Mt. Pleasant Staff Spotlight

Meet Your Mount Pleasant Staff.

The staff of "store #1" are some of the most inspiring, dedicated and inclusive group of athletes in the lowcountry. Always ready to lend a helping hand, they'll teach you all about how to "Get under it," "Get over it," and cycle up and down and all around it!

	Jim Kirwan Acting Store Manager The owner of TrySports, Jim Kirwan, shown here with his son James, was educated at Belvedere College, Dublin and University College Dublin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1977. He worked at the Bank of Ireland from 1973 to 1990, largely in a range of human resources management roles in Dublin and London. He left the bank in to set up his own human resources management consultancy business focused on the fast growing International Financial Services Center in Dublin., and he is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Jim brought his family to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina during 2003 to start a new sports-focused business, and TrySports opened its doors in February 2004. Jim has a passion for sport and has a particular interest in following the fortunes of the Irish rugby team. However, his first love is running and he has run for many years though in more recent years he has found the joys of the sport of triathlon. His passion for the aerobic sports of running, swimming, cycling, gym fitness and triathlon have been instrumental in the opening of TrySports.
	Angi Klick Community Partner's Manager Joined TrySports: 2007 Favorite Event to Race: Lowes Motor Speedway Time Trial Favorite Post Race Meal: Recoverite and sweet potatoes Favorite Running Shoe: Saucony Triumph Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Completing my first marathon with Team in Training at the Nike Women's Marathon with my best friend. Best part about working at TrySports: I like working at TrySports because I get exposed to so many people doing amazing things. We are supposed to be a source of inspiration for our customers, but most times they end up inspiring me!
	Andrew Taylor Assistant Store Manager Andrew Taylor uses running as a way to release many different stressors that we all experience on a daily basis. For him, running is the key piece of the puzzle when it comes to mental, physical and emotional health. Andrew encourages everyone to find the exercise that most improves their quality of life, and enjoy it to the maximum. Most notably, Andrew has completed the Columbus Marathon four times, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, Pikes Peak Ascent, the National Marathon, the Hocking Hills 40K and 60K, three Half Ironman events, and a handful of other shorter distance road races and triathlons. Andrew has a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science Education and a Masters Degree in Sport Management from The Ohio State University, and will bleed Scarlet & Grey for life. In addition, Andrew has spent time as a Personal Trainer, Race Director, and Volunteer High School Track & Field and Cross Country Coach. Andrew has a cat named ‘Jack’ that weighed 25 pounds three years ago, but through a sound diet and a string chasing exercise routine, Jack has lost 8 pounds. More than anything, Andrew likes to see those he comes across reach their goals and full potential, while along the way discovering new things about themselves.
	Chris Moore Mount Pleasant Bike Specialist Chris has been an active member of the TrySports family since the beginning – he was one of our first customers as well as a participant in numerous TrySports training programs. Chris has been an athlete his entire life; an avid runner and cyclist since childhood. While in college at The Citadel he was a member of the mountain bike racing team and has been a member of USA Cycling since 1994. Chris began running marathons and racing triathlons in 2006. While he still participates in triathlons, Chris spends most of his time racing bikes for the Lowcountry Cycling Team. He has performed bike maintenance since college and has recently worked extensively with the bike mechanic team at TrySports Charlotte. He became a USA Cycling Licensed Mechanic in December 2010. In addition to building and maintaining bikes, Chris is Registered Professional Engineer in three States and Owner/President of Jon Guerry Taylor & Associates, Inc., a civil, waterfront, and coastal engineering firm in Mount Pleasant.
	Laura Fralinger Part-time Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: March 2011 Favorite Event to Race: I don't have a favorite event, I like challenging myself so once I finish a race I find the next level to compete. Favorite Post Race Meal: I'm all about a big breakfast meal, pancakes eggs and bacon seem to do the job. Favorite Running Shoe: Mizuno Wave Rider Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Finding the drive to get back into sports after taking some time off. Best part about working at TrySports: I love the experience, meeting the customers and talking about exciting races and happenings people are training towards.
	Tim Kerley Part-time Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: Spring 2009 Favorite Race or Event: Anything from the 5k - Half Marathon but I think the Turkey Trot is my favorite. Favorite Post Race Meal: Lots and Lots of Pancakes Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Glycerin or Karhu Fast Ride, its a tossup Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Breaking 4:40 in the mile in High School. I still have some Achievements to conquer! Best part about working at TrySports: I was told if I don't say "My Manager" I would get fired. So the best part about working at TrySports is my manager for sure! For me I think the best part is knowing I helped a person out, when they leave with a smile or when I see them back in the store its always a good sign!
	Chris Bailey Part-time Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: August 2009 Favorite Event to Race: 8k/10k Cross Country Favorite Post Race Meal: Chick-fil-A Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Launch Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Breaking College of Charleston's school record in cross country in my hometown of Charlotte in front of friends and family. Best part about working at TrySports: Working with fun, active, like-minded people with a common goal of helping others achieve their goals.
	Peggy K. Part-time Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: August 2009 Favorite Race or Event: Event: Cooper River Bridge Run because it is like a running party with all of the people we know in the area. Race: New York City Marathon Favorite Post Race Meal: Steak (medium rare) and a cold beverage ! Favorite Running Shoe: Saucony Ride Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Running the New York City marathon. It was a big street party. I loved running it because I am from NY and just really enjoyed it. Best part about working at TrySports: helping people achieve their personal goals through selling great products and listening to their stories (both of success & disappointment). AND I have the best manager EVER !! Brown nose. :)
	Eric Robertson Part-time Member Help Executive Joined TrySports: May 2011 Favorite Race or Event: 5K's Favorite Post Race Meal: Peanut Butter and Jelly and Milk Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline Achievements/Most Memorable Moment: Running a 5k PR with one shoe. Best part about working at TrySports: The customers
	Tyler Cross Official Running Coach Joined: Ambassador Team in 2008 and Employee in 2011 Favorite Event or Race: Jamestown Hell Hole Gator 10K Favorite Post Race Meal: Lost Dog Breakfast Burrito Favorite Running Shoe: Nike Mayfly Achievements/ Most Memorable Moment: 2011 Bridge Run -Feeling the excitement of lining up with the front elite runners, but with no intention to finish with them. Getting my USATF Running Coach Certification last summer was really cool too. Best Part About Working At Trysports: Being saturated by crazy people like me that enjoy pushing their body to the limit through endurance sports.

To set up an appointment with any one of these staff members, call the TrySports Mount Pleasant store directly, or send an email to the Mount Pleasant store here.