BIOGRAPHY
Coach Mike grew up in Southern California and began running in junior high, finishing the mile far ahead of his peers. In high school, Mike set school records at Esperanza HS and placed at the Track and Cross Country State Meets. Mike continued to excel at the collegiate level, setting the school record for 1500 meters at UC Santa Barbara. He graduated from UCSB in 2007 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Exercise & Sports Science.
Mike's love of sports and injury prevention lead him to pursue a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2010. Shorty after graduating, Mike & his wife moved to Fort Collins, CO to enjoy the mountain air and some new trails. When he is not running or coaching, Mike works as a PT at Foothills Orthopedic and Sport Therapy in Loveland, CO. Mike has earned the recognition of being a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics. He currently races for the Altitude Running Team and is excited to share his experience & knowledge with runners of all ages and abilities.
Mike's coaching experience began in 2008 when he served as a running coach for Fitness Coaching in Orange County, CA. Mike held weekly training runs for beginner and seasoned runners wanting to compete in the local half marathons. While earning his Doctorate degree, Mike served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Azusa Pacific Men's Cross-Country & Track teams. Mike has a passion for helping others and for that reason started Stride Ahead Coaching in the Spring 2012. Since that time Mike has coached numerous athletes to PR's and kept them injury free along the way.
Running Highlights
US Marathon Trials-28th place-2:16:13
US Half Marathon Championships-12th place-1:04:49
US 25k Championships- 6th place-1:18:11
US 15k Championships-26th place-45:46
Colorado Half Marathon-1st place-1:07:42-course record
Running PR’s
1500m- 3:43.8
5000m- 14:06
10000m- 29:27
Half Marathon- 1:04:49
Marathon- 2:16:13
Mike's love of sports and injury prevention lead him to pursue a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2010. Shorty after graduating, Mike & his wife moved to Fort Collins, CO to enjoy the mountain air and some new trails. When he is not running or coaching, Mike works as a PT at Foothills Orthopedic and Sport Therapy in Loveland, CO. Mike has earned the recognition of being a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics. He currently races for the Altitude Running Team and is excited to share his experience & knowledge with runners of all ages and abilities.
Mike's coaching experience began in 2008 when he served as a running coach for Fitness Coaching in Orange County, CA. Mike held weekly training runs for beginner and seasoned runners wanting to compete in the local half marathons. While earning his Doctorate degree, Mike served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Azusa Pacific Men's Cross-Country & Track teams. Mike has a passion for helping others and for that reason started Stride Ahead Coaching in the Spring 2012. Since that time Mike has coached numerous athletes to PR's and kept them injury free along the way.
Running Highlights
US Marathon Trials-28th place-2:16:13
US Half Marathon Championships-12th place-1:04:49
US 25k Championships- 6th place-1:18:11
US 15k Championships-26th place-45:46
Colorado Half Marathon-1st place-1:07:42-course record
Running PR’s
1500m- 3:43.8
5000m- 14:06
10000m- 29:27
Half Marathon- 1:04:49
Marathon- 2:16:13
