Welcome Microcosm’s Newest Coach, Drew Conner!

Join us in welcoming our new coach, Drew Conner!

Drew is a husband, father, and has been General Manager of one of the U.S.’s top specialty running stores, Rush Running Company, for 13 years. He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with his BS in dietetics & clinical nutrition and letterman in Cross Country and Track.

His running philosophy is “mind over matter” and that with the right mindset and training plan, anything is possible. Drew has been running for over 20 years and a coach for over 10, he is an expert in working with both seasoned elites and total beginners. He’s a believer in work/life balance and a proponent of training with a ‘family first’ mentality.

Notably – he was Coach Zoë’s first unofficial coach and training partner. Drew’s passion for running, family and a fresh batch of post-run tater tots is truly contagious, and we’re proud to partner with this incredible athlete and human being. Drew is plant-based and spends his rest days cheering on the New England Patriots with his family .

His recent accomplishments include a 1st place overall finish at the Joplin Marathon and a 1st place finish at the Dogwood Canyon Trail Run 50k. He recently set a half marathon PR of 1:11:16.Join us in welcoming our new coach, Drew Conner !!!

Drew is a husband, father, and has been General Manager of one of the U.S.’s top specialty running stores, Rush Running Company, for 13 years. He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with his BS in dietetics & clinical nutrition and letterman in Cross Country and Track.

His running philosophy is “mind over matter” and that with the right mindset and training plan, anything is possible. Drew has been running for over 20 years and a coach for over 10, he is an expert in working with both seasoned elites and total beginners. He’s a believer in work/life balance and a proponent of training with a ‘family first’ mentality.

Notably – he was Coach Z’s first unofficial coach and training partner. Drew’s passion for running, family and a fresh batch of post-run tater tots is truly contagious, and we’re proud to partner with this incredible athlete and human being. Drew is plant-based and spends his rest days cheering on the New England Patriots with his family .

His recent accomplishments include a 1st place overall finish at the Joplin Marathon and a 1st place finish at the Dogwood Canyon Trail Run 50k. He recently set a half marathon PR of 1:11:16.