Meet The FF Cbus Staff

Tim Flahaven – Owner

Fleet Feet Sports, Columbus has been owned and operated since 2004 by Tim Flahaven. You'll find Tim nothing but 100% engaged and concerned about his customers in order to ensure them a proper fitting in order to successfully pursue their goals. Tim spends time working with various training groups - MIT and others - helping to encourage people from all walks of life to enjoy a more healthy lifestyle. Tim has been running for a long time, a very long time. He still races on occasion but is more interested in logging the interminable base miles in preparation for some indeterminable race. EMAIL - tim@fleetfeetcolumbus.com

Jeff Henderson – Store manager - mit coach - Team Sales

Jeff is the most recent addition of Fleet Feet. He is the head boys cross country coach at Thomas Worthington High School. Jeff grew up in Worthington and developed his love for running early as he went to watch and eventually run in local road races with his family. He has a passion for running and strives to help those around him adopt that same passion. In addition to working at Fleet Feet Jeff is the speed coach for MIT as well as working with Premier Sports to put on some of the finest running events in the nation. Jeff is also one of the easiest people to find out on the running paths as he is unofficially the tallest runner in Columbus. EMAIL - jeff@fleetfeetcolumbus.com

Chelsea Caslow - Store Manager

Chelsea was one of the original crew that helped Tim open the store in 2004. She has been fitting shoes for five years and can help literally anyone find footwear that is appropriate for them. She managed the Fleet Feet Savannah store for over a year and we are thrilled to have her back. Chelsea is also responsible for ordering our apparel and can help runners and walkers find the best gear available. EMAIL - chelsea@fleetfeetcolumbus.com

DAVE CALVERT – Store manager

The man, the myth, the legend, Dave, is a three-time Boston qualifier, who joined the Fleet Feet crew in January 2009. When he heard Fleet Feet had an opening he thought it would be the perfect way to incorporate his passion for running with work. Dave loves running and recently achieved his goal of breaking 3 hours in the marathon with a 2:58 at the 2009 Columbus Marathon. Essentially, Dave's a beast. Don't mess with Dave.

EMAIL - dave@fleetfeetcolumbus.com

Natalie Capretta - Accessory Buyer

Natalie could really be the best thing since sliced bread. She's enthusiastic, energetic and cares about YOU! She also has a good bit of style and smarts. We'll disregard the fact that she was a pole vaulter and rides a crotch rocket, only because she is so good at what she does. She knows how loves to help customers find the right FIT, and loves to help people.

libby hoffman - sales associate

Libby is a recent convert to the world of the distance runner. Libby is a legend on the track circuit. Her days on the tracks of Otterbein College and Whetstone High School were spent primarily as a sprinter and hurdler. She is wisely beginning to test the waters of a distance runner, yet is not too excited about...yet! In the meantime, she coaches hurdlers at Westerville Central High School, where they will surely honor her with a bronze statue upon the completion of her coaching career.

Isaac Szana - Sales Associate

Isaac fancies himself a runner, but usually only about 7 months out of the year. We are thrilled to be teaching Isaac the art of a properly fit shoe. Isaac is currently pursuing a degree of some sort at various institutions of higher learning. If you miss Isaac in the store you may see him at a TWHS cross country practice where he is the boy's assistant coach, or out on the streets with his new toy/death trap/motorcycle.

JEANNIE MOK-MILES – SALES ASSOCIATE

Jeannie, an experienced runner, has been with Fleet Feet’s Marathoner In Training program for the past few sessions and joined the Fleet Feet crew in January 2009. She works for JPMorgan Chase during the day and at Fleet Feet Sports during the weekends. She is the resident expert on properly fitted sports bras for women, having spent time working at Victoria's Secret Sport. If you see Jeannie, tell her we need a picture of her ASAP!

Lydia Whittington - Freakin' Genious

While not practicing the art of FIT Lydia is off training to save the world. She is wicked smart and also love to help customers find the right FIT, and live a healthier lifestyle. Lydia will next be seen walking on Mars, your first female president, or playing in your local Philharmonic.

Ben Heimlich - Das Waterboy

Not much else to say except that he's a heck of a waterboy...MITers owe their lives, or at least their runs to him. And Chelsea's younger brother.

What's New at Fleet Feet Sports Columbus!

With CEP's medical background and medi-usa's ultimate compression technology, the concept of compression socks for runners and other athletes has been taken to the next level. You can see increases in performance by up to 5% as well as a drastic reduction in recovery time and increase in lactic acid metabolization. The many benefits of CEP compression socks are truly unparalleled. CEP has already become a household name in the athletic community in Europe and is quickly becoming a household name in the endurance athlete community here in the states.

ROCKTAPE is the only Kinesiology tape engineered to meet the demands of endurance athletes like runners, swimmers and cyclists. Unlike other products, ROCKTAPE can be used both to apply compression to promote recovery, or decompression to relieve pain and swelling. Similar to the Kinesiology tape in the Olympics and that Lance Armstrong wrote about in “Every Second Counts”, ROCKTAPE is used by professional and amateur athletes everywhere.

Experia is anatomically engineered for aero-dynamic fit and protection without weight. Designed for high performance runners, cyclists, hikers and fitness walkers who prefer a minimal amount of foot protection.

Who doesn't love "flip-flop weather?" It doesn't matter if you're in sunny Florida and experiencing it, or in snowy Canada and dreaming about it. July is the time to be certain you're fitted with the perfect summer sandals. Stop in today to get your pair of SOLE Sport Flips.

The Trigger Point Performance Foot and Lower Leg Kit is just what you need if you are a runner, walker, cyclist, or you just want the benefits of a great massage in the comfort of your own home. It consists of all the tools necessary to go through the detailed How-To section as well as the REGEN Class. For more details and other products check out http://www.tptherapy.com/

Check out our new paint job!

We still have a little bit of work to do, but stop in soon to see the exciting changes!

Fleet Feet Pub Runs

Join us every Thursday at the store at 6:30pm for funs runs followed by a social at JC's Pub (under new ownership and soon to be renamed Skybox Sports Pub)

Fleet Feet will be offering special deals in the store following each run.

The pub will be offering domestic bucket deal (6/$10) and 15% off Tarantos Pizza!

Train for your 1st 5k with us!

Want to get motivated?

No Boundaries is America's most popular 5K training program! Developed by Fleet Feet and New Balance No Boundaries will enable anyone - regardless of physical condition to get out, get moving and complete your first 5K!

No Boundaries provides you with expert training, technical running apparel and the motivation to get out, get active and to have fun!

The summer session just started, but it's not too late to sign up. Stop by the store for more details click here to sign up!

If you are passionate about your life, your fitness, and your sports, come join us. You'll see what we mean when we say, "Vive Bien Con Pasion."

Get Fit. Stay Fit. Live Fit.

Save the date of September 5th, 2010. M3S has just gotten approval to launch a new event on Labor Day weekend. Details will be released next week. Have you ever run a “half of a half” before?….Get ready because the Emerald City Half and Quarter Marathon is coming!

M3S Sports celebrates Thanksgiving, Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish Festival, so, why not Oktoberfest? Join us September 24th, 2010.

Who says Michael Jackson and his sparkly glove are gone forever? Bring him back to life in the Dead Celebrity 3 Miler! Come dressed as your favorite celebrity and join us for the fastest way to kick off your Halloween evening. October 2010!

"Just Walk" is free and open to anyone interested in taking steps for their health. Come and enjoy a rejuvenating walk in the park. Board-certified cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir, other specialists, and additional healthcare professionals can provide support and answer questions.