About me
I'm a native of Washington, DC, and the Columbia Heights neighborhood. I started my health and fitness journey as a young child. I have two older brothers who were always active and very competitive. Keeping up with them was a constant challenge, whether running from our house to school, riding our bikes or playing football. Up through my teenage years, every situation was competitive when I was around my brothers and friends.
When I went to college, however, my activity level decreased. I was no longer around my active family and friends. Little by little, the pounds started to accumulate, although I was able to maintain my weight for the most part. After college, I entered the world of office work by way of the insurance business. My average work week was 50 plus hours, leaving me with less time for physical activity and increasing my stress levels. Before I knew it, I had gained an excessive amount of weight and did not have the energy or drive to take care of myself. I ate out for almost every meal, and it usually was fast food.
One day in 2004, I went to the doctor for my annual physical. I found out that I was obese and at borderline risk for cardiovascular disease. That was the turning point for me. I started out with baby steps. I began to eat more nutritious foods and take longs walks. Little by little, the weight started to come off. I kept increasing my physical activity level and eating healthily. By mid-2005, I had lost over 70 pounds. It could have taken me less time to lose this weight had I invested in professional assistance, such as a personal trainer and dietician. Since then, I've kept the weight off, and my physical appearance has transformed. My success with a healthy and active lifestyle gave me the passion to inspire others to reach their physical goals. My new lifestyle is why I'm a fitness trainer today. I believe that if I can do it, anyone can. It starts out with motivation and taking those small steps to achieve the big goal in mind.
Fitness Accomplishments
| RAAM - Race Across America (3069 mile +180k elevation bike race) |
Oceanside,CA to Annapolis,MD (USA) | June 16th, 2018 | 8d 20h 19m 2nd Place (2 person team) World Class Cyclist |
| SPARTAN RACE ULTRA BEAST 28 miles+64 obstacles 40%Incline + Swim |
Killington, VT, USA | September 16th, 2017 | 11:36:24 9th Place (Age Group) World Class OCR Qualifier |
| Spartan Race Sprint (Stadium Series) |
Washington, DC, USA | July 22nd, 2017 | 39:43 62 out of 216 Elite Tier |
| ULTRAMAN 321.6 Florida | Orlando, FL, US | February 19th -21st 2016 | 31:22:10 22nd out 37 (World Class Triathlete) |
| Men's Fitness Ultimate Athlete Games | Tuxedo Park, NY, USA | October 18th, 2014 | 13:14:14 24th Place (Top Tier Finisher) |
| IRONMAN 140.6 Lake Placid | Lake Placid, NY, USA | July 27th, 2014 | 12:19:42 1009th out of 2764 |
| IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman | Cambridge, MD, USA | June 8th, 2014 | 5:06:32 387th out of 2,100 |
| Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York (112 Mile Cycle Ride) |
New York, NY, USA | May 18th, 2014 | 5:19:43 133rd out of 5,000 |
| Kinetic Sprint Triathlon | Spotsylvania, VA, USA | May 10th, 2014 | 1:24:59 69th out of 586 |
| La Vuelta 400 mile cycling Tour De Puerto Rico |
Puerto Rico Island | January 24-26th, 2014 | Peloton A & B 25 - 35mph |
| Super Spartan Race | Nellysford, VA, USA | August 25th, 2013 | 2:26:29, Top 4 out of 3000 |
| American Ninja Warrior | Miami, FL, USA | May, 2013 | Qualifying competitor |
| Bull Run Run 50 Miler Ultra Marathon | Bull Run, VA, USA | April 14, 2012 | 9:37:57 |
| Metro Dash Obstacle Course | Oxon Hill, MD, USA | July 9, 2011 | 7:32, Top 5 out of 3000 |
| Results the Gym 300 Workout Challenge | Washington, DC, USA | November 15, 2009 | 13:45, First Place |
| Marine Corps Marathon | Washington, DC, USA | October 25, 2009 | 3:10:19, Boston Qualifier |
| Suntrust National Marathon | Washington, DC, USA | March 21, 2009 | 3:28:23 |
| JFK 20K | Washington, DC, USA | January 17, 2009 | 1:37:20 |
| National Personal Training Institute Jacobs Ladder Machine |
Orlando, FL, USA | January 7, 2008 | 1:25:15, First Place, All-Time Record |