Our Story
Fleet Feet Columbia may be new, but our team members sure aren’t! Our owner Nancy Yaeger, a longtime runner and triathlete, managed a specialty running store prior to opening Fleet Feet Columbia in 2017.
Our employees are triathlon team captains, retired cross-country moms, Ironman and more. We come from different places but are united by one passion – making sure YOU are ready to hit the pavement.
Fleet Feet Jefferson City opened in December 2023. Even before our doors were opened, runners were crowding outside and racking up miles. You've probably seen us running and walking around Mid-Missouri.
However, there’s only so much you can learn online. Come in and say hello!
Nancy has been a runner since her gym teacher encouraged her to run in first grade. Fourteen years ago, a friend persuaded her to take her love of running and start competing in triathlons. Her first trip down the pool was not pretty but she kept going and did her first triathlon at Trizou in 2009. Since then she has completed numerous triathlons, marathons and ultra-marathons, including 3 Full Ironman Triathlons.
Nancy was the head coach for the Stephens College Cross Country team for 5 seasons until the summer of 2019. She is a USAT Level 1 Certified Coach. She was the founder of Tiger Endurance Company, a youth triathlon team in Columbia, MO. and was one of the founders of the Heart of Missouri chapter of Girls on the Run. She has encouraged and coached numerous athletes. Nancy loves helping others reach their goals.
As a coach, Nancy is dedicated to making sure her athletes learn proper form and make good use of strength training to lessen injury risk. She brings that same passion to the store to help walkers, runners, and triathletes to find what works for them.
Wayne is originally from Billings, MT where he joined the Army after graduating from high school. He is a retired Army Master Sergeant with 20 years of active duty service. He has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq as well as many other locations throughout his service. While serving in the Army, he had the additional duty of the unit Master Fitness Trainer, developing physical fitness training programs for the unit. After retiring, he taught Military Science for the Army ROTC program at the University of Missouri. He was the lead trainer for the MU Army ROTC endurance teams; Ranger Challenge and Ranger Buddy. This is where he developed a passion for triathlons. He has completed numerous triathlons varying in distance including two half Ironmen and two full Ironmen with plans to complete more in the future. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others to help them reach their goals.
Sidney was born and raised in Columbia. She started swimming at age 5 and swam for The MAC summer league and Columbia Swim Club. Sidney took her love of swimming and started competing in triathlons. She qualified for numerous Ironkid Championships and participated in numerous local 5K and 10K races. She also started playing volleyball at a young age and played all 4 years on the Hickman High School Volleyball team. She is now attending The University of Missouri studying Business with an emphasis in Marketing. In her free time, she loves going to concerts and music festivals with her friends, being outdoors, and playing with her cat Soop!
Micha Turrell
Team Lead/ Outfitter
Micah is originally from northeastern Oklahoma, where he started running after school. He left Oklahoma when he enlisted in the US Navy, where he served in the Hospital Corps for six years. While in the Navy, he continued running as a way to explore the different places that he visited. After his enlistment, Micah moved to Missouri to attend Mizzou, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree.
Micah is no stranger to road running, but he feels most at home on the trails. He spends his weekends running and cycling on the trails around COMO. He has completed 25K and 50K trail races and is training for longer-distance races. Additionally, Micah enjoys exploring the national trails, such as the Appalachian Trail and Ozark Highlands Trail among others, and has over 1,000 miles of backpacking under his hip belt.
Maddie Welsh
Team Lead/ Outfitter
Maddie is originally from Festus, MO where she ran cross country and track and played basketball in high school. She ran with the Mizzou running club while in college and recently graduated with chemistry and political science degrees. During the summers, she works at a ziplining resort in Durango, CO where she can frequently climb mountains, rock climb, and hike. She also loves scuba diving, Jeeping, weightlifting, and all kinds of adventure! Maddie’s future goals include attending law school and hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Maddie Campbell
Outfitter
Maddie is from Sullivan, Missouri, and currently lives in Columbia pursing a degree in sports marketing. She is a former sprinter turned long-distance lover. Outside of running, she enjoys being outdoors and traveling! She plans to do a couple of races this year as well!
Iris Morrisey
Outfitter
Iris is from Jefferson City Missouri, and is currently a junior at Helias Catholic High School. She has played many sports, but running is the only one that stuck. She is a member of the high school cross country and track team. She loves to run by herself, as well as with her amazing teammates. You can also find Iris hiking, camping, and canoeing with her family and friends.
Nicole Schepers
Outfitter
Nicole has spent most of her life here in Jefferson City. She grew up playing soccer, and then after some health challenges she picked up running. She started running just to prove to herself that she could. Her first race was a half marathon and she hasn’t looked back since! She grooms dogs and is also an Ambassador for St. Jude! She is looking forward to the Berlin Marathon later this year!
Andy Schepers
Outfitter
Andy’s hometown is Jefferson City. He enjoys the greenway, Katy Trail, and the downtown area. He also likes to camp/hike with his wife and two dogs in the surrounding mid-Missouri area. He’s also been known to run a 5k or half marathon occasionally, but he always regrets not training as hard as he needs to.
Becky Lawson
Outfitter
Kathy Frese
Outfitter
Lauryn Heisler
Outfitter
Lauryn is from Jefferson City and currently goes to Jefferson City High School. She plans to attend State Tech for nursing next year. Outside of work she likes to play volleyball and loves helping others!
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