"It is a shame for a person to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which their body is capable." — Socrates
That idea has guided my life for as long as I can remember.
I've always viewed taking care of my body as an act of gratitude. Growing up, I understood that good health is a gift—one that not everyone receives. I was fortunate to be born healthy and able to explore what my body could do, and I've spent a lifetime honoring that gift through movement, nutrition, and an active lifestyle.
Over the years, that journey has taken me far beyond what I ever imagined. I've earned 8 Masters World Championships, 25+ Masters National Championships, completed three marathons, won the FATS 50K Trail Run, and most recently placed third in the draft-legal duathlon at the 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport Age Group National Championships.
But the medals and titles aren't what drive me.
What inspires me is helping others discover what they are capable of.
For more than a decade, I helped lead over 1,200 Bristol Myers Squibb employees as they trained for and completed the Coast2Coast4Cancer bicycle ride, raising more than $12 million for cancer research. I watched people who once doubted themselves accomplish goals they never thought possible.
Today, as a Riding 4 Focus coach, I help students experience the confidence, focus, and joy that come from getting on a bike during the school day. Time and again, I've seen how movement can change a student's attitude, improve their day, and unlock their potential.
The greatest compliment I've ever received wasn't about a championship or a finish line.
It was:
"You got me to believe in myself."
That's the heart of Danamite Coaching.
My mission is to help individuals, teams, communities, and organizations improve their health, strengthen connections, and unlock their potential through movement, nutrition, and shared experiences. I am especially passionate about partnering with companies to create cycling-based wellness and team-building experiences that bring people together, foster personal growth, and build healthier, more engaged workplace cultures.
Because when we take care of our bodies, we create the foundation for a stronger mind, a richer life, and the opportunity to become the best version of ourselves.