Ray F. Pugsley

Mr. Pugsley earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins. He is co-owner of Potomac River Running, Inc., a running/ walking specialty store with eight locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Mr. Pugsley raced competitively at Dartmouth College and as a cross country lover, he’s been going strong for 30 years — he was the US Junior National Cross Country Champion in 1988 and finished second in the US Masters Cross Country race in 2009 and 2013. He takes advantage of his extensive experience with both training and injuries by coaching adults through the PR Running Club, which was created in 2001. As a life-long athlete, Mr. Pugsley strives to help people in the local community stay active and healthy through his stores, coaching, and event support.vMr. Pugsley knows the importance of spinal health all too well; he underwent a laminectomy (1996) and a spinal fusion (2003) and, after recovery, was once again able to enjoy the athletic life that he loved, most recently winning the RRCA Master’s 10-mile championship at the 2010 Cherry Blossom 10-Miler!