I'm a runner and aspiring ultramarathoner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When my dad left home at 18, a mentor of his told him, "Wonderful how life touches life and how boundless the influence thereof." I want to continue building that boundless web of influence that he built and encouraged me to build.

Interests

I will do anything I can to get outside and run as far as I can--the more mountainous the better. I love the challenge, the burning in my legs and chest, and sense of serenity when there's no one around at the top of a mountain.

• running
• cycling
• trail running
• rock climbing
• ultrarunning

Music, Movies, and Books

Good Will Hunting, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Boys in the Boat

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I survived 2 Siberian winters with no boots!

Teach, Learn, Share

x% of y = y% of x

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Hong Kong, Jordan, Latvia, Russian Federation, United States