Country: United States

Running has never been just about fitness for me. I came from a swim and triathlon background, but running was my weakest link. I started running more to improve, and eventually I dropped the bike and pool entirely. The real turning point was reading David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me. I figured if he could run 100 miles with no training, I could at least handle a 50K. That first 50K changed everything — I never looked back.

My favorite distance now is 100 miles. Not just to survive, but to compete. That distance strips away your ego and shows you exactly what you're made of.

My most memorable race was the Kodiak 100 Mile. My friend Harshil and I ran the whole thing together. With just 5 kilometers to go, he asked, "What are we gonna do about who crosses first?" I said, "We race the last 5K." We bombed down that final stretch and ended in an epic sprint finish. That moment — two friends giving everything they had, side by side — that's what trail running is about.

My philosophy: running and life are alike. There will always be highs and lows. Life never gets easier — you just get stronger. Same with running.

For me, trail running is about appreciating God's creation and using my gift to inspire the next generation. I coach high school cross country at my old school in El Cajon, watching young athletes discover their own strength. Outside of running, I work at Road Runner Sports in San Diego and host a podcast called Endure. I also love fishing, hiking, and wakeboarding.

As I always say: "It's not over till it's over." Whether it's a 100‑mile race or life itself, the only thing that stops us is deciding to quit. And I'm not quitting anytime soon. This community understands that shared suffering is a privilege — and pushing those boundaries together means everything to me.