Runners of The Bay

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Episode 136: Behind the Scenes of Rock n' Roll San Jose with Race Director, Colleen McDonald

September 09, 2026

This week, we're sharing our conversation with Colleen McDonald, race director for Rock 'n' Roll San Jose, Rock 'n' Roll San Diego, and Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas. Colleen talks about her 20-year journey with Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series (which started with a Craigslist internship!), what it actually takes to plan a race for tens of thousands of runners, and why porta-potties are the eternal, unsolvable challenge of event logistics. We also dig into how Rock ...

Episode 135: Emily's Running Diary Is Writing Her Next Chapter (in glitter pen)

August 26, 2026

This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Emily Kam of Emily’s Running Diary. Emily talks about becoming a runner in the Bay Area after years of believing she “wasn’t a runner,” finding community through the Sunnyvale Rumble Run Club, and using whimsy—glitter, color, and joy—as a form of resistance in hard times. We also dig into her return to social media after a complicated first chapter on TikTok, and how she’s building a virtual run club that’s more about connection than pace. Some h...

Episode 134: Erin McDonald is Your Running Big Sister

July 20, 2026

This week, we're sharing our conversation with Erin McDonald. From running the 800 at Michigan State, to getting her OTQ alongside her Peninsula Distance Club teammates, Erin's journey is one of rediscovering her love of the sport, building community, and getting radically honest about what it really takes to get there.Some highlights from our conversation:📈 How a  breakout senior-year 800m led to a phone call with the Michigan State coach, a leap of faith into balancing an engineerin...

How do I get in touch with Runners of The Bay?

Runners of The Bay is hosted by Mimi Kellogg and Brigitte Bradford. Its publicly listed email is runnersofthebay@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Runners of The Bay?

The publicly listed email for Runners of The Bay: runnersofthebay@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Runners of The Bay have?

Podseeker estimates Runners of The Bay reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Runners of The Bay?

Runners of The Bay typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A meaningful connection to Bay Area running, demonstrated experience as an athlete, coach, race director, running-community organizer, trail-running professional, or running creator, plus a distinctive personal or professional story. Common among recent guests: Directing or organizing running races and community events; Competing at elite, collegiate, Olympic, or high-level amateur levels; Building run clubs, trail communities, or inclusive running programs. Recent guests include Colleen McDonald, Emily Kam, and Erin McDonald.

How hard is it to get booked on Runners of The Bay?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Runners of The Bay cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Trail Running, Race Directing, Marathons, and Run Clubs. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.