Staff

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  Kevin

  Kevin Ridley has been at The Run Inn for 21 years. Kevin is a big soccer fan and also loves to run, especially in his current favorite, the Brooks Glycerin. Kevin is a big fan of the 5km. Inspired by his Dad, who raised 8 kids, Kevin has kids of his own in addition to all of us “kids” working at the store. When he’s not working hard at the store, you may find him strolling the beaches of Hawaii, a favorite place to get away.

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  Chris Cole

  As one of the original founding partners of the Run Inn , Chris enjoys long bike rides, short cab rides to the pub and doesn't like long walks along the beach. A self professed shoe geek AKA "the master shoe fitter" with 30 years shoe fitting, highlights include: designing and creating the new shop in Kerrisdale ( July 2013) and being in Istanbul in 2005 to watch LFC win its 5th European cup. When not in the shop selling he is usually on his bike or in the pool.

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  Steve Nobbs

  Australian born Partner Steve Nobbs has been here since the beginning.

  Steve's love of running has been a lifelong endeavor going back to his childhood days in Sydney where he established a distinguished career in track to State and National levels in middle distance events. Later, trading in his spikes he even threw in a 30min 10k, 1.09 Half M and 2.26 Marathon to prove there was more to running “than just” doing it in circles.

  Today it's running to stay fit, leaving track to his son Tom to follow in his footsteps and give back his knowledge and advice to fit and help anyone who comes into The Run Inn looking for a better and healthier lifestyle - with the best tools possible.

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  Anthony Leo- The Protégé/ Stunt Double

  Anthony has been with the Run Inn for over 4 years now, with the pleasure of working at both the Kerrisdale and Delta store respectively. He is currently a full-time student finishing his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Anthony is a huge soccer, running and gym fanatic. He loves to run in the BMO Half-Marathon competing for a new personal best every year. Also a self-proclaimed sneaker head.

  He goes by either Anthony, Leo, or sometimes on occasion, Chris (no, they are not related and yes that is why he got the job!).

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  Alex Bradshaw

  Alex Bradshaw, “A-team” affiliate, has been with the Run Inn for three years now, starting in high school and has continued with us as part time staff. She’s completed a number of half marathons and is showing no signs of stopping. Her Nike Free 5.0’s keep her fast and comfortable for every distance. When Alex isn’t helping out with the Half Marathon Clinic or fitting customers, she can be found working out at CrossFit covered in chalk.

  Alex is currently studying Kinesiology and is hoping to pursue a career in sports nutrition. Outside of working out and going to school Alex enjoys spending time outside hiking, surfing, or exploring the great outdoors. We dare you to not crack a smile while sitting down with this goofy gal!

  Alex Libonati

  Alex Libonati, the other half to the “A-team” at the shop. Alex has been working at the Tsawwassen shop for five years now and is an avid runner and shopaholic. She’s completed several half marathons, 10km, and short distance races throughout North America. When Alex isn’t gearing up for her next race in her Nike Zoom Structure shoes, she is busy baking in the kitchen.

  Along with culinary training, Alex’s Italian background and creative side gives her all the ingredients needed to be a tremendous cook and baker. When you come in you will not only get a great fitting, but possibly a sampling of her latest creation!

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  Lindsay Nidoski

  Lindsay Nidoski is one of our newest members to The Run Inn stores and is already apart of the family. Lindsay’s running career started in 2011 and is blooming before our eyes. This humble runner is shaving minutes off her time with every race and is always hungry for more. She has her sights on many more half marathons for her and her Nike Lunarglides for 2014!

  When Lindsay isn’t working in the shop you can find her working hard at the gym. Lindsay is currently studying Business at Langara College and is fascinated with pursuing a career in Marketing. Her previous Kinesiology studies and interest in fitness makes Lindsay a great member to the Run Inn community and team. We can’t help but love this little runner, and we know you will too!

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  Rebecca Tait

  Rebecca Tait (RT) has been apart of the Run Inn team since 2010 and is one of our best members! Her love and knowledge for running and the human body makes her the perfect person to ask regarding your health and fitness needs. RT has completed numerous half marathons and has goals set to do more. When she isn’t training in her Nike Free 5.0’s or Nike Lunar 2’s, Rebecca is busy perusing a career in massage therapy. Outside of the Delta or Vancouver shop RT’s interests include beach walks, animals, and sampling artisan bakery shops. This smart and funny employee is a pleasure to work and run with, come on in and see why we can’t get enough of RT!

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  Louise Southwood

  Louise joined the Run Inn team a little over a year ago has been fully involved in its community ever since. She is an avid barefoot runner and prefers the trails to the tarmac. Her distance of choice is the half marathon and has completed over fifteen of these in four different countries (and is constantly trying to improve on her personal best time!).

  Her favorite shoe is the Vibram Five Fingers but has also been seen sporting the Brooks Pureflow on occaision. Louise is a professional Classical guitarist who teaches and performs throughout BC.

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  Lori

  Lori joined the Run Inn in August, 2013 after many years of working in the health care system. She enjoys long distance running and has completed six marathons and more than thirty half marathons. Her favourite race so far was the New York City Marathon. Lori prefers a neutral cushioned shoe for running and has fallen in love with her Hoka Bondi B’s for long runs.

  She also runs in Brooks Ghost and Saucony Triumph on shorter runs and treats her feet to a pair of Nike Free 3.0’s after her long runs. In her spare time Lori enjoys growing orchids, African violets and other gesneriads and is the librarian for the Vancouver African Violet and Gesneriad Society. She lives in a floating home with her husband, three cats and five birds.