• Getting into running for the first time
• Getting back into running
• Elevating your running to the next level
• Running in the mountains
• Improving your mental game
• Planning out long runs, races and/or adventures
• Connecting with the running community (local and/or national)
• Understanding what tools will make you become a better runner

I believe running should be fun. All goals and training should be built around enjoying the process and it is important to me that someone loves running for a long time, rather than burning themselves out achieving goals that don’t matter. By focusing on passion and adventure, the results will come naturally. I will work with you to understand what is most important and craft a plan that will allow you to become a more well-rounded runner while falling in love with the work that it takes to do so.

I have coached many people to their first marathons/ultramarathons. Many folks need that extra push to get over the edge and I’m happy to give that support. I’ve worked with experienced athletes trying to achieve new distances, to folks trying to get off the couch and unlocking new potential.

Additionally, I spent much of my childhood wrestling and have coached youth wrestling. Many of the mental tools translate great to running!

I grew up in northern Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Sports Management. I spent my childhood cycling through different sports, focusing mostly on running. I credit this to honing in on lifelong skills such as discipline and work ethic. Nothing I have done in life since has compared to wrestling in terms of how physically demanding and mentally taxing wrestling was.

I first started running at the age of 15, when I joined cross country. I immediately fell in love with the culture, community, and work that went into it. Many sports tend to reward talent, regardless of work ethic. Running, however, appealed to me because I feel there is a direct correlation between what someone is putting into it versus what they are getting out of it.

Since college, I’ve been living a nomadic life. Lots of traveling around and exploring. I’m often found camping, backpacking, and living the “dirtbag” life in nature as much as possible. I have had a few stints in Colorado and am enthralled with completing long routes in the rocky mountains.

I’m influenced a bit by everybody. Everyone I meet in the trail running/ultra space has unique experience and I try to be as open-minded as possible and take a little bit from everyone to form my own values and philosophies.

I’m drawn towards people that have clear, deep why’s beyond results and those who enjoy the simple things such as spending time on trail and being content with that.

• Front Range Ultra Dayze 200-miler (1st & course record, 2025)
• South Jordan 24-hour backyard ultra (1st, 2025)
• The Bear Chase 100K (1st male/2nd overall, 2025)
• 1,070 miles in 26 days (41.1 miles/day average) at Burrito League Tempe
• 6 100-mile+ race finishes
• I’ve completed over 50 ultramarathons and counting including my solo, unofficial efforts

• UESCA Ultramarathon Coach

• 5K PR: 18:09
• Marathon PR: 3:36:44
• 50K PR: 4:50:02
• 50-mile PR: 8:09:26
• 100K PR: 10:31:56
• 100-mile PR: 23:30:05
• 200-mile PR: 59:52:03
• Backyard Ultra PR: 38 yards (158.3 miles)

• The Importance of Walking (video)
• Twin Lakes Triple Crown Trip Report
• Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop Trip Report
• Taper Tantrums and Race Week Anxiety
• Running for the Essence of Running
• The Importance of Walking and Intentionally Practicing it
• Spirit of Adventure 100 mile Trip Report
• Leadville 100 Miler Race Report
• Bighorn 100 Miler Race Report
• How to Fuel after your Nutrition Plan has Gone out the Window
• Substack
• Burrito League Recap