Micheal Giddens

Michael Giddens is an ISSA-certified run coach, Founder of Sidewalk Athletics, and a rising voice in the running, retail, and wellness space. Through Sidewalk Athletics, he is building a mobile wellness platform that connects corporations with local wellness brands, expands access to fitness products and coaching, and creates community-driven health activations. He also leads a community track club, giving him direct insight into how movement, accountability, and shared experience build stronger communities. Previously, Michael helped grow Fleet Feet’s workplace wellness and mobile outfitting efforts across hospitals, schools, and corporate campuses throughout Cincinnati, generating more than $400,000 in revenue in his first year. His work sits at the intersection of run specialty, experiential retail, community health, and business development. A 2025 Brooks Trailblazer Award winner at TRE, Michael brings both practical experience and forward-thinking perspective to conversations abou