EP 19: Creating a running community and more inclusive fitness studio space

Real Fuel with SLS

Founder, coach, and most importantly, runner, Kathleen is the legs behind Bflo Run Club & Pace Buffalo Running Studio. A certified fast girl, 1/2 Ironwoman, and type-2 fun addict, she will push the pace and bring out your strong side like no one else. Post-run run, you’ll find her hanging with her soul dog, Clay, or taste-testing tacos at Casa Azul.

Her creds:

BS in Exercise Science // SUNY Fredonia

Personal Trainer // National Academy of Sports Medicine

Running Coach // Road Runners Club of America

USA Track & Field // Level 1

In this episode we chat about:

• Transitioning from college sports to sports-ing in adult life
• How you made running fun again
• Dive more into creating community with BFLO run club and PACE
• Challenges you face(d) as you built this fitness community
• Life as a fitness professional/entrepreneur opening up PACE
• Your why/mission/values
• What you’ve learned in this space
• Weird fitness trends
• Run clubs turning into dating clubs
• Things to look out for in fitness studios/personal training if you’re new to fitness
• Some of the different/unique offerings at PACE to support the whole athletes
• Changes we hope to see in the fitness/running community
• And more!

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