As I learned more about how to train and race effectively for Ironman races, I was inspired to share my experiences and general training advice with other people inside and outside the endurance sports world.
Whether describing a triathlon experience to a general audience or giving training tips to fellow athletes, I found writing a great way to share my thoughts and emotions with others about what I love to do.
In 2003, I began writing about my life as an athlete in my blog, then published my story in 2006: Full Time and Sub-Nine: Fitting Iron Distance Training into Everyday Life, which is about my experiences at the Naval Academy, in the Navy, becoming an Ironman triathlete, and ultimately beating cancer.
More recently, I have authored numerous articles and training programs related to triathlon and other endurance sports.
Over the years, I have expanded my interests beyond triathlon to other adventure sports and endurance events – for example, in 2008, I spent a week training with the Special Operations Force Academy in Virginia Beach, then backpacking in the Swiss Alps. Both experiences taught me an enormous amount about myself – emotionally and physically. In 2014, I began studying ninja martial arts and am currently training as a student at Shinobi Martial Arts in New Hampshire.
In the future, I am looking forward to finding new challenges that I can experience, write about, and share with others. Please feel free to contact me.