Caitlin Burman, Owner
Caitlin was born and raised in Severna Park. She started running while in college at the University of Miami. She also got very into triathlons, and has raced everything from a sprint to a half Ironman. She is currently training for Ironman Louisville 2013. Her favorite distance to race is the half marathon. She enjoys running through the neighborhoods of Severna Park, as well as on the B&A trail, and downtown Annapolis. Caitlin knows how important it is to run in the right shoe, and is looking forward to getting more of Severna Park running. Now that Spark Running has been open for a year, she says her favorite part of the job is helping beginning runners discover the joy of running through the store's training groups.
Andrew McLean, General Manager and resident shoe geek
Andrew first started running his sophomore year in high school. He ran cross
country and long distance for track at Huntingtown High school, but now runs under the banner of the TrailMixx running gang. He has competed in races ranging from 5k's to marathons to the Warrior Dash, and has recently gotten into cycling. Andrew is our minimal and form expert, so if you want education and homework with your shoes, be sure to talk to this guy.
country and long distance for track at Huntingtown High school, but now runs under the banner of the TrailMixx running gang. He has competed in races ranging from 5k's to marathons to the Warrior Dash, and has recently gotten into cycling. Andrew is our minimal and form expert, so if you want education and homework with your shoes, be sure to talk to this guy.
Rebecca Burns, chief merchandising officer and Fit Specialist
Rebecca Burns graduated Broadneck High School in 2011.
She was a varsity coxswain for Annapolis Junior Rowing Association and
Annapolis Rowing Club, and is currently coxing at Washington State University. She was awarded Junior National rower of the year in 2011.
This past summer, she raced at the USRowing Masters National
Championships and won three gold medals with Annapolis Rowing Club! Outside of
rowing, running is another one of her passions. The thing she likes most about running
is that it allows her to forget about the craziness in life and live in the moment. Rebecca just completed her first marathon in Seattle.
Her favorite places to run include Downtown Annapolis and the
Baltimore and Annapolis Bike Trail. We're looking forward to Rebecca's return this summer.
She was a varsity coxswain for Annapolis Junior Rowing Association and
Annapolis Rowing Club, and is currently coxing at Washington State University. She was awarded Junior National rower of the year in 2011.
This past summer, she raced at the USRowing Masters National
Championships and won three gold medals with Annapolis Rowing Club! Outside of
rowing, running is another one of her passions. The thing she likes most about running
is that it allows her to forget about the craziness in life and live in the moment. Rebecca just completed her first marathon in Seattle.
Her favorite places to run include Downtown Annapolis and the
Baltimore and Annapolis Bike Trail. We're looking forward to Rebecca's return this summer.
Adam Wedekind, Fit Specialist and Nutrition Nerd
Adam Wedekind graduated from Severna Park High School in 2008 at a weight of 375 pounds. Adam couldn't run a single lap around a track, let alone a mile. He began running in the Kent State Running Club in 2010 as a way to lose weight. Formerly a professional video game star in Call of Duty, he took that dedication to a different sport. One of his teammates in 2011 suggested he run his first sprint triathlon. Adam fell in love instantly. Since then he has run multiple triathlons, marathons, half marathons, 5k's, and even a Tough Mudder! He believes that running should be a fun activity and bring a smile to all the new runners. He now attends the University of Maryland College Park and trains and races with the Terp Triathlon team. As a bigger athlete who burns a few more calories than normal, Adam knows the importance of nutrition especially in long distance events. More than two years later now, he has lost a total of 140 pounds and completed Ironman Arizona on November 18th 2012. Getting faster and stronger every day he aspires to see how far he can take his triathlon career with a long future to come. Adam is a trained EMT and Firefighter in the state of Maryland. Currently a Kinesiology major he hopes to do something with helping others in weight loss when he graduates.
Tony Darden Sales Associate and Fit Specialist, resident jokester
Tony has been running for over 30 years. He has competed in races ranging from 5k's to
marathons. He has done numerous triathlons ranging form sprint to Olympic distances along with
Century bike rides. He enjoys running in the downtown Annapolis area.
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marathons. He has done numerous triathlons ranging form sprint to Olympic distances along with
Century bike rides. He enjoys running in the downtown Annapolis area.
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Mitchel Darden, director of social media and Fit Specialist.
Mitchell attends Anne Arundel Community College, and runs in addition to playing soccer.
