Shippensburg University Athletics

Phil Wharton, a renowned physiotherapist and fitness coach, is serving as a volunteer assistant with the Shippensburg University cross country teams. 

Through the years, Wharton has worked with some of the most established names in running -- including 2002 London Marathon champion Khalid Khannouchi, 2008 U.S. Olympic flagbearer Lopez Lomong and former Oregon runner Matthew Centrowitz. 

Wharton has also worked with famed U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi. 

Among Wharton's many strengths is therapy, nutrition, stretching and body mechanics. He and his father, Jim, were among the go-to consultants in the running world during the 1990s. They founded Wharton Fitness in 1989. 

One of Wharton's prevailing philosophies is his importance of embracing one's body through strength and flexibility. 

Wharton was featured in a 2011 Runner's World article here.