Heidi Guckenberger is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run Central Kentucky, which has spent the past 15 years helping local girls build confidence and healthy relationships through running. Heidi discusses the history of the organization and the impact its made in Central Kentucky.

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

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Griffin VanMeter joins John's Run/Walk Shop General Manager Riley Marshall to discuss the Yes for Parks ballot initiative. Griffin wants the city to establish a dedicated fund for Lexington's parks, providing over $8 million annually to improve and develop neighborhood parks, playgrounds, walking and hiking trails, and other recreation facilities in our city. Learn more at yesforparkslex.com.

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

Lexington’s GreenCheck program is a great way for local businesses to work toward more environmentally friendly practices. To learn more about this program, we talk with Chrissie Balding, from the City of Lexington Division of Environmental Services Sustainability Section.

She tells us about GreenCheck, Reforest the Bluegrass, and what individuals can do to make sure Central Kentucky stays healthy and beautiful for generations to come.

We also chat with our Brooks Guru, Conor, about the brand new Glycerin Max. Head to John's to try on this new high-cushion daily trainer!

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

Episode Links:

GreenCheck | City of Lexington Sustainability | Live Green Lexington | Reforest the Bluegrass | Reforest 5K

Other Kentucky Running episodes about sustainability:

Recover Brands | A Week Without Driving | Sneaker Impact