About Us

Cody and Janna have a lifelong passion for running that has taken them all over the world. From North Carolina to Perth, Australia to St. Petersburg, they bring expertise and experience to the St. Pete community.

In 2023, Ross became St. Pete Running Company’s General Manager where he loves working and being a part of the welcoming environment for runners of all abilities. He’s been running and racing 5K distances since middle school, but took a break from running during college. In 2015, he began competing in triathlons and half marathons, and he’s not slowing down. At the St. Pete Beach Distance Classic 5K, he won an age group award, and he beat his personal best at the St. Pete RunFest Half Marathon. He has a passion to educate the local community about healthy lifestyle choices and habits. The store feels more like a family to him than a company.

Bryson took on the role of Assistant General Manager in 2023. He brings high energy and a wealth of shoe knowledge to the team. His first race ever was the New Orleans Rock and Roll Marathon. He’s since joined lots of local races and continues his ongoing search for his favorite distance. Running has given him the opportunity to expand his horizons and reach beyond his comfort zone. He loves working at the store because it provides the community he’s been longing for with great people to work with whom he admires.

Mandy started running after college when she read the book Born to Run and her sister tricked her into signing up for a 5K. She’s been a distance runner ever since with her favorite distances ranging from half marathons to 10K and 5K races to triathlons and trail races. One day she hopes to compete in an Ultra Marathon in New Zealand. One of her favorite things about working for SPRC is talking to customers and trouble-shooting with walkers and runners. She gets such joy out of seeing our customer family have the Aha! moments in their fitness journey.

Jennifer is a triathlete who has completed 18 Ironmans, three of which were in Hawaii. She is also a board-certified dietician who loves to stay up to date on the current trends for endurance products. She was first inspired to start running back in 1998 when Oprah ran a marathon. She thought, if Oprah can do it, I can do it! And she did her first marathon at Disney. She loves being a part of the team and appreciates what Cody and Janna stand for in the community.

Thomas’s love for running started at a young age. As a kid, he would follow his Dad on his bike while his Dad ran, which led to racing in middle school track. Not only does he enjoy running, he also enjoys competing in triathlons. Thomas believes there is no greater community than our local running community, from whom he draws inspiration. He loves spending time with like-minded individuals at St. Pete Running Company, and he’s passionate about helping them with their running needs.

Bria’s passion for distance running has been documented on her personal blog for years, leading to a natural transition for her to become the writer behind the St. Pete Running Company blog. In high school track and field, she was a sprinter and a pole vaulter. In college, she started distance running and has now completed four marathons, over a dozen halfs, and too many 15Ks, 10Ks, and 5Ks to count. She’s one of the most seasoned staff members who joined the team in 2014, the same year St. Pete Running Company opened its doors.

Tiffany is a triathlete and has found the best job is being a mom to her 2 beautiful boys. But every mom needs a break to be an adult, and she loves to share her passion for running at St. Pete Running Company. She especially enjoys helping others to be their best self. As a team member since 2016, Tiffany brings a sunny and bright enthusiasm to the store.