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Sarah Johnson
Triathlete, Runner, Store Owner, Mother.
Most of Sarah's athletic career has been competing for placement in her age group in races ranging from sprint triathlons to 1/2 Ironman distances, 5K's to 50k's, trail and road racing. The older she gets, she is finding much more satisfaction helping other runners chase their dreams and spending time with her two beautiful daughters. Sarah's passion for sharing her love of the outdoor activities led her to start the Tread Lightly Kids Running Club (Junior Vigilantes).
Most of Sarah's athletic career has been competing for placement in her age group in races ranging from sprint triathlons to 1/2 Ironman distances, 5K's to 50k's, trail and road racing. The older she gets, she is finding much more satisfaction helping other runners chase their dreams and spending time with her two beautiful daughters. Sarah's passion for sharing her love of the outdoor activities led her to start the Tread Lightly Kids Running Club (Junior Vigilantes).
Connie Jacobson
Connie is the Tread Lightly store manager. Connie has over 20 years of customer relations experience, helping people find the products that work best for them. Her running career began over 10 years ago. She has several half marathons, a couple of triathlons, dozens of road and trail races, including the Elkhorn 23K on her resume. Connie worked as a personal trainer for a couple of years and really enjoys working with anyone interested in improving their health and fitness. You can often find Connie hiking, running or biking the wonderful trails around Helena with friends and family.
Chelly Hasquet
When asked to write a little about herself, Chelly replied, "My healthy lifestyle: gee, how can I make myself healthy. I walk , run on the treadmill, enjoy being outdoors, ski, golf, mostly run after kids. I love working at Tread Lightly, mostly, for the people. I enjoy seeing customers so adamant about running. That energy gives me the joy to have the store looking and feeling the "love" for their admiration of running. Sarah is a joy to work for and I love the casual work environment we share. Tread Lightly is a happy place of employment!"
Martin Miller
Martin who is a shoe specialist, has been a runner for nearly 30 years. He progressed up to the marathon and ultramarathon distances in 1990, and has since completed about 80 ultramarathons, including eleven 100 mile finishes (and counting). In addition to running quite a bit, Martin keeps busy with his involvement in local running events like the Don't Fence Me In Trail Runs and the HURL Elkhorn Endurance Run. He is also the non-event disorganizer for the HURL Fat Ass 50 Km and potluck. Martin knows all the trails and running routes around, well everywhere, and is likely to be found running or talking about running.
Rich DeSimone
Rich another member of the team of shoe specialists, who's first race was the 11th running of the Governor's Cup Marathon in Helena in 1984. His first ultra was the Elkhorn 50k in 2000. Since then he has completed numerous ultra-marathons, of varying distances, and prefers races with a gracious cut-off time. Rich can be found volunteering at local races, Where he has become adept at lying to runners proclaiming encouragements including "Looking Good" and "Way to Go"! Rich has been at Tread Lightly several years and is particularly helpful to big, old, and slow runners with wide feet as well as runners of all shapes, sizes and abilities.