Meet the Experts

Robert Smith
Owner/Creator


Running History
Started running at age 12 to keep up with Dad while he jogged in the park. First taste of success was during eighth-grade year (BHMS county champs). Ran varsity four years in High School (Huntington East). Selected three times all-state in Cross Country. Ran for Marshall University, three years on scholarship. Made USA national duathlon team four times, raced at Duathlon World Championships twice. Have completed iron and sprint distance triathlons, marathons, adventure races, and multiple mountain and road bike races.

Motivation
My nephew Preston Brewster

Favorite Quote
Adversity causes some to break, causes others to break records

Favorite Running Memory
First college race after two years of physical therapy following auto accident
 

Drew Watson
Sales Specialist

Running History
Started running competitively in seventh grade at Barboursville Middle School. Ran four years of cross country and track at Cabell Midland High School, where we were State Champions three times in cross country and State Champions in track in my senior year. Was also team senior co-captain for both teams. Ran for Marshall University for three years.

Motivation
To look good for the ladies. Haha

Favorite Quote
Pressure is nothing more than the shadow of great opportunity. - Michael Johnson

Favorite Running Memory
The first was from my freshman year at Midland when we placed second at the State Meet we were not picked in the top three. The second was my first college race in Chicago.
 

Brian Bridgewater

Sales Specialist

Running History

I started running in middle school with Track being my main focus and running with my dad and sister for fun outside of season practices. I ran for the high school cross country team as an 8^th grader because my sister had gotten me interested in cross country rather than track. I ran at Cabell Midland cross country for 5 years and track for 4 years. I was part of the state championship team for 3 years and was All-State my senior year (2005). I decided to focus on academics in college, but I continue to run recreationally with my dog and friends.

Motivation

I was initially motivated by the competition of running, but now it is mainly for my own enjoyment.

Favorite Quote

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

Favorite Running Memory

Church Camp workout days with the Midland Cross guys.

Doc Smith

Robert's Dog

Running History

Started running around with my brothers and sisters when I was about 2 months old. I was worried when I was taken from my farm that my new family would be boring. Luckily they both love to explore outside and run too. I mainly run with my mom. My dad takes it to seriously, he's always telling me to run relaxed and smooth, I just want to be silly and goofy. Now days I like to just run local races. Its awesome because everyone knows me, they're always yelling my name and petting me (I don't even have to come in first place).

Motivation
If I don't run, I'm afraid dad wont let me hang out at the shop anymore.

Favorite Quote
Man is a dog's best friend

Favorite Running Memory
The first time a couple little people watched me run on the treadmill, they thought it was great. I thought it was funny the way they laughed. I don't think its particularly funny when I see people running on the treadmill though.