The Home of Happy Feet!

Run Wild is the only shoppe in Central Louisiana with experience, knowledge and expertise satisfying the needs of runners, walkers, swimmers, triathletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.  Run Wild constantly has its finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest: specializing in shoes, apparel and accessories galore for the competitive to the recreational fitness enthusiast AND for those wanting Happy Feet.

Run Wild is in it’s 6th year of serving the community of Central Louisiana. It's not our shoes or other products that are so special, it's the knowledge and expertise of our team that make our shoes and other products seem so special!

About our team:

Run Wild is locally owned by a husband and wife fitness minded duo and USA Triathlon Certified Coaches, Don & Elizabeth Cassano.  They have a three year old son, Connor.  Connor has been running since he was 4 weeks old!  He enjoys going out in his jogger for runs with mom & dad - this makes for great resistance training!

Elizabeth

A wife and mother, Elizabeth is also a proud & successful entrepreneur, race director and motivator. Elizabeth is a 1992 graduate of the Manship School of Journalism at LSU with a B.A. in Journalism: Advertising. Since 2002, she has completed 5 Ironman and 8 Half Ironman triathlons and multiple sprint and Olympic distance events.  Elizabeth is an accomplished marathoner and proud FINISHER of TransRockies Run 2009. She has a long term goal of running an ultra marathon at the age of 40.  Team Run Wild, made up of owners Don and Elizabeth, hit the trails the Summer of 2009 for the TransRockies Run, a 6 day stage race through the Colorado Rockies. She understands the challenges involved in balancing family, work and fitness.

Don

Don played collegiate basketball at Benedictine College in Kansas where he received a B.S. in Biology. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy from University of St. Augusitne in St. Augustine, FL, in 2000.  Don has been a practicing Licensed Physical Therapist at Central Louisiana Rehabilitation Specialists since July 2000.   Don is ASTYM certified, trained and educated on human biomechanics, the prevention and treatment of fitness injuries and nutrition for athletes. Don is extremely passionate about life, his career and in helping others achieve thier goals.  Don is an incredible husband, proud father and a 7-time Ironman Finisher, 8 time Half Ironman Finisher & multi marathoner. Don is a PROUD FINISHER of TransRockies Run 2009!

Brandi

With a B.S. in Biology from Washington State University (1991), Brandi joined our team in October 2006. Her hobbies include triathloning, and the individual sports it's made of, as well as water colors & reading.  Brandi has completed cycling and running road races of all distances, including multiple marathons & triathlons of various distances. With her fun loving spirit and competitive nature, Brandi completed 113 miles in 6 days during the 2009 TransRockies Run with her teammate, Gordon! Her next fitness goal is IRONMAN KENTUCKY 2010! Brandi is a Certified Spinning Instructor and Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor.  Brandi and husband Matt have 4 beautiful children.

Melanie

A Canadian Native turned Jersey Girl, Melanie stumbled upon Run Wild thanks to her husband Tim's job with the US Army! A motivated fitness enthusiast and accomplished distance runner, Melanie is an incredible addition to our team. With a Masters in Social Work, Melanie possesses people and management skills second to none. WELCOME, Melanie and Tim!

Stop by and visit us today!