b'We Are Familyy family is likely biggerexciting to see holes in the bottom of shoes!That means M than yours.I have fivewe are all on the roads walking and running more than siblings, two children, a son-in- ever!It was a solo run for me for so long, but each day law, a grandchild, a sister andits getting better.J Thank goodness we are entering brother-in-law and betweenPhase 2 as you read this, meaning that, still being cautious, Jon and me, 32 nieces andwe can gather in groups of 50. For Track Shack, that nephews. Oh, and my mommeans we can start our training programs again! and Jons folks are still goingWhen our kids were growing up we encouraged them strong and approaching 93to be independent and sent them to our local public years old!And, thankfully, thisschools.It was a hard decision to do so at the time but spring, through this horrible pandemic, our family is safethe best we ever made. Parenting is not for wimps, for and healthy.sure. We are so proud of them both, Emma teaches But theres more!Our Track Shack staff, our work family, isLatin and is an amazing mom to our sweet Talia and Chris also safe and healthy and happy to be working again.J Likedirects the retail operations at Track Shack. They are both you, we spent many weeks at home, (my garden looksopinionated and definitely independent, maybe even better than ever, my running is more consistent and Jonhead strong.Their work ethic is strong asthey grew and I enjoyed many homemade lunches together.) Homeup watching Jon and me run two businesses, meaning this spring, was a learning experience.After discoveringsometimes dinner was a little late.JOur family ties are Zoom, we were able to meet with our work family andstrong and as business owners that family too, is 24/7.our extended family, creating new business models andThis spring, COVID-19 changed everything for all of us celebrating birthdays and anniversaries on a computerand each day continues to be a learning experience.screen. Easter was hard, especially for our parents, ourTogether, with our running and walking community, we 90s as we call them; watching their respective priests givehave something extra special in Central Florida. Yes, Im the homily on our laptops.But we were the lucky onesbragging a bitTrack Shack will soon celebrate 43 years because we could see our parents.We sincerely prayas an independent running specialty store, earning the title that your Central Florida family, is safe and healthy as well.50 Best Stores in 2020. Our events truly dont compare Yes, Track Shack is open again.Things look a little different,to others, thanks to our dedicated and amazing staff and our hours have been adjusted, we shop for Lysol daily,our training programs encourage hundreds every year! we wear face coverings (masks) but we are able to onceWe are saying goodbye soon to Susan Paul, Track Shack again help you find what you need so you can continueTraining Program Director who has led our programs staying fit and healthy both physically and emotionally. Itsfor almost 20 years.Susan is a coach like no other; even Runners World has called her a super coach for many years.Her shoes will be filled (and I know her shoe size!) with our two new co-directors, Dan Kline and Shannon Battoe and I am confident our running community will embrace them! Once again, thank goodness for Phase 2!See?I told you my family was bigger than yours!That makes me a very lucky person, thanks to all of you!See you on the roads! Starting July 1:Track Shack is open with limited hours and limited capacity:Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Run to TrackShack.com 2'