Up N Running

About

We are a specialty running and walking store with a full line of running and walking shoes, technical apparel and accessories for all your fitness needs.

Story

Inspired by the success of Up-N-Running North Pittsburgh and encouraged by the warm reception of the vibrant Ebensburg running community, Up-N-Running Ebensburg is owned and operated by Julie and Kevin Doyle. Both originally from Butler County, we have called Ebensburg home for nearly a decade. While neither of us envisioned settling down in Cambria County, we can't imagine any other community to be a part of or anywhere else to raise our 3 children. The Ebensburg Area Running Club (EARC) has also served as a huge inspiration for us in our decision to open this store. The success of the annual Turkey Trot 5k and the summer couch to 5k program has bolstered our enthusiasm about running and made us believe that this is truly a running town.

Julie, a chemical engineer by trade, is the shop's full-time manager and chief running officer. She brings with her years of running experience, an analytical / data-driven mindset, and a discriminating eye for aesthetics to the business. A veteran of many half-marathons, Julie made her marathon debut in 2012 clocking a time of 4:03:35 at the Richmond Marathon.

Kevin is a full-time software development team manager by day and part-time shoe guru on nights and weekends. He comes from a competitive running background. His running accolades include school records in high school and college - St. Francis (2002), a brief career as a professional runner, and the privilege of representing Team USA at the 2003 Chiba Ekiden Relay in Chiba, Japan. Kevin also brings vast running shoe experience with him to the business. He worked at the famous Hansons' Running Shops in the greater Detroit area from 2002-2004, managed Up-N-Running North Pittsburgh location during its first year of operation, worked as part-time technical guru for Brooks, and has conducted numerous technical presentations on running and running shoes for various groups in Central and Western PA.