Serving Norman since 1995
We've moved!
Check out our new location in the Shops at Cascade, just south of 36th Ave and Tecumseh!
Check out our new location in the Shops at Cascade, just south of 36th Ave and Tecumseh!
MEET THE CREW
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TIM THOMPSON - co-founder, ownerTim, noble patriarch of the OK Runner family, has been in the running shoe business for over 30 years. His introduction to running footwear came while working at The Runner, a small but beloved running store located near Lake Hefner prior to its closing in the mid-2000s. After Tim attended Oklahoma State University, he opened OK Runner's first location in 1995 alongside his brother (Craig) and father (Gus). A lifelong runner, Tim has transitioned from training full-time for his own races to helping members of the Oklahoma community - young and old - train for theirs. His weeks are filled with road trips to small towns to fit high school XC and track teams for shoes, coordinating with local organizations to promote their health and wellness events, and timing races in and around the central Oklahoma area.
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CRAIG THOMPSON - co-founder, certified pedorthistCraig has been a part of the OK Runner team since its beginning in 1995. In 2012, he decided to enhance his ability to fit Oklahoma's runners and walkers for the right footwear by taking classes to receive certification as a sports pedorthist. Upon completing his education and learning to mold orthotics in Bend, Oregon, Craig started Oh-Be-Joyful Orthotics, based within our Norman location. Craig enjoys escaping to Oregon and Colorado in the summer with his dog, Mikey, for fly fishing and hiking in cooler parts of the country. Having graduated from Western State University in Colorado, the Gunnison and Crested Butte area holds a special place in his heart - hence the name Oh-Be-Joyful!
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JED HELKERBio coming soon!
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EMMA LOHMANEmma ran her first 5k when she was 8 years old and has been running since! She ran cross country and track all throughout high school and even completed her first half-marathon and full marathon during high school as well. Originally from Madison, Mississippi, she traveled to Oklahoma to earn an undergraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science from OU and has landed in Norman to reside with her husband Cameron and their dog Benny. She loves long runs in the trails, Kyle the roomba, and not filling out employee bios.
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Brady started out running in seventh grade and hated it. Brady attends Westmoore High School and is a part of the cross country and track teams. Throughout the years he grew to love the sport, with the help of his coaches, and has continued running through his senior year of high school. He plans to continue his running career in college and work towards a Biochemistry degree.
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AARON SHERFMeet OK Runner's longest-tenured employee - aside from the founders, of course! Aaron started college at Paradise Valley Community College before transferring to OU to finish out his college career. Since graduating, Aaron has continued to find success with his running career, posting a number of major victories and lifetime PRs. When he's not at OK Runner, he's working on growing his insurance brokerage and raising his dog, Pepper, with his wife (and fellow accomplished runner), Amanda.
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Joseph started running in elementary school before going on to run for Moore High School. Now he's continuing on his athletic and academic careers at Rogers State University, where he's currently studying sports management and competing for the Hill Cats in cross country and track. At 6'2", you won't miss him flying by out on the course.
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OK Runner employees - fill out your bio form here!