Hello, Quad Cities! Jackie, Sydney, Ginny, Ivy and I are thrilled to be serving this growing community through the many offerings at our store! The opportunity (as a family) to step back into the community that helped first develop in me my passion as a runner was one that we could not pass up. Our great aim is to offer unparalleled service and expertise via our incredible staff team, present an unrivaled selection of the industry's leading brands and products and to meaningfully engage, in a tireless fashion, a community of runners, walkers, on-my-feet-all-day-ers, and nonprofit entities in need of a strong partner and advocate. We understand the importance of the right FIT, be it your footwear, apparel, accessories, or running group. Our operation has little to do with us, and much to do with YOU! However, a little more information on our family: Ivy is our youngest; she was born 6 weeks early and spent some time in the NICU in Iowa City and if you can imagine, she's the feisty fighter of the group! Genevieve (Ginny) is 9 and will make you feel like a comparative Uncle Scrooge with her incessant generosity. She also likes hugs. Sydney is 11 and is clever, creative, high achieving, and wears shoes bigger than her mom's. She's also the "enforcer" when it comes to her sisters following the rules. Jackie is from Ames but grew up a hardcore Hawkeye (what a relief). She gladly attended the University of Iowa and has completed several half marathons and most recently skipped 26.2 and jumped straight into the 50k. She will out-bake you, your mother, or anyone else you'd pit up against her. Jackie manages our team of outfitters and sets the cultural tone in-store. I (Phil) ran my first Bix 7 at age 11 alongside my mother, and quickly fell in love with the sport. I attended Davenport Assumption HS, the University of Iowa, and have, in one way or another, been working in this industry since 2008. I've recently taken to the niche of flat, fast, ultramarathoning. It's silly. Please, stop in the store, send us a note, or find us out on the trails; we can't wait to meet and encourage YOU towards whatever it is you're after!
Where ya from? Davenport, IA
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Sylvan Island
Favorite shoe of all time? Nike Air Skylon (throwback!)
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Put People First - Jackie and I opened our store, and will continue to operate it, because we believe in serving and loving people well; we just happen to have a unique positioning to do this through the sport of running and an informed, focused customer experience.
Favorite QC eatery? Armored Gardens
Not-running hobby? Is bourbon a hobby?
Peanut butter or pickles? Absolutely.
Were ya from? Ames, IA
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Duck Creek trail
Favorite shoe of all time? New Balance Beacon RIP
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? It’s a privilege to serve. It reasonates bc it is so uncommon in our culture to care more about others than yourself. That creates a big impact on people when you are able to do that.
Favorite QC eatery? La Flama and Macs
Not-running hobby? Baking
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut Butter
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Duck Creek trail
Favorite shoe of all time? New Balance Beacon RIP
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? It’s a privilege to serve. It reasonates bc it is so uncommon in our culture to care more about others than yourself. That creates a big impact on people when you are able to do that.
Favorite QC eatery? La Flama and Macs
Not-running hobby? Baking
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut Butter
Where ya from? Clarence, IA
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Illiniwek
Favorite shoe of all time? Brooks PureGrit (may it rest in peace!)
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Work, Sweat, and Live Passionately. I think we should all strive to do the things we love and to put that love and effort into everything we do.
Favorite QC eatery? Floyd's Burgers
Not-running hobby? stand up paddle boarding, hiking, water color painting, reading, cooking
Peanut butter or pickles? Grillos Pickles
Where ya from? Up North, Phillips, Wisconsin
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Illiniwek or Wildcat Den, MRT is always nice too!
Favorite shoe of all time? Currently running in the Hoka Arahi or Nike Pegasus Trail GTX. Work in the Diadora Vigore. All great!
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why?
Do The Right Thing: This is the simplest core value at Fleet Feet, but it isn't always the easiest. Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. This core value keeps us all accountable in every moment and helps me personally continue to improve every day.
Favorite QC eatery? I love Coya's Cafe and Lemongrass in Moline!
Not-running hobby? Camping, hiking, biking, spending time with family.
Peanut butter or pickles? Pickles but they have to be claussens.
Where ya from? Chicago Proper! Specifically, the southside, Go White Sox
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Northern Wisconsin in the summer! The fresh air is unmatched.
Favorite shoe of all time? Brooks Adrenaline, this was the first stability shoe I was fitted for and changed my whole training game
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Do the right thing, this is at the base of every decision I try to make. I like to lead by example for my children, and as long as this is in my mind every step of the way I think the goal will be achieved!
Favorite QC eatery? Me & Billy, I love their Cheese Curds and burgers the most!
Not-running hobby? I love crafting, DIY renovating our home, or spending time out and about with my family.
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Northern Wisconsin in the summer! The fresh air is unmatched.
Favorite shoe of all time? Brooks Adrenaline, this was the first stability shoe I was fitted for and changed my whole training game
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Do the right thing, this is at the base of every decision I try to make. I like to lead by example for my children, and as long as this is in my mind every step of the way I think the goal will be achieved!
Favorite QC eatery? Me & Billy, I love their Cheese Curds and burgers the most!
Not-running hobby? I love crafting, DIY renovating our home, or spending time out and about with my family.
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut butter because it pairs well with so many things!
Where ya from? Crystal Lake, IL.
Favorite place to run (or walk)? On a trail somewhere.
Favorite shoe of all time? A pair of og Vans or the Altra Torin.
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Work, Sweat, and Live Passionately. I believe we were made to live life to the fullest and push ourselves to be better each and every day.
Favorite QC eatery? I refuse to pick one: Armored Gardens, Floyd's, Antonella's, Stevie's Eatz.
Not-running hobby? I like hanging out in the woods. Either throwing frisbees, dodging trees on a bike, or around a fire with a beer and some friends / family.
Peanut butter or pickles? Bread & butter pickles, ftw.
Daniel Lindbloom
Outfitter
Where ya from? Evergreen Park, IL
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Around John Deere
Favorite shoe of all time? Brooks Ravenna
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Lead and influence in all we do.
Favorite QC eatery? Steel Plow
Not-running hobby? Golf
Peanut butter or pickles? Neither. Both are gross
Jack Meyers
Outfitter
Where ya from? Bettendorf
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Along the mighty Missipippi
Favorite shoe of all time? Nike Pegasus 35 Turbo
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why?
Running changes everything. All my best friends I met through running
Favorite QC eatery? Lemongrass Cafe
Not-running hobby? Playing videogames with my little brother
Peanut butter or pickles? Pickles
Tu Ngo
Outfitter
Where ya from? Born in Vietnam. Immigrated to America in 1996. Grew up in South Bend, Indiana.
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Either around the neighborhood or along the river.
Favorite shoe of all time? A Throwback favorite would be the Mizuno Wave Evo Cursoris. Recently, I would unequivocally settle with the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2.
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? "Put People First"- This is similar to the Golden Rule for me. I think people and our relationships give life meaning. Our careers and goals matter most when it impacts others. Fleet Feet Davenport embodies that ethos and I am proud to be a part of it.
Favorite QC eatery? LemonGrass Cafe
Not-running hobby? Hiking! I have experienced hiking all around the country in all seasons. My next bucket list destination is Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut butter!!
Olivia Haas
Outfitter
Where ya from? Normal, IL
Favorite place to run (or walk)? By the river and across the Arsenal bridge.
Favorite shoe of all time? Diadora Atomo
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? "Put People First"
Favorite QC eatery? Armored Gardens!
Not-running hobby? Reading!
Peanut butter or pickles? Pickles all the way.
Amanda Pellin
Outfitter
Where ya from? Quad Cities raised born in Oceanside, California
Favorite place to run (or walk)? I like to walk around Bettendorf
Favorite shoe of all time? The Hoka Bondi
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Put people first is the one core value that resonates with me for the following reason: We all want to be treated great and valued right that is why I lead with treating everyone like my family I like to connect to people and provide great service along with great product I pride myself on being caring and compassionate.
Favorite QC eatery? Riverside Grille
Not-running hobby? Bowling and binging on Netflix
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut Butter
Kara Rohlf
Outfitter
Where ya from? Eldridge, Iowa
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Scott County Park or down by the river
Favorite shoe of all time? The Kinvara
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Create Value with Every Action because this is what is going to help you achieve long term goals and have very positive effects on you and everyone around you.
Favorite QC eatery? Jersey Grille
Not-running hobby? Wrestling or hanging out with my brothers and dog
Peanut butter or pickles? PICKLES
Austin Shepherd
Outfitter
What’s your name? Austin Shepherd
Where ya from? Bettendorf, IA
Favorite place to run (or walk)? My Neighborhood
Favorite shoe of all time? ASICS Novablast
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Create Value With every action - I chose this because it is important to me that a customer knows with every decision I make on what shoes or any other product to bring, I bring what I think will be best for them and not what will make the company the most money.
Favorite QC eatery? The Filling Station
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut Butter
Kailyn Peterson
Outfitter
Where ya from? I’m from Port Byron, Illinois.
Favorite place to run (or walk)? My favorite place to run is in my neighborhood.
Favorite shoe of all time? My favorite shoe for everyday is a hoka bondi 8.
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? “It is a privilege to serve.” It’s a humbling quote and a good reminder.
Favorite QC eatery? Soi 3 cafe in downtown Davenport is pretty special.
Not-running hobby? Anything that involves being outside!
Peanut butter or pickles? Pickles all the way.
Andrew Pena
Outfitter
Where ya from? I was born in the QC but moved to Washington state in the 4th Grade.
Favorite place to run (or walk)? As of recently, I enjoy the River trail in Moline.
Favorite shoe of all time? I'm really starting to dig the Saucony Kinvara.
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? It’s a Pleasure to Serve.
I think it’s a value that I’d want to portray more in my life everyday, because I believe serving others is a step to changing people's lives.
Favorite QC eatery? This is a tough one. I’ve only been back a few years, but I’d say a go to of mine is Your Pie.
Not-running hobby? I like chess and hanging out with friends.
Peanut butter or pickles? Big peanut butter guy!
Ella Welch
Outfitter
Where ya from? Born in Des Moines, grew up in Bettendorf
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Along the Mississippi!
Favorite shoe of all time? Saucony Kinvara
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? “Put people first” this core value resonates with me because I believe that the simplest actions can have a bigger impact. Especially when we go above and beyond to connect with others.
Favorite QC eatery? Soi 3!!
Not-running hobby? Shopping and hanging out with friends and family.
Peanut butter or pickles? 100% pickles.
Sam Bransby
Outfitter
Where ya from? Naperville, Illinois.
Favorite place to run (or walk)? Country roads
Favorite shoe of all time? New Balance SuperComp Trainer
FF Core value that resonates with you, and why? Create Value in Every Action, because every action and interaction we have can have a positive effect on our coworkers, community and customers. I think it’s a value that I’d want to portray more in my life everyday, because I believe serving others is a step to changing people's lives.
Favorite QC eatery? Portillos (Illinois background)
Not-running hobby? Reading
Peanut butter or pickles? Peanut Butter
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