Head Start
Race Directors HQHead Start is a podcast for race directors and anyone involved in the business of putting on races.
It doesn't matter where you're based or how many years experience you have or whether you're putting on a running race, a triathlon, an obstacle race or whatever. If you’ve got an interest in planning, organizing and growing endurance events, this is the podcast for you.
The focus of the podcast is... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSports | |||
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Latest Episodes
Welcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet.
In this episode, Phil sits down with Clark Gardner, CEO of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, for a conversation about leadership, resilience, an... more
Welcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet.
In this episode, Phil sits down with Chris Robb, CEO of Mass Participation World and one of the most influential global voices in endurance e... more
Welcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet.
In this episode, Phil sits down with Ted Metellus, Chief Event Production Officer and race director at New York Road Runners — the team behin... more
Welcome to “The Future of Running” podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet.
In this episode, Phil sits down with Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events — the organization behind the TCS London Marathon, the UK’s ... more
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- SO informative
Such a fantastic podcast full of info for those who want to dive deeper into the industry
Apple Podcasts5Jwlevitt
United Statesa year ago - Extremely Informative
This podcast is extremely informative for anyone. That’s new or has been in the race industry for several years.
I have been erased photographer for over a decade now. This podcast hits me to understand so many aspects of the industry which I am able to use in my photography business.
The host asked very well thought out questions for each of the guest that are on the show. Intern, each guest is very knowledged about their area of expertise.
If you want to learn more about the industry, the s... more
Apple Podcasts5[ProPhotographer]United States2 years ago - Not just for the Big Races…..
This podcast has so much useful information. The latest episodes, ‘Sponsor Seekers’ and ‘Facebook Ads 1 ad 2’ are jam packed with information ANY size event can use. After listening, I immediately checked out their websites. I gained a ton of great information for FREE at powersponsors.com. The next week, I reached out to Andy Reilly to learn more about how Evergrow could help our race. Although we are smaller than his normal client and the cost of him doing our marketing was not in our budge... more
Apple Podcasts5Kari PMUnited States4 years ago - Must listen
Great and practical advice for race directors and others in the endurance sport industry!
Apple Podcasts5snow-gatorUnited States4 years ago - Great practical advice
As a new RD, I’ve found this podcast to be enormously helpful, whether it’s guiding me through a decision, inspiring me to consider new ideas or helping me adopt best practices. The guests are always knowledgeable, and Panos is an excellent facilitator.
Apple Podcasts5Sheetz2SheetzUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Canada/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Brazil/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Japan/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  New Zealand/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Denmark/Sports/Running |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head Start
What is Head Start about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A practical, practitioner-focused show for race directors and event organizers, exploring how to plan, grow, and commercialize endurance events. Episodes center on governance, sponsorship, participant experience, and the role of technology and data in shaping mass-participation races. Guests range from top race directors and organizational leaders to futurists and tech experts, offering actionable insights, roadmap-style guidance, and real-world tactics to improve safety, inclusivity, and fan engagement. The program frequently ties industry trends to tangible outcomes for organizers of any race size, with clear takeaways on partnerships, marketing, and operations that listeners can apply immediately.
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Which podcasts are similar to Head Start?
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1. The Rich Roll Podcast
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4. The Bill Simmons Podcast
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How many episodes of Head Start are there?
Head Start launched 5 years ago and published 96 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Head Start?
Recent guests on Head Start include:
1. Clark Gardner
2. Chris Robb
3. Ted Metellus
4. Hugh Brasher
5. Wayne Larden
6. Scott DeRue
7. Bill Quinn
8. Jack Fleming
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