Sponsored Local Athletes

• Ian Polos (NB) - Grassroots Athlete
• Monica Hall (Mizuno) - Grassroots Athlete
• Nicole Veremy (NB) - Grassroots Athletes 
• Kain MacCollum Wiggins (NB) - Grassroots Athlete
• Megann Vandervliet (Asics) - Elite Athlete

Ian Polos (New Balance)

He has received assistance from Runner's Sole for a couple of years now. His specialty is 1500 meters and longer on the track. One of the top BC runners in his age group and a member of the Kamloops track and field club. Ian is looking to improve on his current times, with personal bests within his reach in 2009. He is currently an honor roll student at St. Ann's Academy. He is definitely one to watch for in the future.

Monica Hall (Mizuno)

As a staff member of Runner's Sole you will find Monica all over Kamloops doing triathlons, running, biking and even at the Blazers' games cheering on her son, Mark. In 2008 Monica will be doing the Oliver 1/2 Ironman Triathlon and many more. Monica trains with a group called Chicklets, with Runner's Sole. You can also find Monica at the basketball court cheering on her beautiful daughter, Kyla. You will always find her helping out others to achieve their goals, big or small. Her lifestyle is to stay fit and healthy. She says, "Enjoy life to the fullest!!"

 

Happy training, Monica.

 

 

Nicole Veremy (New Balance)

Nicole has been cross country skiing since she was 6. As a member of the Overlander Ski Club, her goals are to place in the top 4 through the 2008-09 season.by improving her individual times, and to maintain a position on the BC Talent Squad. Eventually she hopes to become a member of the BC Development Team. Nicole includes running in her training program.

Kain MacCollum Wiggins (New Balance)

He is a 13 year old male with an excitement for athletics. He enjoys any kind of challenging activity from running, hiking, road or mountain biking, and water sports. He is a member of the Kamloops Track and Field Club and competes in middle distance events and also cross country running. Triathlon is also a large part of his training and he has 3 events planned for the 2009 season.

Megann Vandervliet (Asics)

She is a member of the high performance throwing group being coached by the renowned Dr. Bondarchuk. Her specialty is the hammer throw. The 2009 season will be busy with meets,pushing her to new personal bests. She is looking to compete for Canada in the London Olympics and is dedicated to pursuing her goals.You can find Megann at the TCC personal training when she is not training herself.

 

Community Sponsorships

• Kamloops Blazers - Supplying Equipment such as : Polar HR Monitors, Coreshorts (compression Shorts), Wigwam Socks (Hockey Training Socks), Clothing (Blazers Hoodies)

• Ice Pirates Spring Hockey Team - Group Age 1999 - Sponsored:2007, 2008

• (KMHA) Atom Development Hockey Team (Macdonald's Raiders)  2008-2009 Season

• TRU Women's Soccer - "Adopt an Athlete" - Danielle Fauteux (2008 Season)

If you would like to know more about these athletes, please call the store and we can get you connected. I hope all these athletes inspire you like they inspire me. On another note, I am still on the lookout for some great athletes to be apart of our sponsorship team

 

Thanks

Wayne Richardson (Owner/Operator of Runners' Sole)