Here at Morgantown Running, you are our community. As the only running specialty store in Morgantown, it's our job to make sure that you get exactly what you need. Our employees are experienced athletes who have the expertise to help you find the right shoes, no matter your level of activity. There's no need to worry about expense, since we don't mark our prices up. Ever. And if you want to go on runs within your community, look no further - we organize group runs and marathons, too! What's important to us is that you have everything you need to have an amazing running experience, whether you live in Morgantown or across the country. No matter where you live, you're a part of our community.
A LITTLE HISTORY
- In August 2009, Morgantown Running was established and opened by Erin and Kevin Roush in Westover, WV.
- In November 2010 Morgantown Running moved to the Seneca Center in Morgantown, WV.
- In January 2012, Morgantown Running was purchased andvput under the new ownership of Sean and Heather McDaniel Cleary.
MEET OUR QUALIFIED SALES TEAM
Heather McDaniel Cleary
STORE OWNER
ABOUT:
Heather joins the ranks of mothers around the world who are finding their athletic potential after having a child. After graduating as conference champion in both track and cross country with academic All-American honors from Alderson Broaddus college in Philippi, WV, Heather has found her running moments very recently. Personal best time this spring on the track saw Heather bring her 5000m best time down to 16:48 this past April 2016. A running and nutrition enthusiast, Heather continues while training to attempt her long term dream to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.
RUNNING/COACHING HISTORY:
- 2004-2005: Conference champion in cross country at Alderson Broaddus while earning three Academic All-America honors
- 2006-2009: Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach at Alderson Broaddus College
- 2009-2010: Head Cross Country/Track Coach at Alderson Broaddus College
- 2010-2011: Head Women's Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach at Northwestern State University (Louisiana)
CONTACT:
Kelly Williams
MEDIA MANAGER
ABOUT:
Besides playing tag in the backyard, Kelly's first running memories come from middle school sprints, hurdles, and field events. Fast forward to college and she developed into distance-running nerd! A recent grad from WVU, she couldn't see herself leaving the Morgantown area and giving up her running goals and dreams just yet. Kelly is in charge of all things media and social for Morgantown Running.
RUNNING/COACHING HISTORY:
- 2012-2016: WVU Cross Country/Track Runner
- 2013: All-American in the mile
- 2015-2016: Academic All-American
- 2010-2011: Head Women's Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach at Northwestern State University (Louisiana)
CONTACT:
Emily Bauman
EXPERT SHOE FITTER
ABOUT:
The diatetic internship at WVU brought Emily to Morgantown, as she joins us all the way from Wisconsin where she was born and raised, and also where she went to undergrad. Formerly a collegiate runner, she is recently getting into training for a triathlon. A runner since the age of 12, Emily is naturally fit for our store and has the expertise to help find the right shoe for you!
RUNNING/COACHING HISTORY:
- 2011-2015: Runner at UW-Stout
- Cross country PR: 24:24
- 2015-2016: Academic All-American
- 800m PR: 2:19
CONTACT:
Jenny Freitas
EXPERIENCED ADVISOR
ABOUT:
Jenny developed a love for running in middle school when she began running. She ran middle school and high school cross country and track for Grafton. It was during her exchange in Brazil that she ran several 10ks and fell in love with road racing. Now, Jenny is a student at WVU and runs for the WVU running club!
RUNNING/COACHING HISTORY:
- 2016: WVU Club Cross Country Runner