Gail moved to Murfreesboro from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in March of 2012.  Gail trained for her first half-marathon 13 years ago to ‘keep a friend company’ and hasn’t stopped since. She has run several half-marathons and marathons including New York/Chicago and her most favorite - Boston – qualifying and running in 2007 and 2008 and has another attempt planned for 2014. When she’s not at Fleet Feet, coaching, or running with her crew around Murfreesboro, she can be found chasing her two adorable granddaughters anywhere and everywhere they want to go. Gail spent 14 years as a swim coach (and instructor) in Ontario and has coached swimmers from development to national level.  She loves to share any and all words of wisdom she has acquired to other athletes when and wherever possible. “With all the running we do here, you HAVE to share stories.” SEE you on the Greenway !!! 

Growing up, Annie was a competitive tennis player in high school and college. In college, a friend introduced her to running, and she’s been running ever since. She has run a marathon and multiple half marathons, 10k’s & 5k’s. She has enjoyed coaching girls high school cross country, being a race director, and coaching Couch to 5k programs. Annie is passionate about helping and encouraging others to achieve success and enjoyment through an active healthy lifestyle. She is excited about being part of the Fleet Feet team!

I’ve been an athlete for most of my life. I was never too much of a distance runner, but I always loved to sign up for a 5K just for a challenge. About four years ago, after my youngest child was born, I decided to get back into that athletic lifestyle. I’ve run over 50 races and set PRs I’m proud of and have even started pacing friends to help achieve their goals. I work for Fleet Feet and get to talk about running and experiences all day. Running has brought an amazing community of friends to me and HOKA ONE ONE has been my shoe of choice this awesome endeavor.

Growing up in the pool, I was a competitive swimmer for most of my childhood through high school. After my first baby, in 2007, I started running to lose the baby bulge. Moved to Murfreesboro from Toronto in 2009, and after my second daughter was born later that year, I took up running & started attending classes at the gym to get back in shape. I ran my first half marathon, in Nashville, with my Mom in April, 2012. After that I participated in several Fleet Feet training programs, eventually mentoring for the Half Marathon Program. I have run a handful of half marathons, 3 Ragnar Relays (TN), and several 15k, 10k and 5Ks since that first race. I have met SO many amazing people through running! 

Demetria started running in 2012, after a friend, who is a double amputee did the Army Ten Miler with a hand crank bike shortly after he was injured in Afghanistan. Since then, she has completed the Marine Corps Marathon, Richmond Marathon, numerous half marathons and other distances. Her favorite place to run is anywhere with dirt, rocks and mud. In 2018, she ran 40 races to celebrate turning 40 years old. She had one extra race she called “Run to Grow On.”  Like with every runner, she continues to chase that PR. She loves hitting the gym and spin classes at Garage Barre + Bike as much as she loves hitting the trails. She loves spending time with her husband Ray and they have two dogs, Lupin & Luna. 

Lyle was born and raised in NY. He ran track and cross country since the 6th grade. In his time throughout high school he became a League, Section, County, State and Federation Champion in his mid distance races of the Cross country seasons, 800m and 1000m. These led to his first college at SUNY Delhi where he became an NJCAA 10 time all All American honors athlete as well as 6 National Champion titles. That journey led him to finish his athletic career via scholarship at MTSU as an NCAA Conference Champion. He now has his degree in Exercise Science and is the Group Fitness Manager at Gold's Gym Downtown as a Les Mills Bodyattack Instructor and a Les Mills GRIT Coach. His life is with fitness, good health, and making sure his athletes and customers walk out in a great fitting shoe.

Meet Missy! She works full-time for CHS and has been a part-time employee of Fleet Feet Murfreesboro for two years. She started her journey at Fleet Feet as a cashier and after 18 months or so decided to become an outfitter. She has learned so much in her two years here thanks to incredible management and a knowledgeable staff of amazing coworkers. She is an avid CrossFit enthusiast and a lover of smaller runs and races (i.e., 5k and 10k). 

I grew up in Colorado, attended the Air Force Academy and served for 6 years before becoming a teacher. I ran competitively post collegiate, with the marathon being my best distance although not my favorite. I moved on to triathlon and more recently bicycle racing. I spend as much time as I can outside and try to experience everything life has to offer. I love the adventure of trying new things and meeting new people. I love my Fleet Feet family!

Nikki started running in 2016 with the goal of running a single 5K race. With the guidance of the wonderful people at Fleet Feet, she succeed with her goal and quickly caught the running bug. Now with a few years of casual running experience, she is excited to help the community the way she was helped on her first visit to Fleet Feet, with a smile, compassion, and the firm belief that a good pair of socks can change your life!

Corey has always been highly energetic and often runs counter to the crowd. He grew up in Lynchburg Tennessee and has a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from Austin Peay State. He started running recreationally in college for mental clarity and focus. He trained to complete his first half marathon in 2010, to date has completed 7 halves, numerous 10 milers and countless 5Ks. now with over 10 years experience under his belt, his next goal is to complete a full marathon and an ultra event. “Being often described as overly enthusiastic, I dive head first into everything. One of the most helpful pieces of advice I’ve been given is ‘Sometimes you need to slow down to speed up!’, I find this rule highly applicable to most runners!” Corey hopes to enrich not only the runs, but lives of every person he encounters at Fleet Feet through genuine care and open hearted kindness.

Growing up just outside Memphis, TN, Ruth Ann began running in 2010 and hasn't stopped since. She has ran in several different states, completing over a dozen half marathons and one marathon. She moved to Murfreesboro, TN, in 2015 to begin her teaching career, but in 2020 she left the classroom for the corporate world. She works part time at Fleet Feet in Murfreesboro. Her husband and stepdaughter have caught the running bug as well!

Chad is originally from Beavercreek, Ohio and moved to Murfreesboro to pursue a graduate degree in Public Health. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cedarville University. He began seriously running his freshman year of high school and has continued to do so to compete in many different races. Some of the more notable races are the Bar Habor Half Marathon, St. Jude’s Half Marathon in Memphis, and three Spartan Races (The Trifecta). He hopes to continue promoting improvements in individuals’ health in anyway he can.

Tony started his running career as a high school cross country and track runner. He continued running through college and work years to maintain fitness. He worked as a forester for 32 years with the federal government and the running fitness kept him eligible to be a wild land firefighter until retirement. In 1999, he set a goal to complete a marathon before turning 50, so he set out to complete the Tucson Marathon in December, 1999. There he met his wife, Diana, where they finished together in 3:45. Since, he has completed 112 marathons in 50 states plus DC. He still runs in many local races and volunteers as a member of the Nashville Striders. He has been involved with the local running community for the past 2 decades. As a local runner, he has ran many of the running trails in the Nashville metro area. He enjoys helping guests with all of their running needs and making suggestions to encourage more lifetime runners!

Anthony has been a runner since middle school, and continued all throughout college, competing in track and cross country for Trevecca Nazarene University. He has competed in the Chicago Marathon along with a few half's. He shows what time and dedication looks like! If you're wanting to tackle a big race, stop in and talk to this guy. He is passionate about what he does and is a light to all those he meets.

Luke has been a competitive runner in both cross country and track for the last 8 years. He grew up in the Hendersonville, TN area while running for Beech High School as a top runner throughout his 4 years there. He currently runs for Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN and is majoring in Business Management. Luke is passionate about anything related to running and enjoys helping other runners reach their goals.