
I specialize in coaching novice to intermediate triathletes and individuals looking to make the move to long-course racing. I have been a USA Triathlon (Level 1) and USA Cycling (Level 2) certified coach but more importantly I'm an athlete myself and I understand the demands of everyday life and working a full-time job. I choose to only work with a few clints at a time and approache each athlete as an individual - your training and guidance should specifically reflect your personal needs and situation. I rely on scientific training principles with a "quality over quantity" approach based on your unique needs and goals that will you to train smarter and race faster.
I have been active in athletics for over 20 years beginning with varsity letters in track and cross country as a freshman in high school. Since then I have been a competitive age group triathlete and runner for the past 10 years. I've raced the Boston Marathon (2:53 PR), the inaugural Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida, Ironman Florida (9:34 PR), JFK50 ultramarathon, Ironman Coeur d'Alene, and the inaugural Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada just to name a few. In 2012 I'll be doing a lot of running through the winter and spring before turning my focus to the inagural Ironman U.S. Championship in August taking a run at a Kona slot.
First Triathlon:
Breezy Point Sprint Triathlon 2004 - 250/527 OA, 26/48 AG
Career Highlights :
-2011 Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier
-2010 Washington Half (NC) overall winner
-34th overall at the 2009 JFK50 ultramarathon
-Finished top 3% at the 2006 Boston Marathon
-2008 Long Course Duathlon World Championship qualifier
-USA Triathlon All-American honors - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
-103 place overall at IMFL 2007
-2007 Short Course Duathlon World Championship qualifier
-2007 Halfmax National Triathlon Championship qualifier
-2006 Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier/finisher
-Finished top 3% at the 2006 Boston Marathon
Personal Records:
Distance |
race |
Time |
5k |
Hair of the Dog - 2011 |
17:08 |
10k |
Elizabeth River Run - 2011 |
35:41 |
1/2 Marathon |
Shamrock Sportsfest - 2007 |
1:17:18 |
Marathon |
Boston Marathon - 2006 |
2:53:23 |
50 mile ultra |
JFK50 - 2009 |
7:18:05 |
Half-Ironman/70.3 |
Washington Half (NC) - 2010 |
4:23:33 |
| Ironman |
IMFL - 2007 |
9:34:15 |
Equipment:
Wetsuit: 2XU Elite
Bikes: Cervelo S3, Trek Speed Concept 9.8
Race Wheels: Zipp 808 Firecrest, Jet Disc
Helmets: Bell Sweep R, Giro Advantage 2
Technology: Garmin Forerunner 405 & Edge 500, Quarq ConQo
Shoes: Saucont Grid Type 4A, Nike Free, Nike Marathoner, LG TriAir Carbon
Personal:
Birthdate: September 15, 1974
Hometown: Tobyhanna, PA
Education: BS Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Master of Environmental Management, Duke University, Durham, NC
Occupation: Marine Biologist




