backyard 5k
(16:43) Backyard 5k Future Goals
(18:30) Reilly’s Favorite Memories with B5K
(21:00) Backyard 5K Positive Impact
(23:20) B5K Behind the Scenes Work
(25:50) Reilly’s Future Running Goals
(29:45) Reilly’s College Running Schedule
(31:48) Qualifying for the Boston Marathon
(33:42) The Paces Keep Getting Faster
(35:11) Expectations We Place as Runners
(38:24) Reilly’s Faith & Its Importance in His Life
(39:39) Reilly’s Building Interest in Faith
(40:40) Reilly’s Favorite Faith Filled Memories
(43:27) Reilly’s Gratitude
(45:06) Reilly on the Importance of Giving Back
(46:38) Outro