Welcome to Mojo!

We are a Running Specialty Store in West Chester, Ohio. We have a great staff dedicated to finding you the best shoe for you. Our goal is to keep you running and give you the information you will need to take your running to the next level! Come in and see us and we will do everything we can to help you "Live Life in Forward Motion."

Paul Heintz - Owner

Paul is the store owner, or Mr Mojo, to many of his running friends. Paul ran his first marathon, the NYC marathon, in 1984 and has continued to run every distance between the 5K and marathon, including 200-mile relay events ever since. A veteran of 30+ marathons, including several Boston efforts, Paul continues to have a passion for both road and trail running. In addition to running Paul is also a duathlete and triathlete and looks forward to racing again this summer after focusing mainly on running for the last several years. Paul's favorite sport is rugby but he is semi-retired and prefers to strap on the running shoes rather than the rugby boots these days and can be found most days working at the store dispensing thoughts and suggestions to interested runners and walkers.

Patrick Bayer

My name is Patrick Bayer and I have been enjoying running since 8th grade. I started out running track and thought I was going to be a sprinter. My lack of fast twitch muscles quickly changed this plan. As I started running distances, I fell in love with the sport and continued running in high school at Summit Country Day. I had a successful career and was an all conference runner 3 times. More importantly, our team became more successful each year as our program grew throughout my four years. After high school, I chose to attend Xavier University and run recreationally. At this time, I accepted the assistant coaching position at Summit. This allowed me to help the program grow even farther. While coaching, we have had state qualifiers and our teams routinely make it to Regionals and win conference. I started working at Mojo in May of 2009 and it is definitely the most fun job in the world. Every day I work, I get to share my passion for running with everyone who walks in the door.

Mark Bierkan

Graduated from CHS in 2003 Ran CC and Track while I was there. I was a part of the best boys CC team since 1978 where we finished 5th in the region (6 pts from state) In Track I finished 10th in the state in the 800 in a school record time of 1:56.15. I graduated from Ohio Northern University in 2007. Ran CC and Track (indoor and outdoor) while I was there. Broke 4 school records in track and was a 3 time nation qualifier ( 2 times in track and 1 in cross) Currently teach at Colerain High School (Higher level math – precalculus, calculus, and AP Statistics) Just finished my first year as CHS head cc coach. Both the girls and boys teams qualified for regionals for the first time since fall 2002. I am going into my first year as the Co-head track coach at CHS. I ran the flying pig half marathon in the spring of 2008 (they sent me the wrong way at mile marker 11). Currently run for Mojo Running Co.

Robin Delnoce

My name is Robin Delnoce and I've been helping runners achieve their goals at Mojo Running since 2010. I was pretty much a lump until 2005 when a friend asked me to join her Flying Pig Marathon relay team. At 190 pounds, I was not the ideal running partner, but my friend had faith that I could finish the 7 miles required. From the moment I crossed that finish line, my life changed. I continued running, lost 60 pounds, crossed 27 marathon finish lines, ran 14 Boston Marathon qualifying times, and completed an Ironman. At Mojo Running, I am able to assist new runners and learn from veterans. I am the shining example of, "if I can do it, anyone can."

Mandy MacDonald

My name is Mandy and I have been running since 2003. I attended Colerain High School where I played soccer and ran cross country and track. I earned First Team all GMC in the 400 and 800 meter relays as a freshman and was a regional finalist. I am currently studying Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati and plan to attend Physician Assistant School next fall. I have been running recreationally throughout college and have recently completed two 200 miles relays with fellow Mojo runners. I am excited to run my first half this spring, and many more thereafter! Until then, I am eager to share my passion for running with everyone who comes through Mojo!

Chris Anderson

I am not your traditional runner. I didn't start running by doing cross country or track in high school or middle school. I started running by myself in college about 6 years ago in order to get in shape. I started with a mile because I knew I could do it. I ran that mile as fast as I possibly could because I hated it. But soon 1 mile turned into a mile and a half which turn into almost 2 miles until one day at the gym I told myself that I was going to run 3 miles. So I did. And I loved it! I haven't stopped running, and since then have ran and placed in several 5k's, 10k's, and half marathons, with my crowning achievement being running a full marathon this last year. Aside from running, I teach science at Princeton High School where I also coach cross country and track. I used to run to stay in shape and de-stress from teaching. Now I do it because I know if I go more than a day without it I'll go insane. Running has given me a lot, and I could go on and on about how it has transformed my life, but all of that could be summed up in one quote: running is the best metaphor for life; you get out exactly what you put into it.

Marin Rebella

Running has always been in my life; my parents met in a running class in college so you could say it is in my blood. I first started cross country and track in middle school in Chicago. I moved to Mason, Ohio for high school and continued to run there. Although I battled some injuries, I made it through and was able to complete the Flying Pig Half Marathon in May of 2011 (thanks to Paul's training program and motivation). I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin, despite the cold I stay active and am a part of the UW Running Club. Working at Mojo has increased my love for running and everything that comes with it. I am going to run a marathon one day wearing full Mojo gear!

Bob Fritz - Speed Work Coach

I have been a runner for nearing 30 years and coaching all ages for nearly 20 years. I have coached junior high, and high school teams, along with college athletes and adults in many distances. I am presently a math teacher the cross country coach at Princeton High School. In college, I was a two-time national qualifier. Personally, I have continue to race all distances from the mile to the marathon, where I have been a three-time Boston Marathon qualifier.

Brady Holmer

My name is Brady Holmer, and I am currently a senior at Lakota West High School. I began running cross country in 7th grade just to get into shape for basketball, but running quickly became something I both enjoyed and was good at. I won every single race during 8th grade cross country, and decided to quit basketball and just run. I don’t regret the choice one bit! During high school I have earned All GMC 3 times, won 2 team GMC championships, and qualified for regionals numerous times. In track, the 3200m is my main event and I also run the 1600m. My senior year of XC I was GMC champion and runner of the year, as well as District champion. Running long distances is what I love most about running, but the feeling of effortless speed is great. Working here at Mojo is an amazing experience to talk and interact with runners who share my passion. After my senior year I will be running Cross Country at the collegiate D1 level at Northern Kentucky University. When I’m older I will not doubt continue to run, and would love to give marathon running a shot and hopefully qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials. To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. – Steve Prefontaine

Julie Cameron

I am a graduate of Miami University where I majored in Physical Education. I am also a Level 1 USAT coach. I grew up playing soccer, basketball, softball, and swimming. I have a triathlon addiction and running is my weakness. I used to dread running, but I started running with the Mojo group about 2 years ago and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. Not only do I enjoy running now, but the consistency has increased my speed. My A race this year is Ironman Cozumel where I will be trying for a Kona spot. My favorite part about working at Mojo is trying to turn every runner into a triathlete!

Brad Bullock

My name is Brad Bullock and i have been involved with the running community in some way for over 13 years. I began running track as a sprinter in 8th grade at Saint Barts and then went to Winton Woods and began distance running. I ran track/ cross country for all four years of high school and was a multiple regional quailfier in cross county and track in the mile. then i continued on to run in college at Northern Kentucky University on a scholarship. At NKU I was part of two of the best teams that school has ever had. In 2006 and 2007 we qualified as a team to the NCAA D2 championship races. I also was all GLVC in cross country in 2006. I am still an avid runner and coach cross country at Fairfield High School, I have performed well at several different race distances i have run a 2:48 marathon, 1:20 half marathon and a 15:48 5K.

Jerry Medina - Track Coach

My name is Jerry Medina. I started running cross country and track while I was freshmen at Triad High School in Illinois. During my freshmen year I ran my first 5k and while I may not have placed, I loved the experience and learned that I love to compete and I've been addicted ever since. After High School I started competing in road races (mostly 5k's) and have met many great people along the way. I love to travel to different areas/states for races so there's always a new challenge and the chance to meet other runners. My greatest experience as a runner was to be able to attend the 2012 Olympic Trials in Houston, Texas. The best advice I can give anyone is stay positive, listen to your body, and to make sure you have good training partners that keep you motivated. Above all, have fun with it.