Movement Matters

Bill Russell, Program Director for The Daily Mile USA

My guest today is Bill Russell, Program Director for The Daily Mile USA, an initiative that aims to improve the physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of children through 15 minutes of daily, self-paced movement. [https://www.thedailymile.us/] Bill is also a husband and proud father of four, with more than 20 years of experience in education. He began his career in the classroom and on the field, teaching biological science, health, and physical educationwhile coaching football, baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. He later spent 16 years in school leadership, working side by side with teachers to help students develop a love of learning that lasts well beyond their school years. Today, Bill is especially passionate about supportingteachers—because when teachers are supported, students thrive. He believes The Daily Mile is a simple yet powerful tool that not only builds healthy physical habits but also strengthens social, emotional, and mental well-being while improving academic outcomes. Passionate about kids and committed to empowering educators, Bill is excited to help schools everywhere implement this free, inclusive, and effective initiative.

Caroline Collins and Luna Scorzelli, Run Your City Boston

My guests today are Caroline Collins and Luna Scorzelli of Run Your City Boston [https://www.runyourcity.org/chapters/run-boston], a national organization with local chapters that host free, team-based practices and races for kids of all abilities. Luna is a rising junior at Boston University studying Health Sciences at Sargent College on the pre-med, pre-PA track. She is a member of the track and field team and co-president of Run Your City Boston. She enjoys traveling, getting coffee, and trying new restaurants. Caroline is a rising junior at Boston University studying public relations. She is a member of the track and field team and the co-founder and co-president of Run Your City Boston. She enjoys writing, reading, and going to the movies. Please join or follow Run Your City on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runyourcitybos/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575604726242]

JD Tremblay, Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy

My guest today is JD Tremblay, an integrated engineer fromWestern University, an ultra-endurance triathlete, a certified naturopath practitioner, Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy [https://hungrywarrioracademy.com/], and a best-selling author. With over a decade of military service and experience in firefighting and search and rescue, he brings a real-world understanding of discipline, resilience, and performance under pressure. As one of only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca – 10 full Ironman triathlons in 10 consecutive days - JD helps men regulate their nervous system, build structure, and create sustainable high performance through simple, repeatable systems. Please join in and rate our conversation on SpeakerHub: https://speakerhub.com/cta/z8h6Ia

Dan Forward, Co-Director of Jamaica Pond Parkrun

My guest today is Dan Forward, who has been the co-directorof Jamaica Pond Parkrun [https://www.parkrun.us/jamaicapond/] since 2018. Parkrun is a free, 5K community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. Dan began running in 2011 during law school and is now a multiple-time Boston Marathoner with a personalbest of 2:43. He lives in Jamaica Plain with his wife, Sara, and their dog.

Aliese Lash, Captain of PIONEERS Run Crew and Race Director of the 26.TRUE Marathon

My guest today is Aliese Lash (MSW, LICSW), a Boston-based mother, psychotherapist, runner, community organizer, run crew leader, and race director. She is the Owner of Liberated Light Counseling [https://www.liberatedlightcounseling.com/], a Field Advisor at Boston College School of Social Work, a Licensure Equity Coach through the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Captain of PIONEERS Run Crew [https://www.pioneersrc.com/], and Race Director of 26.TRUE Maratho [https://www.instagram.com/26.truemarathon/]n. She is passionate about making high-quality and culturally responsive holistic health care equitable, accessible, and inclusive to the people who have been historically marginalized.