The Schuylkill River Trail with Richard Issa Bockari

Same team same dream

With passion and confidence, I am thriving in the running community, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. I am humbled and fortunate that the positive energy I share is reciprocated, making it a genuine blessing to inspire and motivate strangers. Along this journey, there have been individuals who have motivated and inspired me to stay true to myself.

During the New Balance Nationals Outdoors on June 15th, I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Issa. We were both part of the Media Team, where we engaged in live stadium announcing. Rich is a seasoned writer with a proven track record in the real estate industry. His skills encompass art, publications, creative writing, multimedia, and blogging. With years of experience in the hospitality sector, he's a strong media and communication professional.

In addition to my work in the restaurant industry, I am also the founder of Issa Run Crew, located in Philadelphia, PA. IRC is a running group dedicated to helping runners of all levels, from casual beginners to competitive marathoners, improve their performance. Our mission goes beyond running faster; we aim to enhance the communities we run through by engaging in volunteer work and fundraising efforts.

I'm immensely grateful for Rich's support and for embracing me as an adult runner. Together, we continue to make strides in both the running world and the community we serve.

Sometimes segments aren’t about the leader board or chasing a PR. Sometimes they’re about the ritual, and the reward that comes from running together. Let’s hit the Schuylkill River Trail, or SRT as it’s known to members of the Issa Run Crew, and find out what keeps them coming back week after week.

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