What inspires you to compete?
I enjoy competition because I believe it challenges us to be our best and to achieve more than we thought we could.
Why do you like this sport?
I love running because it is a "no excuses" sport. Nobody else can train for you and there are no team-mates to cover for your mistakes. You own both your successes and failures.
Do you train? What does your schedule look like?
I train during my planning period and lunch break during the school week (I'm a teacher). Weekends are my days for long runs and speed sessions.
Employment / Experience Summary
I currently teach high school sciences to students with severe emotional disabilities.
Some Personal Information About Me:
I am a father/husband, runner, teacher (secondary science and special education), and outdoor enthusiast. After taking an over ten year break from running, I have been back at it for two years and am in better shape now than I was in college/early 20s. I am a community moderator on active.com running forums.