Students Run Philly Style, a Philadelphia program that uses marathon training to help young people succeed in life, held its fourth annual Extra Mile Celebration earlier this month, and a Chadds Ford entrepreneur was one of the honorees.
As part of its 10thanniversary, Students Run Philly Style recognized a group of individuals who have facilitated the organization’s success at 10 milestone moments since its founding.
“We are thrilled to present this year’s Extra Mile award to a group of very special people who each represent a significant milestone in our growth and who have stood by us and supported us whole-heartedly over the last 10 years,” said Students Run Philly Style Executive Director and Founder Heather McDanel. “At Students Run we are guided by three core values – courage, effort and respect – and each one of our honorees embodies these values every day and shares our belief that these values can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.”
This year’s honorees included Philadelphia Runner, the first and only retail partner for the purchase of running shoes and clothing for students. Owned by Bryan Mahon of Chadds Ford and Ross Martinson, Philadelphia Runner has three stores, one of which is located in Glen Eagle Square.
Mahon first moved to the East Coast when he received a track scholarship to St. Joseph’s University. In college, he started working at Bryn Mawr Running Co., where he met Martinson. The pair attribute their success over the last 10 years to their involvement in the local community and giving back, allowing them to maintain a competitive edge over national competitors.
