ABOUT US
The Runners High™ was conceived by two professionals who understand the importance of the proper athletic footwear and the correct fit for every type of physical activity from fitness walking and exercising to competitive running and the most demanding triathlon. We are totally dedicated to helping our customers get the most enjoyment and best performance out of the activities they love.
Bruce R. Wilk, P.T., O.C.S.
Bruce Wilk is a licensed physical therapist since 1981 and the director and founder of Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists in Kendall. Prior to that, he was a medical advisor with Allied Health Insurance and a lead clinician at MetraHealth. He was also an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He frequently contributes sports-related injury articles to medical journals.
A lifelong runner and amateur triathlete himself, Bruce understands firsthand the importance of the right shoe and the right fit for any physical activity. Bruce’s professional experience in treating sports injuries has led to the regular assessment of technique and shoe wear when evaluating injured athletes. His in-depth inspection of running shoes revealed an increasing incidence of manufacturing defects that can lead to new injuries or aggravate existing ones. These defects usually go unnoticed when someone is buying new athletic footwear, and it has become standard procedure in his practice to counsel his patients regarding the quality of the footwear they rely on. The Runners High is a natural evolvement of Bruce’s dedication to helping athletes of all levels get the most out of their chosen activities.
Byron Kibort
Byron Kibort has been a retail footwear specialist for almost twenty years in Pinecrest, the home of The Runners High. When Bruce Wilk envisioned a new type of running store for the community, Byron was the ideal partner for the venture.
Byron wants everyone to experience the new family-oriented store as “a total running store for the whole family”. The Runners High is all about athletic footwear, apparel and accessories for people of all ages and all levels of fitness. He is passionate about training his staff and passing on his knowledge to them so they’ll share his commitment to service and customer satisfaction. Byron’s knowledge of the shoe business is an invaluable asset in the one-on-one gait assessment and personalized shoe fitting process. His motto is, “We don’t care how long it takes to help you find your perfect shoe.”
Today, Byron is assisting the young children of customers he has known personally since they were kids themselves. And, his own love of running drives him to see that everyone gets as much out of their chosen activity as he does.