Four years ago, Fleet Feet Sports (FFS) wanted to offer a weekly group that would combine a workout with food and drink. When FFS owner Christi Beth Adams made the connection that her former classmate from Belmont, Kyle McPhee, was managing Tin Roof 2 in Cool Springs, the two got together and formed the partnership that is now known as the Tin Roof 2 Runnin’ Crew.
The first TR2 Runnin’ Crew group run/walk was held Monday, June 1, 2009, and the group has met every Monday since with the exception of holidays and random severe weather situations. FFS’ Marketing Director, Tammy Sanders, is a huge fan of the group. “My favorite run of the week is Monday night when I get to run with the Crew. What I love the most about this group is the diversity in ages, experience, and backgrounds, all brought together by a love of being active.”
With over 500 runners and walkers on the weekly email list, this group’s median age is 42 and is diverse with new runners and seasoned marathoners alike participating in weekly runs. Meeting at 6pm each Monday, the group will run or walk distances ranging in 2 to 8 miles, then meet on the patio for weekly food and drink specials. There is no cost for joining this group.
Most recently, the Tin Roof 2 and Fleet Feet Sports Nashville joined together to give 100% of their proceeds on Monday, April 29th to two Boston victim’s funds. Almost $10,000 was raised between these two businesses. For more information about the Tin Roof 2 Runnin’ Crew, visit Fleet Feet Sports.
