Age - 28

Birthday - June 5, 1977

Where do you live and train? Eugene , OR

Ideal training spot, conditions, companions?

Wood chipped trails or trails with as much mud as possible!

Years running, cycling, or competing - 14

What type of races do you prefer (i.e. trail ultras)?

I love trail races, but I also do road racing and track & field

How did you hear or find out about Injinji tetratsoks?

My good buddy Joe Wilson!

How long have you been wearing the tetratsoks? Four years

Your personal tetratsok of choice?

Micro for roads, crew for trails

How do the tsoks work for you, and what do you like best about them?

I LOVE the blister protection they provide for my toes. I don’t know what I ever did without them.

How have the tetratsoks changed your experience training and competing?

If I don’t have a pair of Tsoks. . .I don’t run. It’s not worth the blisters. They are the single most important piece of gear for my running. I LOVE THEM!

Do you have a memorable experience or story about using the tetratsoks for training or competing?

I’m know as the “toe sock guy” around my training partners. After every race, I always walk around in flip-flops with my Tsoks on and it always opens up ways for me to share them with others. I love being able to share them so that others may benefit from this awesome product!

What would you most like to accomplish athletically presently and/or long-term?

Make an Olympic team in the 3000m steeplechase. Run a sub 2:20 marathon.

Favorite Quotation or Personal Motto?

1. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
2. If you work hard to get where you are it feels good in the hot spotlight!

What inspires you to reach for more in your sport and in your life?

My wife of 7 years and our 2 daughters (soon to be 3 in June). I wouldn’t be anyone without their support!

Favorite foods for training and competing?

Lots of fruit, salad and pasta.

Favorite post race meal?

Strawberry banana smoothie

Other hobbies or interests that you like to spend your time doing?

Reading, fishing, playing with my kids.

Advice you would give to someone just starting out running or cycling, or in a new sport in general?

Be consistent and be patient.

Best advice you have ever received from a fellow athlete, or non-athlete?

Be consistent and be patient!

Personal hero or role model?

My parents. I wouldn't be who I was without their guidance.

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