Meet the Team

Mary Hays is an owner and manager of Geaux Run by Fleet Feet. She graduated from Our Lady of Fatima HS and University of Louisiana Lafayette. Mary has traveled the world over twice around, owner and previous manager of Teche Electric Suppy and a retired Harley rider traveling over two hundred thousand plus miles across the USA.  She began working at Geaux Run as a manager in 2012 and comes from a long, dedicated life of athletics. She has participated in numerous races and triathlons, from short sprints to a full Ironman triathlon. Mary loves encouraging others to "just keep moving". She also loves entertaining her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. Contact Mary at 337-706-8763.

Elizabeth Blum is a graduate of Lafayette High and UL Lafayette. She began working at Geaux Run as a sales associate in 2015. She is our most senior outfitter and well experienced in customer service. Elizabeth is an accomplished Marathoner and mentor with Ainsley's Angels organization. She enjoys running, swimming and all things Disney. Her favorite holiday is Halloween. 

Joshua Dietz was a first time runner and visitor to Geaux Run by Fleet Feet back in early 2020. He loved the experience so much, that he applied and began working here less than a year later. Today, Josh is now a senior outfitter and ready to provide that meaningful experience he received, with new customers coming through our doors! Josh competed in his first ever Marathon distance at the Zydeco Marathon in March 2021 and has done more since. He enjoys the challenge of running, athletics, balancng a healthy lifestyle and helping to motivate others through volunteering. Josh also loves cooking, as he has been doing so since 9 years old. He is now in traing for the New York City Marathon to be held November '24. Josh is now a fourth year student at ULL pursuing a major in Business Management.

Madison, aka 'Bug", is a premiere stellar outfitter. She is a Lafayette native and enjoys the outdoors, excercise and friends. Madison is an excellant listener so do not be surprised at the questions she asks of you during the outfitting experience, she is trying to get to know your needs. Madison will make you feel absolutely comfortable in your outfitting experience and your purchases! Did I also mention she is Mary's great niece?

Caroline has been with Geaux Run by Fleet Feet since summer 2023. She has the best smile and personality you could find in a young person. She is a Saint Martinville, LA native. She is currently enrolled at ULL majoring in Human Developement and Family Science. Upon graduation she wishes to pursue a career in Mental Health Counciling. She loves helping customers become more comfortable in both running and active lifestyle comfort seekers.

Neva has been an outfitter here at Geaux Run since December 2023. She is very gregarious and outgoing. She will make you feel comfortable and you will be listened to. She is very skilled at asking the right questions with the customer, whether an athelite or a comfort seeker and providing productes to enhance your lifestyle. She is a graduate of ULL in Geology/Paleontology. She is beginning  graduate degree studies in the Spring of 2025. Come by and say hi to your soon to be newest best friend.

Hi, my name is Ava! I first came into Geaux Run as a customer in 2023 and I immediately loved it. The store has such a great family atmosphere with such a caring team of outfitters. I am born and raised in Lafayette, LA and I am an only child. I love spending time with my family and friends. I have recently started training to be an outfitter, July 2024, and I am learning so much. I have a new family here at Geaux Run. I cannot wait to experience making a difference in peoples daily lives.

Lastly, meet Tim aka: Mr. Mary. When not exploring for O&G (Geologist of 40 years), or sailing, biking, surfing or sculling, he can be found here at Geaux Run helping Ms. Mary with back office duties, inventory and general outfitting with our customers. Tim gets it. He has been there, done that. Got an injury? Tim will compare battle scars with you and recommend best remedies for what ails you! Tim is an avid volunteer at many major triathalons from local sprints to Ironman competitions. Tim has competed in numerous sprint triathlons from New Jersey to Florida and of course Louisiana.