Michele started working with Track Shack Events in 2010 in the Timing Operations Division and later moved into the role of Timing Director. She is the Lead Timer/Scorer for all the runDisney events. She also oversees the inventory and maintenance of the timing equipment, and the training of the timing staff. On race day, you’ll find Michele in front of the computer making sure everything is working. Michele graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Management Information Systems. She has run several marathons (her first marathon was Medoc in France), and numerous half marathons. Michele enjoys traveling with her husband Tom, and spending time with her family, especially her four grandkids.

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie? Watching the Hallmark Channel, especially the Christmas shows
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done? Hiked to the Subway in Zion National Park (10 hours up and back, lots of scrambling over rocks and uphill, but worth it for the view)
What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was in 3rd grade, I wrote a report that I wanted to be a teacher, but by high school I had changed my mind. Didn’t like unruly students.
Favorite way to stay active (besides running)? Playing with the grandkids.  Enjoy hiking and walking around new places that we visit.

Inez is a 25-year sports volunteer manager who is dedicated on build strong relationship with community groups and individual volunteers. She started her Volunteer Management career at the Walt Disney World Resort, runDisney team in 1998 where she recruited, trained and managed over 9K community volunteers. In her current role, Inez assists with event operation support for Track Shack Events. Her role focuses on-site support to ensure successful event execution. She enjoys talking to people and building strong relationships, reading and raising her 18-year-old daughter. Outside of work she enjoys the company of her family and friends where she loves to cook and have a good time.

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie? NCIS
 
If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Healing power
 
Favorite Track Shack Event & why? Smile Mile, because it is a kids race!

Favorite race distance & why? 5K - fast and easy.
 
Favorite way to stay active (besides running)? House cleaning and walking my dog.

Chris graduated from Florida State University in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and has worked as a running specialty store manager at two previous stops (1st Place Sports in Jacksonville and Capital City Runners in Tallahassee). His passion for the sport of running, the amazing people in the Central Florida running community, and the opportunity to help customers leave feeling better than they did when they came in is why he has been in the running industry since he was 16 years old and doesn't plan on leaving it! Chris is married to his amazing wife Audrey who is from Ottawa Ontario (Canada) and they have a beautiful daughter named Adrienne who is the center of their world. He loves running, lifting weights and is a self-proclaimed sports fanatic, especially when it comes to the Noles, Bucs and Magic!

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie? Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done? Rode the Salt Lake City Olympic bobsled course in a bobsled on wheels during the summer
Favorite place to travel to? Rocky mountains (Utah/Colorado)
Favorite Track Shack Event & why? Battle of the Bands 5K. I love the energy of the bands on the course and think it is the most overlooked/underrated course on our calendar!
Favorite race distance & why? Half marathon, it’s a great challenge/accomplishment but the training miles necessary still leave enough time in the schedule for a busy parent!