Early Call Time

The podcast where we discuss issues and news in the road race industry and get to know some of the people who keep it running! Hosted by Eli Asch (Race Director, Twin Cities In Motion/Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon) and Tony Yamanaka Brand Partnerships Director, BibRave), the ECT Pod features monthly interviews with some of the most interesting people in the running industry as well as lively banter about issues facing the mass participation endurance sports event industry. All opinions expressed on the ECT Pod are our own. So blame us for anything you disagree with, not our employers. Have any feedback for us or requests of who you want to hear interviewed on the show? Contact us at earlycalltimepod@gmail.com Facebook: @EarlyCallTimePod Instagram: @EarlyCallTimePod Twitter: @EarlyPod

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Early Call Time Episode 26: Jared Rohatinsky (CEO, Brooksee/OYO Racing)

November 12, 2020 • Early Call Time Pod • Season 1 • Episode 26

In this month's interview episode, Tony and Eli talk to Jared Rohatinsky, CEO of Brooksee and and a member of Utah's famous "running Rohatinsky family." Brooksee, best-known for its series of screaming fast Revel races, is also responsible for what the guys think is one of the most exciting running industry innovations to come out during the pandemic: OYO (as in "On Your Own") racing.

In this interview Jared reveals how OYO was born out of dissatisfaction with existing virtual race options, how its unique set of in-house core competencies allowed Brooksee to realize this concept (a degree from MIT is involved...), the ins and outs of their extensive results verification process, and what's next for OYO (and if you're interested in partnering to bring OYO to your city, you may like what you hear).

Jared also lets us know what wet end-of-race-day tradition he and the rest of the Brooksee crew are looking forward to when traditional in-person racing returns....But until then, if you're looking for the closest thing you can get to an in-person race experience, you should check out OYO!

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