Ultrarunning Coach | Badwater 135 Finisher | Leadville 100 Big Buckle Finisher

Twenty years ago, I was 90 pounds overweight and out of breath chasing my daughters in the backyard. I never imagined that journey would lead to finishing Badwater 135, earning a sub-25-hour Big Buckle at Leadville, or helping other runners pursue goals that once felt out of reach. Ultrarunning changed my life, and coaching is one way I give back to the community that has helped me so much.

I’m a father of four, a full-time Director of Engineering, and a coach guided by faith, family, fitness, and fellowship. I understand the challenge of preparing for a big goal alongside family and career. I bring an engineer’s attention to preparation and progress, along with a personal investment in the athlete behind the goal.

Coaching Approach

Running fitness determines how fast you can run. Ultra fitness determines how little you slow down.

My coaching rests on four pillars:

• Physical preparedness – Build the running and hiking fitness to keep moving efficiently as the miles accumulate.
• Trail hardening – Practice the footing, terrain, fueling, gear, and environmental demands your event will bring.
• Mental readiness – Understand your why and make good decisions when fatigue and discomfort make them harder.
• Community – Build relationships that provide accountability, shared learning, and familiar faces on the course.

I provide individualized training, honest feedback, accountability, and encouragement. Your plan should fit your experience, local terrain, available time, and recovery. Regular communication helps me adjust the work as life changes and helps you understand the purpose behind your training.

Coaching Specialties

• Leadville and mountain ultramarathons
• First ultramarathon to 100+ mile races
• Running and hiking preparation for long events
• Marathon preparation
• Training around family and career

Education and Certifications

• UESCA Certified Coach
• 80/20 Endurance Certified Coach
• B.S. & M.S. in Industrial Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Selected Athletic Highlights

• Badwater 135 finisher — 2026, 36:54:30.
• Three Leadville Trail 100 finishes — 2022, 2023, and 2025; sub-25-hour Big Buckle in 2025, 24:58:47.
• Javelina 100 finisher — 22:41:03
• Outlaw 100 finisher — second overall
• UTMB CCC 100K finisher
• Additional finishes include Keys 100, Pumpkin Holler 100 twice under 24 hours, Bandera 100K, Desert RATS 100K, and Silver Rush 50.
• Countless marathons and ultras including 3 Leadville marathons.

Pacing Experience

• Western States, Leadville, Wasatch, Javelina, Arkansas Traveler, Yeti, Badwater 135, Moab 240, Cocodona 250, Monster 300.

Whether you’re preparing for your first ultra or pursuing a goal that stretches you, I’ll help you prepare with purpose and grow in confidence. Through Boundless and the athletes I coach, you’ll also have opportunities to learn, connect, and share the journey.

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