Fun, sociable, easy-going and always on the move. Recently left position in corporate america in downtown Chicago to find my next big adventure. Love to travel, run, drink at the local pub, just hang out and always wanting to try something new. Would rather participate than watch.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couchsurfing so that I can meet locals in whatever part of the world I happen to be in. Someone that knows where the hidden swimming hole is, where the best local coffee/beers are brewed, and what events may be going on in the area, but also where are the tourist traps, where should I not be at night, what restaurant do I need to avoid.

Interests

Interests are running, triathlons, anything new that I've never done before, outdoor activities (trekking, kayaking, kite-surfing)....also in to much more mellow things like drinking, people watching, local shows/events (comedy, musicians). I could sit on the sidewalk drinking local wine/beer and people-watch for hours.

In each location I will also have to do all the check-the-box tourist sites...but those are typically pretty quick.

• wine
• beer
• coffee
• running
• drinking
• pub crawls
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• surfing
• boxing
• swimming

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My highest sense of accomplishment comes from my 2014 Ironman Wisconsin finish in 34th place in 9:52. This was my 2nd full-distance Ironman and I was unsure of what to expect. I far exceeded my expectations in each discipline and missed qualifying to the Ironman World Championships in Kona by 21 bitter seconds. Was a hard pill to swallow but was a major turning point in my confidence in myself as a triathlete.

Teach, Learn, Share

Avid runner and triathlete...Been running competitively for 19 years and doing triathlons for 3 years.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam