Episode 92: Michelle La Sala on the return to (in person) racing!

Runners of The Bay

This week Michelle La Sala of Blistering Pace Race Management returns to talk about the return of in-person racing, what’s changed, how we can support races even if we aren’t running, and the inaugural Wineshine Half Marathon. Some highlights from our conversation: 📣 How things have changed as in-person racing returns 💸 Why inflation isn’t the only reason race registrations have increased 🛠 How her team and work has had to adapt 🔮 The challenge with projecting the future 🌉 Why the Bay Area racing calendar will likely look different in the coming years 💎 Her passion for creating “forever memories” while promoting health, community, and wellbeing 🎉 Why now is a great time to volunteer at your favorite race 🥲 What brought her to tears at the SF Half Marathon You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Strava and Blistering Pace on Instagram and Strava. Sign up for the Wineshine Half Marathon or 3.9-Miler https://wineshinehalfmarathon.org/registration/ You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at [e-mail]. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.