Michael joined Team Nike after 15 years competing professionally in running, duathlon, mountain biking, triathlon and Xterra. But, perhaps, it is getting lost, stuck and hungry while exploring mountains, deserts and canyons in his youth that best prepared him for the rigors of adventure racing. Michael credits growing up in a family of accomplished, hyper competitive athletes as excellent team dynamics training. “Every adventure race is a learning experience, we try to refine our athletic disciplines, minimize mistakes, yet, there always seems to be a surprise.” Michael lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife Jenny, an accomplished multi-sport athlete in her own right and their daughter Mikella.
Michael’s Racing Highlights
Adventure Racing World Champion 2004
Raid World Champion 2004, 2006
24-Hour Orienteering World Champion 2004
Primal Quest Champion 2002, 2003 & 2004
Eco-Challenge New Zealand Champion 2001
Xterra World Champion 2000
Xterra Series Champion 1999 & 2000
16 Xterra Victories
Pikes Peak Ascent Winner
2 x Powerman Duathlon Series Winner
14 International Powerman Victories
2 x Triathlete’s “Duathlete of the Year”
Coors Light Duathlon Series & National Champion
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