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University Store Staff Bios 2009
University Store Staff Bios 2009
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Chris Elkins has been in the running industry for over eleven years, seven of those at Run For Your Life. He and his wife bought the University location in 2005 and he is the resident shoe geek who knows everything possible about shoes. He loves to run, and has competed in a marathon, numerous half marathons and lots of 5Ks. He also loves cycling, basketball and tennis and, as a result of his passion for these sports he has personally experienced virtually every injury and is happy to share his recovery secrets. Outside of the store, Chris loves to follow sports (especially teams from Tennessee) and hang out with his awesome wife, son, and their dogs. |
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Mary Kathryn Elkins has been working at Run For Your Life since buying the University location with her husband in the spring of 2005. She started running while a student at Davidson College and has since run two marathons, a multitude of half marathons and has added swimming and biking into the mix to compete regularly in triathlons. She completed her first Iron Distance triathlon in the fall of 2008. Mary Kathryn is a certified personal trainer and is passionate about educating new fitness enthusiasts. She is loving her new role as mother to Nolan, born in November 2009. When she has a free moment she reads as much as possible, enjoys cooking and does lots and lots of laundry!
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Kara Pettie has been working at Run For Your Life since March of 2008 and has loved every minute of it. Originally from Rochester, NY, the proud Yankee is a former collegiate soccer player turned runner. She has completed numerous 5, 8 and 10K's, 2 half marathons and recently completed her second full marathon. Aside from running, Kara enjoys biking, swimming, traveling, playing sports and being outside in the sun. Kara finds helping runners, both new and experienced, find the right shoe is the most rewarding part of her job. Her advice? "Keep up the good work, keep smiling and have fun! PS- don't forget to unroll your pant legs on the way out!"
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Rob Allen has been with RFYL for 8 years. He has been running for about 20 years and has participated in various events including marathons, half marathons, 5k's, as well as triathlons. He loves encouraging customers to lead an active lifestyle. In his off time he enjoys kayaking, fishing, cycling, cooking, and traveling with his wife. He and his wife are parents to Mason who was born in March 2010!
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Bryan Weinstein Has been at Run For Your Life since May of 2010. After moving to Charlotte from Miami,
FL and trying to figure out what to do with his life (more school? Boring 9-5
job?) He got lucky and landed a job at RFYL and realized that working with runners
is what makes him happy. Bryan has
run numerous half-marathons and is now really involved in the Charlotte
triathlon scene and will compete in an Ironman in 2011. Outside of work Bryan loves traveling to races and finding a different pizza restaurant every weekend. He is also a fan
of all Miami sports and is a converted Charlotte Bobcats fan.
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Rachel Brand has been working at Run For Your Life since the summer of 2008 but has been running since high school. Starting off as a soccer player, Rachel realized that her true passion came from running on the field and not from the game itself. She has completed 2 half marathons, along with various 5 and 10k's. She is currently training for her 3rd half marathon, first triathlon, and her first half ironman later this year. Rachel’s full-time job is as a Guidance Counselor and Assistant Cross Country Coach at Mallard Creek High School. Besides working, she loves swimming, dancing, hiking, and just hanging out with friends. A transplant from Boulder, Colorado, Rachel wants to thank everyone for their Southern Hospitality! |
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Mackenzie Pierce is the new face around the University store. Making her way back South after a career in Cross Country and Track and Field at The University of California, Berkley, Mackenzie has enjoyed getting to know the awesome Charlotte-area running community. Also an assistant Cross Country and Track and Field coach at UNC Charlotte, Mackenzie's favorite part of joining the Run For Your Life family is the daily inspiration from our customers, you guys rock! When she is not running with her (new!) dog, or scheming up plans for her first triathlon in the Spring, you'll find Mackenzie hunting for the Queen City's best coffee spots and sniffing out new loops for training!
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