Episode 167: Kelvin Quang: 3RUN7

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelvinquang/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelvin Quang</a> is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threerunseven/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3Run7</a>, one of the fastest-growing (and coolest) run clubs in Indianapolis. But even if you're not local, you should listen.</p><p>During this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-61174071" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Huug</a> and <a href="https://goodr.com/ALLYB" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodr</a>, we talk about:</p><ul><li>How 3Run7 started as a tiny group chat called "Runners Boys Club" </li><li>Why keeping it free is central to the mission — running as one of the most accessible sports out there</li><li>The story behind the name 3Run7 (Indianapolis's 317 area code) and designing the brand colors after the Indianapolis flag and the Pacers</li><li>Someone getting the 3Run7 logo tattooed on their leg </li><li>The limited monthly sticker drop that gets people showing up every week just to earn one</li></ul><ul><li>Measuring the club's success by who comes back, not just who shows up once</li><li>Running cross country and track at Warren Central High School, and his first (and so far only) marathon at Monumental in 2024</li><li>Running without tracking time or mileage 🤯</li><li>Teaching himself photography, videography, and graphic design from scratch to build the 3Run7 brand</li></ul><ul><li>His mind-blowing side hustle 🦁</li><li>His family's story immigrating from Vietnam as refugees and growing up without plumbing or reliable electricity</li><li>His running mantra, "This is easy," and why he thinks running without music can be its own form of meditation</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Previous Guests Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-124-nicole-linn-you-cant-call-me-slow-i-already-did/id1681291349?i=1000725123295" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Linn</a> (@belowaveragerunning) - Episode 124</li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-31-crazy-little-badass/id1681291349?i=1000633574095" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trena Roudebush</a> - Episode 31</li><p><br /></p></ul><p><strong>Sponsor Details</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-61174071" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Huug</a> - Use ALLYB for 15% off, stacks with their buy 3, get 1 free offer</li><li><a href="https://goodr.com/ALLYB" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodr</a> - Use ALLYB for $10 off your first order</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Other Links</strong></p><ul><li>Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allytbrett_runs/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@allytbrett_runs</a></li><li><a href="https://athletebouquets.com/pages/email-signup-form" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Finish Lines &amp; Milestones weekly newsletter</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>This is a <a href="https://sandyboyproductions.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SandyBoy Productions</a> podcast.</p>