Get Fit is the Amarillo area's only specialty running store! We carry the very best in
running shoes, apparel, and accessories for fitness enthusiasts of all experience levels.
2311 S. Georgia, Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 350-4262
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sunday closed
Karen M. Roberts, owner, is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified coach and the 2009 president of the Lone Star Runners Club. A native New Mexican who settled in Amarillo in 1986, she holds a B.S. in Physical Education from Eastern New Mexico University & a M.Ed. in Counseling and Mid-Management Certification from West Texas A&M University. She was employed in the Texas public school system for over 22 years as a coach, teacher, counselor, and administrator. An experienced runner, Karen has been competing in road and trail races since 2002 and was proud to add the Boston Marathon to her resume in April, 2008 and 2010. Her passion for running has inspired her to open this store with the goal of helping our community to "Get Fit. Live Well."
Beth has been with the Get Fit team from the start. She holds an Associate Degree in Medical Records Technology from Amarillo College and a B.S. in Elementary Education from WTAMU. She considers her greatest successes to be giving birth to three beautiful children and singly raising them into successful young adults. She starts her day running as a newspaper carrier and ends her day running as a coach at Get Fit, all while managing a dental practice. Don't tell Beth that life stops at fifty for she will prove you wrong. Her hobbies include being a new grandma, running, decorating, gardening, oil painting, cooking and bicycling. Her favorite quote is, "Life shouldn't be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly shouting, 'Wow, what a ride! Thank you, Lord.'" She is content with life and feels the next 25 years will just get better.
Bridget hails from Plainville, Kansas, but has lived in several places in the United States, including 3 different cities in Texas. She holds degrees from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, as well as from the University of Texas at Austin. An "off-and-on" runner since her high school track and cross-country days, Bridget took up running again seriously nearly five years ago and is still going strong. Bridget believes in the power of exercise to transform lives, having lost nearly 40 pounds since she resumed running. And don't try to tell her anything about being "too old"; to date, she has finished 4 full marathons, 9 half-marathons, and numerous 5K and 10K races - all after the age of 42! Through assisting customers with their fitness apparel and footwear needs, Bridget hopes to inspire others to get up, get out, get moving, and, of course, GET FIT.
Javier is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified coach and a native Texan who grew up in Friona, TX. He spent most of his time running on country roads and hasn't slowed down since living in the city! Running has been a part of his life for over 20 years and continues to inspire and challenge him to grow personally. Javier feels fortunate to work in an environment that allows him to share his experience with others and all of the great benefits running offers!