I’m a retired professional triathlete and endurance junkie from Whitefish, Montana. I love just about any adventure; especially if it involves cycling or trail running with friends and coffee along the way and a beer or two to cap it off. I’ve worked for The Cycling House for 10 years and hope to make it another 10+ years.
Growing up in Whitefish, Montana I was lucky to have opportunities and exposure to many outdoor pursuits. Â In high school, I ran cross country and track and played soccer. Â My summers were filled with hiking in Glacier National Park, kayaking, fishing and mountain bike rides with friends. Â My endurance spirit might have sparked in high school but it certainly did not blossom into what it has become today until college. Â I was a bare minimum runner and really never pushed myself in training. Â I was much more interested in the social aspects and happened to have some natural talent. Â Upon graduation, I moved to Missoula, Montana to attend the University of Montana and that is where it all started.
I joined the University of Montana triathlon team and raced competitively at the local and national scene while studying History and Geography. Â After graduating I had one of those lost moments like so many college graduates have. Â I was working at Adventure Cycling Association through college and started full-time work there as the Sales Lead after graduation. Â I knew Owen Gue through racing and during that summer he asked me if I would be interested in working in Tucson as a guide. Â I wanted to pursue racing triathlon and after many years of training through the winter in Montana, I jumped at the opportunity. Â I had no idea if I would get paid, what being a guide entailed or what my roles and responsibilities would be. Â I showed up on the doorstep of The Cycling House and thirteen years later, I’m still here.