Ken Combs Running Store was established in November of 1980 by Ken and Sylvia Combs. Ken had coached and taught school in the Louisville area since 1956. His tradition of racing, coaching and teaching spilled over into a retail operation that carries with it the same excellence. Ken and Sylvia did their part in setting up Louisville's road running scene and helped make it into what it is today.

Ken was instrumental in establishing the Metro Parks contribution to Louisville running. Today, both Ken, Sylvia, the clubs and the Parks Department conduct some of the cities finest races.

Ken and Sylvia have since retired from day to day operations of the Store. Larry Holt, (Sylvia's son) carries on the same service and commitment started by his predecessors. Larry also grew up and went to school in the Louisville area. At 45 he has already had 27 years in retail and 23 years managing and owning the "hands on" retail and running marriage. Running for 30 years has given him the background to be part of rich running tradition in Louisville as well as part of the Ken Combs success.