Always involved in athletics as I child, I decided to persue my love for fitness and graduated from Ottawa University with a degree in Physical Education/Health & Fitness. Fresh out of college I began applying my knowledge by personal training a young man with special needs, coaching high school volleyball, and leading seasonal group water fitness classes. I am currently an Indoor Cycling instructor through AFAA as well as a Les Mills Body Pump instructor. In addition to helping others achieve their fitness goals I enjoy training for my own. I have completed two marathons, completed the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) for the last 4 years, and continue to play competitive volleyball.