There’s something special about running a marathon in the fall, especially in New England. The scenery, the crisp air, the challenge of the course, and the opportunity to spend some time reflecting on life all make for a memorable experience. The Newport Marathon in Rhode Island delivered on all of those fronts, although the wind and hills made sure I earned every mile. With an official finish time of 3:50:14, Newport also marked state number 10 in my quest to run a marathon

The things we can't outrun. When I crossed the finish line of the Miami Marathon back in January, I had no idea that one race would shape the next season of my life. In many ways, the months that followed became an unexpected epilogue to that race. The marathon itself had gone well, but within hours of finishing, something wasn’t right. My left foot became swollen and noticeably discolored, and by that evening I could barely walk. In hindsight, I suspect I strained a tendon a

Going into the 2026 Miami Marathon I had zero expectations, and that made all the difference. For the first time ever, I had my bib mailed to me. Due to board meeting conflicts I was unable to attend the pre-race expo, and wow, what an underrated service! No Ubers, no wandering a convention hall, and no buying stuff that I definitely do not need. If this is the future, I’m all in. Training (or Lack Thereof) As someone who once ran a 24-hour Spartan Race in the snowy mountains

Growth doesn't always come from doing more. Sometimes, it comes from being forced to stop. This past month, a back injury sidelined my running and gave me something I rarely ever have: space. Space to rest, space to reflect on my journey, and space to boldly envision what’s next. As I sit enjoying a quiet, snowy morning at my mother and father-in-law's cabin in the North Carolina mountains, I find myself gratefully looking back on the road that brought me here and seeking dis

“Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the presence of trust.” These words from my pre-race devotional echoed through my mind as I stepped out into the cool darkness of morning, ready to run the 50th annual Marine Corps Marathon. Before leaving, I peeked in on my young daughter sleeping peacefully in her bed, and my heart swelled. I always feel a tug of guilt racing on a Sunday morning instead of going to church with my family, so I spent some extra time in prayer, asking

Some races test your limits. Others remind you of why you fell in love with running in the first place. The Dahlgren Heritage Railroad Trail 50K this past weekend? Somehow, it did both. Between the smooth, shaded trails, a perfectly mild break in Virginia’s usual August heatwave, and a sub-5 hour finish that I had to dig down deep and absolutely grind for until the very last mile, this one will go down as a special race for reasons that extend far beyond the stopwatch. Frida

I recently had the privilege of being a guest on “The Wholesome Way”, a podcast created by my good friend Alex to help others optimize their physical and mental wellbeing while discovering their true purpose in life. During our time together, we discussed balance, resilience, faith, and more as I shared reflections and lessons from my fitness journey and career. A link to the Apple podcast episode (also available on Spotify) is below. I hope you enjoy! https://podcasts.app

Earlier this month, my wife and I ventured to the mountains of New Hampshire for the Revel White Mountains Marathon and Half Marathon. We had been looking forward to the trip for quite a while, as it provided an opportunity to spend time together doing what we love most: running, exploring, and embracing the beauty of God's creation. In retrospect it felt like a continuation of our honeymoon; a reminder of the joy we find in each other's company and in the great outdoors.

On Sunday November 4th, I had the distinct honor of running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, a race I would later find out became the world’s largest marathon in history with 55,646 total finishers. As a relatively new father running on behalf of the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), a nonprofit organization that enables law enforcement officers around the world to identify, arrest and prosecute child predators, the race had an entirely different meaning for me than previous

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I am excited to share that I will be running the 2024 New York City Marathon for team Child Rescue Coalition (CRC)! As a father myself...

“There is a sunrise and a sunset every day and you can choose to be there for it. You can put yourself in the way of beauty.” Cheryl Strayed, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail In the early, chilly morning hours of Saturday, November 2nd, I along with 250 other runners prepared to start the 4th annual Rim to River 100 miler at the ACE Adventure resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia. My family and I arrived at ACE on Thursday and had been having a wonderful time

And we're back! After a six month break from racing to focus on my family and responsibilities as a new father, it felt great to get...

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself, ‘What makes me come alive?’ Because what the world—a wife, a child—needs is men...

Relaxing in a hammock under the maple tree in our new backyard earlier this week, my wife and I were surprised to discover that it’s almost Labor Day. The past two months absolutely flew by, as we were living out of a suitcase thanks to a rentback agreement, preparing for the arrival of our baby girl, and spending time with family in North Carolina and Virginia. I made the most of the summer by running the trails everywhere we traveled, but I still feel rather anxious about

Another marathon in the books! While it wasn't my best time it was pretty close to it, and with all we have had going on in our lives...

Saturday, December 4, 2021 “I don’t run because I love the feeling of running. I run because it makes me love the feeling of living."...

How is it almost Thanksgiving?! What a year it has been. From starting a new career to moving to getting married, 2021 has been filled...

What did you do during the long winter months of the pandemic? I distinctly remember the evening my then fiance and I were cuddling in front of the fireplace last February, talking about how fun it would be to visit her parents’ cabin and run this race. It had been snowing all day, and planning an escape to North Carolina just seemed like a great idea. A few glasses of wine later and we made it official by registering! At the time we were still deep in the midst of weddin