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Our trained professionals know first hand the importance of a good fit. Meet our team of knowledgeable staff members. Each team member below is full-time or has been on staff for more than a year.
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Dave Zimmer owner and team member since October 1996
Hometown: Park Ridge, Illinois
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Dave started running in 1979 to stay fit for baseball and football. He loved it so much that it became his passion. He has competed in the Powerman Duathlon Series in United States and Australia.
Favorite… piece of advice: “never say never”
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Lisa Zimmer owner and team member since October 1997
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David Dowd team member since August 1998
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Running Experience and Accomplishments: David has completed 18 ultra marathons ranging from 50K -100K in distance. He has been a regular contributor of running shoe reviews to Inside Triathlon Magazine since 2001.
Favorite… running story: “involves Wisconsin prairie dogs and monkey pox. It is a long story. As for a favorite quote and piece of advice, they are one in the same... ‘keep it real!’”
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John Lenart team member since September 2001
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Running Experience and Accomplishments: A triathlete for 20 years, John has completed more than 90 triathlons including numerous Half Ironman races and Ironman Florida in 2001. He is a Team in Training Triathlon Coach, four-time marathoner and has completed various adventure races.
Favorite… inspirational saying: “Res Firma Mitescere Nescit!” Translation, “A Firm Resolve Is Not Easily Weakened." |
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Heather Rivera team member since March 2003
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Heather began running over six years ago and has participated in two Winter Warriors half-marathon training programs.
Favorite… piece of advice: “Body Glide is your best friend” |
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Jamie Chichester team member since June 2003
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Jamie has been recreational runner for more than seven years and has finished over 50 races including twelve marathons.
Favorite… piece of advice: “Have fun. And black coffee and chocolate donughts before races.” |
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Mark Colpoys team member since June 2003
Hometown: East Greenbush, New York
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Mark has been running for over 27 years and is a three-time LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon finisher.
Favorite… race outside of the Chicago area: “the Delaware YMCA Buffalo Turkey Trot, the oldest race in America.” |
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Gina Gleason team member since October 2003
Hometown: Frankfort, Michigan
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Gina has been running for over 5 years. She has completed nine marathons, including three Boston Marathons. She is currently training for Ironman Florida.
Favorite… piece of advice: “do not eat a very large bag of peanut M&Ms right before doing a speed workout.” |
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Gabi Perez team member since July 2004 |
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Spencer Wilbanks team member since April 2005
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Spencer has been running since he ran the Peachtree Road Race 10k with his father when he was 12. Since 2000, he has enjoyed training for and running marathons and half marathons.
Favorite… races: Grandma's Marathon, the March Madness Half Marathon, and the Great Western Half |
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Eric Rabbers team member since May 2005
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Running Experience and Accomplishments: Eric has been running for 6 years and has completed 5 half-marathons and countless shorter races. His most recent accomplishment is completing the Pike's Peak Ascent.
Favorite… races: Hustle Up The Hancock, Shamrock Shuffle, Park Forest Scenic 10 Mile.
Favorite… quote : "If you have a body, you are an athlete" -Bill Bowerman
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Jeremy Schapiro team member since September 2006
Hometown: Minneapolis
Favorite... race memory: "Nike Run Hit Remix 2006...Being the very last runner to leave Young MC at mile 1 - that's right, they were taking down the markers - and Digital Underground at mile 2. Nothing like some sprint-dance-sprint intervals..."
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