(A): Gia & I have owned Joggers World since 1996. Previous to that we had smaller stores in the suburbs.

(Q): What got you started?

(A): I became involved in the sports industry due to my Father who was a South Australian sports industry figure during the 60's to the 80's when he was agent for adidas / spalding  & other brands.

Thus my first job after school was with the first TAF store in Australia here in Adelaide

(Q): What separates your store from other sports retail?

(A): Our store is different to our competitors as we have the largest range of athletic footwear here in South Australia. We also have a podiatry clinic within the store with two practicing podiatrists. We also have 3 treadmills in store for gait analysis

(Q): Who is your favorite international athlete? (now & past) Who has been the most inspirational Australian runner & why?

(A): My favourite international athlete is Sally McClennan (now) and Linford Christie (past).  My most inspirational Aussie would be Rob De Castella because when I was a teenager Deek was the face of Australia on the international athletics stage.

(Q): What do you think of the 2011 New Balance Running product?

(A): The current NB range covers all bases with fantastic product. The advantage of having multiple widths means we are able to satisfy almost every 'customer'.  The range of NB running shoes is pivotal to the success of our business