Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

Running Since: 1985

Education: University of Utah B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, 1998, NSCA – CSCS Certification, 1999-2000

Family: My wife Emily and our 2 sons, Tyler and Carter

Teams: Brighton High School, Brigham Young University, University of Utah

Weekly Mileage: 20

Favorite Run: Running hard for 20-30 minutes

Favorite Workout: 6 by 400 at 2 mile race pace w/ 60 second rest

Favorite/Memorable Races: 1997 Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships in Fresno, CA and Circle the Bay 30k in Coos Bay, OR

Dream Race: Carlsbad 5k

Current Favorite Shoe: Newton Motus

Favorite Shoe of All Time: Asics Gel-Lite II

Running Partner: My shadow typically

Current Running Goal: To enjoy the social aspect of running

What Inspires to Run: Feeling the endorphins