Writing an excellent LinkedIn recommendation is an often-overlooked skill that can help you stand out from the pack. A recommendation that makes people take notice can help out a connection in their search for future work. And it’s key for building long-term relationships for your own career. Luckily, writing a…

Business and running share many more similarities than you’d imagine. In fact, Michael Capiraso, the former CEO of New York Road Runners (NYRR), believes that business and distance running are two sides of the same coin. In business, someone must prepare carefully when laying the groundwork for a safe yet…

Michael Capiraso on a Lifetime of Running in New York City Michael Capiraso’s life has been defined by a long career in business marketing, leadership, and brand development, and running. In the last decade-plus, these things have intertwined. From 2015–2020, Michael was President and CEO of New York Road Runners…

JoggingBuddy announced an important addition to its board in June 2021 after naming Michael Capiraso as an advisor and shareholder. Capiraso served as the former CEO and president of New York Road Runners before joining JoggingBuddy in his new role. …

With more and more people getting vaccinated for COVID-19, NYC running events are landing back on the schedule for late spring and beyond. So, if you spent a lot of time running solo in 2020, it’s high time to show off your running prowess and join others for a race…

JoggingBuddy is a platform that helps people to buddy-up for a walk, jog and run. Launched in 2009, it now has members in over 100 countries! JoggingBuddy has big plans this year to bring even more awareness to fitness and the importance of daily physical activity as COVID-19 begins to…

Michael Capiraso Shares 6 Effective Listening Tips for Quality Leadership Michael Capiraso, the former president and CEO of New York Road Runners (NYRR), knows all too well that quality leadership relies heavily on listening skills. Business leaders become more effective when they know how to listen, and recent studies confirm…

Runners are social. Not necessarily chatty-social but competitive-social and supportive-social. That’s why social media is such a great tool for connecting with other runners and sharing stories of triumph, as well as challenges. Michael Capiraso sat down with Tina Muir, the host of The Running for Real podcast, to discuss…

When one thinks of the New York City Marathon, one cannot help but think of Michael Capiraso . The two are synonymous because of his time with the New York Road Runners. Recognized as a visionary and transformative leader, Michael is the former CEO and president of NYRR. …