412: Top Running Trends, Community Building & Specialty Retail: Inside The Running Event with Christina Henderson

In this episode of Marni On The Move, I’m joined by Christina Henderson, Event Director of The Running Event—North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show. We talk about Christina’s own running journey, the evolution of TRE, the exciting 2025 move to San Antonio, and the biggest trends shaping the running industry today. From trail running to community building, balancing passion with profession, and what’s ahead for specialty retail, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration. Episode Timestamps0:00 – Intro to The Running Event3:15 – Christina’s Personal Running Journey5:50 – The Evolution of The Running Event9:12 – Transitioning from Austin to San Antonio12:31 – Exploring a New Venue and San Antonio15:32 – The Growth of the Running Community18:56 – Challenges and Opportunities21:35 – Integrating Passion and Profession24:45 – Finding Balance in Running and Life26:18 – Hood To Coast & The Joy of Running29:12 – Marathon Aspirations and Training Goals30:18 – Balancing Work and Running36:00 – The Community of Running Events38:36 – Trends in the Running Industry42:41 – The Rise of Trail Running CONNECT The Running Event on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back!