OUR TEAM
Mike Cosentino
Chief Running Officer
My Perfect Run: A long, tasty, single track trail deep inside the Chattahoochee National Forest with a couple of friends, my ultra-dogs, a big bag of peanuts, and a very cold microbrew waiting at the finish.
Originally From: Elkhart, IN
Best Advice: Sign up early for a goal race. It will save money on registration, make sure the race doesn’t sell out before I’m signed up, and it will keep me motivated and committed to train for the race.
What Keeps Me Going: My wife & kids.
Steve DeMoss
Manager Marietta
My Perfect Run: Big mountains, rugged terrain, early morning start, go all day.
Originally From: St. Louis, MO
Best Advice: Follow your passion.
What Keeps Me Going: Running is the fuel that stokes the engine (or maybe it's Cool Mint Chocolate Clif Bars?).
Matt Morlen
General Manager Alpharetta
My Perfect Run: Early spring morning running the trails at Sope Creek.
Originally From: Marietta, GA
Best Advice: Live in the present and don’t sweat the small stuff
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What Keeps Me Going: Coffee.
Jason Toney
Senior Manager, Community Connections & Special Events
My Perfect Run: A cool Fall morning on the Cochran Shoals/Sope Creek Trails.
Originally From: Melbourne, Florida
Best Advice: For every uphill, there is a downhill.
What Keeps Me Going: Whatever the next day has to offer, whether it be a great run, meal, or drink!
Jay Stephenson
General Manager/Owner Cartersville
My Perfect Run: Any run that involves hilly terrain and good company!
Originally From: Atlanta, GA
Best Advice: Train and enjoy life with patience and freedom by balancing your focused hard days with some days that are totally relaxed and super easy! Exercise in a big group some days and other days all by yourself! Be kind with yourself and your body!
What Keeps Me Going: Being around people that are positive and encouraging!
Alex Rodriguez
General Manager/Owner Cumming / Dawsonville
My Perfect Run: Tempo Run
Originally From: Mexico
Best Advice: When life gives you lemons, make orange juice and let the world wonder how you did it!
What Keeps Me Going: My wife and kids.
Fe Rodriguez
General Manager/Owner Cumming / Dawsonville
My Perfect Run: Any run in the woods with the sound and feel of nature around me!
Originally From: Tucker, GA
Best Advice: Live in each moment and Be a light to others!
What Keeps Me Going: A healthy heart, mind, and soul! And of course my family! : )
Fernando Del Valle
Director, Foundation Retail Brookhaven / Decatur / Kennesaw / Midtown / Suwanee
My Perfect Run: The last one!
Running around the National Parks in Utah was, to say the least, life changing! I had never felt so close to nature as I did there. Never had I experienced such energy, such an overwhelming feeling from any other place.
Originally From: New York, NY
Best Advice: Train as you race. Keep your body straight, it will help your form and your mindset. When the pain starts, and it will, remember, that too will pass! And when all else fails, smile!
What Keeps Me Going: All that lies ahead; the hope for a better day; the run ahead; life’s grand adventure ahead…
Abby Loggins
Owner/General Manager Braselton
My Perfect Run: A cool, crisp fall morning immediately followed by a post-run cup of coffee on my porch…or anytime a Rope Drop at Walt Disney World is involved.
Originally From: Sautee-Nacoochee, GA
Best Advice: Do less. Be more.
What Keeps Me Going: My family, my friends, and my community.
Zack Loggins
Owner/General Manager Braselton
My Perfect Run: Cool morning on the trails at Chicopee Woods or mile repeats.
Originally From: Gainesville, GA
Best Advice: You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky (but also Michael Scott)
What Keeps Me Going: My family and my desire to make a lasting positive impact.
Chris Collado
General Manager Melbourne
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Andrae Williams
Ride Experience Manager Brookhaven / Midtown
My Perfect Run: My perfect ride would be Mountain biking out in the North Georgia Mountains, or the West coast trails. Where the atmosphere is relaxing and allows me to leave all concerns behind.
Originally From: Tampa, FL
Best Advice: It’s better to be safe, than sorry.
What Keeps Me Going:
What keeps me going is the understanding of community and family. We are stronger, together!
Rick Ross
Owner/General Manager South Fulton
My Perfect Run: My perfect run is running through the City of South Fulton.
Originally From: Atlanta, GA
Best Advice: Always be willing to lend a helping hand and to serve your fellow man.
What Keeps Me Going: My relationship with God.
Dawn Ross
Owner/General Manager South Fulton
My Perfect Run: My perfect walk would be with a great landscape, such as a water view, or through a bustling metropolis.
Originally From: Hartford, CT
Best Advice: Always treat others with the upmost respect.
What Keeps Me Going: My relationship with God.
LaQuanda Atkins
Store Manager South Fulton
My Perfect Run: My perfect walk would be with a great landscape, such as a water view, or through a bustling metropolis.
Originally From: Atlanta, Ga
Best Advice: It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.
What Keeps Me Going: God, my child, and a healthy mind, body, and soul.
Matthew Nathan
Store Manager Decatur
My Perfect Run: Weekend morning long run on the beltline with friends.
Originally From: Dunwoody, GA
Best Advice: The best shoes are those that make you excited to lace up and go for a run, walk, or hike!
What Keeps Me Going: Being part of a supportive, inclusive, and driven community and always having a race on the calendar.
Molly Southern
Store Manager Kennesaw
My Perfect Run: Early morning on the beach on Hilton Head Island.
Originally From: Marietta, GA
Best Advice: Running is 90% mental and the rest is physical.
What Keeps Me Going: All the medals!
Carolyn Cooper
Manager Marietta
My Perfect Run: Running along the Chattahoochee on a crisp, cool day!
Originally From: Winter Park, Florida
Best Advice: Keep going!
What Keeps Me Going: Family, friends, and looking forward to new adventures.
Austin Elder
Store Manager Midtown
My Perfect Run: A crisp, fall morning on a trail in the mountains.
Originally From: Cartersville, GA
Best Advice: Keep pushing forward. If you can't run, go for a walk.
What Keeps Me Going: My family, a post-run beer with friends.
Edward Hargrove
Store Manager Suwanee
My Perfect Run: Any early morning run that is nice and quiet, where I can gather my thoughts and start my day in a positive way.
Originally From: Montgomery, Alabama
Best Advice: Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.
What Keeps Me Going: My Family
Lauren Hadley
Store Manager Brookhaven
My Perfect Run: My perfect ride is spending the day at Dirty Sheets gravel trail with some buddies, knocking out the 20-mile gravel loop!
Originally From: Atlanta, GA
Best Advice: Ride as much, or as little, or as long, or as short as you feel. But ride.
What Keeps Me Going: Coffee and sunny days!
Alissa McGinn
Store Manager Cumming
My Perfect Run: A warm, sunny run at the greenway with my favorite tunes and a comfy pair of running shoes!
Originally From: Baycliff, Texas
Best Advice: If the shoe fits and you love it, buy it in every color!
What Keeps Me Going: My husband, kids, fur babies and Nespresso!
Sarah Madrid
Store Manager Dawsonville
My Perfect Run: A park run in the fall or an early morning hike!
Originally From: Cumming, GA
Best Advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff!
What Keeps Me Going: My family…and coffee.
Ryan Kyranakis
Store Manager Braselton
My Perfect Run: A warm day on a red dirt road in the middle of nowhere Alabama.
Originally From: Mobile, AL
Best Advice: Test your limits on occasion just to see what you are capable of.
What Keeps Me Going: Trying to be a good example for my kids in all aspects of life.
