Randy Accetta is a community leader and coaching educator. Since 2011, Randy has led the coaching program for the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). In addition, he is the founder of Run Tucson, Southern Arizona’s premier full-service running company. They produce free weekly events in the Tucson and Phoenix areas, as well as five flagship running races each year. And lastly, Randy is also a Mentor-in-Residence for the University of Arizona’s McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. Besides his community building, Randy is an accomplished runner. He ran a 2:19 marathon and qualified for the 1996 US Olympic Trials. Listen to our conversation to learn more about Randy's background, his various career twists and turns, and his philosophy on running and community. Find him online at