As a former Division 1 soccer player, I have been around the fitness world my whole life. After completing what I thought was my one and only marathon after my soccer career, I stepped away from my competitive side as I got married and started a family. Years later, I felt the competitive juices flowing again but wanted to remain flexible with my family’s schedule – so I took up running and never looked back!
Ever since I took up the sport more seriously, I’ve DEVOURED everything I can from the best minds in the sport and have applied this to my own training. I have always been passionate about finding my potential in everything, and now that includes RUNNING! I love learning from others, from beginners to the most elite.
As an icing on the cake, I earned my coaching certification from the Road Runners Club of America. It has been so much fun to be passionate about a sport again!
I believe in the power of setting BIG GOALS for yourself and a persistent positive attitude. In 2017 I set out to break the world record for the fastest marathon while dribbling a soccer ball. Despite some setbacks in training, I set this record in a time of 3:29:03 and raised a lot of money for a good cause in the process.
I joked that I had finally gotten my 15 minutes of fame, even if it was only local fame! You can see the finish down below! What a fun moment!
As runners, we all need a place we can turn to when the race gets tough; in the last few miles of a marathon, for example. For me, this is my wife and kids. If I can inspire them and lead them to dig deeper in their own lives, then I’ve accomplished something.
My latest goals? Individually? Chasing down a Boston Qualifier and sub-3 hour marathon. Professionally? Helping others realize their running goals by providing quality coaching at a reasonable price.
Follow me on Instagram @roadrunner309 for frequent updates on my training.
Personal bests:
5K: 16:54
10K: 37:59
Half Marathon: 1:19:44
Full Marathon: 2:55:56
World Record – Fastest Marathon Dribbling a Soccer Ball: 3:29:03
- Here's some random running-related facts about me!
- Post race meal: Boneless Buffalo Wings
- Shoe of choice: currently New Balance Vazee Pace V2
- Favorite Race Mantra: "More"
- Favorite Distance: Half Marathon
- Headphones or no? Only on easy days.
- Favorite Running Podcasts: On Coaching with Magness and Marcus, Rambling Runner, Final Surge, The Morning Shakeout
Mission Statement
To make high quality coaching accessible to any runner who has a dream and is committed to achieving it.