Big Peach Team
Jason Toney
Manager Brookhaven
My Perfect Run: A cool Fall morning on the Cochran Shoals/Sope Creek Trails.
Originally From: Melbourne, Florida
Best Advice: For every uphill, there is a downhill.
What Keeps Me Going: Whatever the next day has to offer, whether it be a great run, meal, or drink!
Mike Cosentino
Chief Running Officer
My Perfect Run: A long, tasty, single track trail deep inside the Chattahoochee National Forest with a couple of friends, my ultra-dogs, a big bag of peanuts, and a very cold microbrew waiting at the finish.
Originally From: Elkhart, IN
Best Advice: Sign up early for a goal race. It will save money on registration, make sure the race doesn’t sell out before I’m signed up, and it will keep me motivated and committed to train for the race.
What Keeps Me Going: My wife & kids.
Steve DeMoss
Chief Running Officer
My Perfect Run: Big mountains, rugged terrain, early morning start, go all day, cold beer at the end.
Originally From: St. Louis, MO
Best Advice: Follow your passion.
What Keeps Me Going: Running is the fuel that stokes the engine (or maybe it's Cool Mint Chocolate Clif Bars?).
Steve DeMoss
General Manager Marietta
My Perfect Run: Big mountains, rugged terrain, early morning start, go all day, cold beer at the end.
Originally From: St. Louis, MO
Best Advice: Follow your passion.
What Keeps Me Going: Running is the fuel that stokes the engine (or maybe it's Cool Mint Chocolate Clif Bars?).
Matt Morlen
General Manager Alpharetta / Midtown
My Perfect Run: Early spring morning running the trails at Sope Creek.
Originally From: Marietta, GA
Best Advice: Live in the present and don’t sweat the small stuff
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What Keeps Me Going: Coffee.
Fernando Del Valle
General Manager Decatur / Kennesaw
My Perfect Run: The last one!
Running around the National Parks in Utah was, to say the least, life changing! I had never felt so close to nature as I did there. Never had I experienced such energy, such an overwhelming feeling from any other place.
Originally From: New York, NY
Best Advice: Train as you race. Keep your body straight, it will help your form and your mindset. When the pain starts, and it will, remember, that too will pass! And when all else fails, smile!
What Keeps Me Going: All that lies ahead; the hope for a better day; the run ahead; life’s grand adventure ahead…
Kate Brun
Manager Marietta
My Perfect Run: A long run at Kennesaw Mountain with my favorite running buddies on a perfect fall day.
Originally From: Kennesaw, GA
Best Advice: Have FUN!
What Keeps Me Going: Setting goals for myself, my friends, and exploring lots of beautiful places.
Wade Coleman
Manager Alpharetta
My Perfect Run: A cool morning run on a new trail with a whole day without plans ahead of me.
Originally From: Beaufort, SC
Best Advice: You can't get stronger without rest. Ice cream helps too.
What Keeps Me Going: A strong desire to eat all of the food and see all the waterfalls, combined with a love of pretending that I'm an airplane when running downhill.
Greg McCollough
General Manager Brookhaven / Suwanee
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Shanta McMillan
Manager Decatur
My Perfect Run: When that Runner's High Kicks In!
Originally From: Clarksville, TN
Best Advice: Your Only Competition Is Yourself
What Keeps Me Going: Maintaining Good Health
Joanna Jordan
Manager Kennesaw
My Perfect Run: Long and slow on a scenic trail to watch the sun rise.
Originally From: Duluth, GA
Best Advice: "Don't confuse comfort with happiness"
What Keeps Me Going: Love of the mountains!
Billy Simpson
Manager Suwanee
My Perfect Run: Along the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge.
Originally From: Woodstock, GA
Best Advice: As long as you are moving forward you are a runner. It does not matter what speed or what it looks like.
What Keeps Me Going: My friends and family.