About Us

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Amy Parkerson-Mitchell, director of Personal Best, is an RRCA certified running coach. She received her masters in physical therapy from KU Med in 1993. She specializes in examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of running injuries at Sport+Spine in Overland Park. She performs running mechanics evaluations, teaches strengthening classes for endurance athletes and speaks at local running clubs on a variety of running related topics.

As an avid runner, she has run many marathons including Chicago and Boston and is proud to be a part of the Personal Best family. Her ability to combine personal running experience with expertise in running biomechanics, training principles and treatment strategies makes her a unique asset to the KC running community. Click here for information about Coach Amy.



Personal Best was founded in 1993 by Steve Hinman. He has since retired and is now living in Colorado. Steve created a KC legacy with tried and true training programs for local runners.

Meet our support staff.

PB 2015 Tech Gear

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Men's Long Sleeved Technical 1/4 Zip
Women's Long Sleeve Technical Hoodie
You asked for techie gear, so here ya go! Jen, our very own graphic designer, has created an awesome design for us that commemorates our 2015 commitment to the NYC marathon and Action for Healthy Kids. Cost is $65.00 + tax. Place your orders here. Deadline to order is Friday, Feb. 13th. Size chart here.

What's Going on this Week with PB?

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We will be set up for a distance of 16 miles this Saturday. Consult your training schedule for your planned distance. Location: Urban Table in Corinth Shops at 83rd and Mission. Start time is 6:30 AM.

Membership applications - if you have not yet submitted, you must turn it in before the run on Saturday. You can e-mail, snail mail or bring it to the run. Form can be found here.

PB Clothing: We will be selling some technical gear this session and all proceeds will go to our fundraising cause to fight childhood obesity with Action for Healthy Kids. Jen, our very own graphic designer, has created an awesome design and Dick's is giving us a deal on some Nike technical gear. Stay tuned for details.

Mark your calendars for our first fundraising event for Team Action for Healthy Kids: March 8th from 1-4:00. Details coming soon!

Feeling a little behind?

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from beautifullybohemian
That's OK, we've got your back. There is still time: time to join Personal Best (do that here) and time to get whipped into shape for your spring race. If you are not running within 10% of the total weekly mileage or within two miles of the long run on your training schedule, please contact Coach Amy (do that here). The training schedules are just a guideline and they are meant to be tweaked. So, stow away your worries, roll out of bed and get out into that chill...there are NO excuses, rain or shine!

Research Continues

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My ongoing research with Janice and the Rockhurst PT students continues this spring and we are looking for more running subjects. Subjects must be training for a spring half or full marathon and must be injury free. Participation involves four mobility/stability tests. The tests are easy (everyone gets and A), they are not painful. Testing takes about 20 minutes. Subjects must keep a running log. If you are interested and able to participate, please contact Coach Amy ASAP at kcrunning@hotmail.com. Thanks for considering!