MEET THE TEAM - RNK Running & Walking

Trent Briney

Owner/Manager

Trent grew up locally on the Front Range; attending Manitou Springs High School and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs where he received his degree in Business Management.

After College, Trent ran professionally for Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan and with the McMillan Elite team in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was also a member of the AdiUltra and Nathan Trail team. In 2004 when Trent raced the US Olympic Trials for the Marathon, running 2:12:34 and placing 4th. This performance earned him the Olympic Alternate spot for the 2004 Athens Games. This race also qualified him to represent the USA at the 2005 World Championships in Finland. Injured prior to the event, he decided to give the spot to his teammate who was the alternate for the 2005 Worlds.

As a coach, Trent has worked with individual clients, coached camps at the US Air Force Academy and worked in group training while coaching various levels of athletes including beginners. Most recently, he has been coaching with the Revolution Running training club in Boulder, Colorado as well as coaching the Tuesday night beginner group run at Boulder Running Company in Boulder.

In the specialty running industry, Trent has totaled more than 15 years of experience while working for Colorado Running Company, Boulder Running Company in Colorado, and Hansons Running Shops in Michigan.

“I love working in a field where I can combine my experiences, knowledge, passion and enthusiasm in a great environment and potentially help others.” “I love helping beginners, walkers and veterans of the sport as they each have great stories to share!”

Jim Browning

Owner

Jim Browning, a certified Master Fitness Trainer for the US Army since 1997, has had the privilege of working with athletes at all levels of fitness to achieve both personal and professional fitness goals.

As a runner, Jim has had the privilege of running in almost every environment on the planet and 6 of the 7 continents (still one giant block of ice to go…). Jim holds degrees from the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Missouri and Duke University, and has served athletes at every level along side of some of the very best specialty running owners and coaches in America.

“I love to help people succeed. Whether it’s the first time for an athlete to cross a 5K finish line, a new PR at the Leadville 100, or a solid BQ marathon, the confidence personal fitness brings to people is amazing!”

“I am excited to help you with your fitness journey and to walk along side you as you complete this goal. ”

Cecilia Ticsay

Manager

Cecilia has been married for 25 years and we have 3 wonderful sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and two adorable granddaughters. Besides running, nutrition is her 2nd passion so Cecila became a Certified Holistic Health Coach.

Since 2007 Cecilia have completed over 19 full marathons and more half marathons, 10 & 5k’s than she can count. She has completed the San Diego Marathon, Nike Women’s Marathon, CIM in Sacramento, and Denver Rock N Roll half marathon. Cecilia qualified for Boston and was honored to run it in both 2010 and 2011. Cecilia also enjoys racing in trail ultra marathons. Cecilia’s coaching experience includes involvement in Team in Training and USA Fit Temecula as well as cross-country for a private school in California.

Cecilia finally completed the Chicago Marathon, which was the marathon she was training for when she was diagnosed with cancer. She is a testament to the fact that after fighting cancer it is possible to do anything when you put your heart and mind into it.

Amy Ames

Manager

Amy is originally from Georgia but has moved all over thanks to her husband’s career in the military. She started running longer distances in 2013 while her husband was deployed. After completing her first 5k, Amy was hooked! Her travels have allowed for some great experiences such as running at -20° in Alaska to completing the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC.

Amy loves to guide and encourage others in their running and fitness journeys. While living in Alaska, she started and led a chapter of Stroller Warriors Running Club, a global club for military spouses and their families. She currently serves on their Headquarters team, helping to shape the club and its leaders. Amy also coached a running club at her kid’s school while they lived in Virginia. It was there that she started her journey working in run specialty. After moving to Colorado in 2020, finding RNK was like finding home.

Amy geeks out on running gear and helping others find the right tools to be successful with their goals!