#095 - How do you stay motivated in running or other areas of your life when things get difficult. Bob Bickel, founder of RunSignUp, shares advice on how to stay motivated along with his story of resilience throughout his entrepreneurial career.
Bob walks us through his journey as a runner at Bucknell University, professional career in the software industry, and most recently founder of RunSignUp. Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode!
Topics Covered:
- Tips on how to stay motivated and keep running interesting
- Importance of resilience during challenging times
- Benefits of the running community and ways to get involved
- Power of RunSignUp in supporting race organizers and their causes
Today’s Guest
Bob Bickel
Bob is a runner, entrepreneur, and founder of RunSignUp. He went to Bucknell where he learned the value of teamwork from his Lydiard inspired Coach Art Gulden where he ran 100 miles a week culminating in helping take the non-scholarship team to the NCAA XC Championships in 1978 and running a 29:07 10K in track.
In 2002, Bob decided to divide his energies in two areas. Professionally, he began consulting to other startups in the Internet Infrastructure market by helping coach a couple of entrepreneurs thru the process of growing a technology business. The second area was running where Bob became a part time volunteer assistant cross country and track coach to the local high school team and was able to run with the team.
In 2009, those two sides came together along with meeting Stephen Sigwart and RunSignup became a reality in January 2010 when Stephen joined Bob full time to begin working building a technology platform for endurance events.
Follow RunSignUp:
- Website - runsignup.com
- Instagram - @runsignup
- Facebook - @runsignup
Resources:
- Free Guide - Kickstart your Fitness in 5 Steps
- 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
- Sign-up using code INSPIRE10 for 10% off
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