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"Just came to your store for the first time today. Wrote a longer email to the store thanking you for all your wonderfull help in fitting me into my first pair of running shoes. I hope to run my first 5K in a month and the shoes you sold me are helping me get a great start!"
- Scott, Track Shack customer

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"Thanks Matt and Betsy for getting me the right running shoe (and socks) today. I know it took a while but I appreciate all your help (even at closing time). My new baby will enjoy the jogging stroller while I run in my new shoes!"
– Alyson, Track Shack customer

Meet the Track Shack Owners........................

Jon Hughes, Co-Owner
Recognized as a leader in the sport of running, Jon began running competitively at Winter Park High, and continued running at Seminole Community College and Appalachian State. He has since completed 12 marathons, including Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Marine Corps. Since the late 1970’s, Jon has pioneered the organization of amateur athletic events, first in his home-base of Central Florida and today throughout the world.

He has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and organizational achievements by the Florida Athletics Congress (USATF), the Pan American Junior Games, the Governor of Florida, and the Grand Bahamas Promotions Board. Jon was one of the youngest inductees into the Florida Track & Field Hall of Fame; admitted in 1987 at the age of 29. In 2008, he and his wife Betsy Hughes (Track Shack Co-owner) were inducted into the Running Event Hall of Fame, and the Running USA Hall of Champions in 2009. Also in 2009, Jon became a member of the Running USA Board of Directors.

Jon has been the Race Director of the Walt Disney World Marathon since it’s inception in 1994. His expertise has led him all over the world. As president of EMMI, he directs the overall marketing effort as well as operations and staff, and has positioned the organization to offer the best in technology, marketing and management skills.

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Betsy Hughes, Co-owner
Betsy's passion for running began at age 14. She competed on one of the first girl's track team at Glenridge Junior High and ran quite successfully while attending Winter Park High School. She continues to run and has completed five marathons. After 32 years of running and three foot surgeries, she is a wealth of information about running shoes, clothing and (of course!) injuries. She has put this knowledge to work for 26 years, as she teaches the community about the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle through shoe clinics and customer interaction. With a B.S. in Communication from the University of Florida, she brings valuable skills in the area of marketing as well as event management. In 1983 she joined husband Jon as a full partner of Track Shack, and together they are the heart and "sole" of the Central Florida running community.

Meet the Track Shack's Expert Staff........................

 

Anthony Sayers-O'Neill
Originally from Liverpool, England Anthony has lived in Orlando since 1965. He has a Bachelors degree in Education and a Masters in Exercise Physiology from UCF. Anthony has been with Track Shack since 1995 and has come to be known as the "Shoe Doc." Having sold over 20,000 pairs of shoes Anthony takes great pride in helping each customer find the pair that's best for them.

 

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Nathan Adams
Track Shack welcomed new full-time employee Nathan in March 2005. He worked in the store part-time for a couple of years and returned to work as part of the management team. Not only does he work on the retail side, but he also dedicates his time as a Five and Dime coach for the Track Shack Foundation Training Programs. Before Track Shack, Nathan attended and graduated from Florida State University, where he earned a degree in Physical Education and Health. He also ran cross country and track at FSU. When he's not working or coaching he enjoys going out for a long run, watching movies, and spending time with friends. Current PR's include 5k-14:42, 10k-30:28, 15k 48:08, Half Marathon 1:11:37, Oklahoma City Marathon Champion with a swift time of 2:36:43.

 

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Bruce Egeland
After working at Track Shack part-time since 2003, Bruce joined the expert retail team full-time in December 2005. With a background in retail management, Bruce continues to give expert customer service with a friendly smile. Bruce Coaches MarathonFest on Tuesday's and Thursday's where he is always full of training advice. He has been running since the age of 14 and has recently raced distances from 5k's to the marathon. This New Jersey native loves to run rain or shine and spend quality time with friends and family.

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