• Certified UESCA Running Coach

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

• Sports Nutrition

3-5 years

Although the US Army didn't have the best running advice or training when I first undertook running, I reached out and discovered a very encouraging world that helped me learn the insides of running. 25 years later, I'm still running, introducing my daughters to running, and encouraging everybody everywhere to get out and enjoy life and nature through running. I'm married to a wonderful woman who supports my high mileage weeks and early morning race start times. I have lived in Europe and Russia too and speak Russian fluently.

I believe that everyone is a runner, it's just that many don't know it yet. We were created to run, and the human body reveals how awesome it is through the journey of running. Whether you are new to running or have years of experience, running offers the best of life in so many ways. My philosophy is to get runners to start running, focus on cross training to reduce the stress on the body from running and strengthen the body, and make sure that the runner is enjoying the journey. Why run if you're not having fun? Whether it's a local 5k or something adventurous, like the Cocodona 250, we'll take one step at a time, encouraging each other, and driving ourselves to be the best version of ourselves.