Originally a flat lander from South Florida, I didn’t discover “the mountains”, until my senior year of undergrad in 2013; when I ventured out to the San Juan, Mountains in Southern Colorado on a field camp course to finish my degree in geology. The Colorado high peaks left a lasting impression on me, and it wasn’t long after that, I found myself a Colorado resident trying to combine my passion for running with the thrills and adventure of playing in the mountains. The mountains are natures greatest arena, and I’ve been fortunate enough to live in a place where I can test myself year after year. They provide the ultimate motivation as a place to seek growth both personally and athletically.