About Mike

40+ years. Hundreds of races.

One belief: Anything is possible, just believe!

I’ve spent more than four decades in endurance sports—overcoming birth defects, training accidents, and serious injuries. That mindset started early, when I ran the first-ever Indy Mini Marathon in 1979—while still in middle school.

Running evolved into triathlon in 1985. I began with sprint and Olympic distances and, while at Ball State University, completed the Muncie Endurathon (now Ironman Muncie). That race launched a lifelong pursuit that would include hundreds of triathlons over the next 40 years.

In 2019, a major bike accident changed everything. I was told I might never run again. Instead, I committed to the rehab. After 18 months of focused rehab at Forte Sports Medicine, I returned to pain-free running and completed a sprint triathlon in 2021. After building up my fitness in the fall of 2022, I finished Ironman Michigan 70.3. Amazing how far my body recovered and performed.

Facing my 60th birthday in 2023, I set a bold goal:

Finish six Ironman 70.3 races in 4 months
6 for 60 was the theme

The Results

With disciplined training, intentional fueling, and recovery-first strategies, I was surprised with the results. 

My body became stronger and I became faster as I completed each race without injury. This resulted in the following:

Lifetime PR: 5:11 at Ironman Ohio

Podium Finishes: 6

Results: Completed all 6 races including a bonus 7th race

7th-70.3 at Muncie in September

The Lesson

The body can perform at a high level, at any age, when training, nutrition, recovery, and consistency are allowed to compound into results.

That’s the foundation of my coaching today:
helping people perform better, feel stronger, and live healthier — no matter where you are starting.

Anything is possible.