A leader both in business and in sport, Mike thrives on stress & draws on his experience as an air traffic controller,
business executive, mountain guide and EMT to be able to make rapid, critical decision making in
the most demanding environments. Extensive record of completing difficult tasks in a variety of settings.
Former nationally ranked ultrarunner in the 100-mile category. 'When others tire or give up, I'm just getting warmed up.'
I pursue the most difficult challenges I can find.
Personal:
1993: World record holder – Speed ascent of Popocatepetl, Mexico.
1994: Participant world's toughest race (The Barkley).
2002: Attempt for the world record on the John Muir Trail in California (262 mile version).
2004: 2nd attempt for the record on the John Muir Trail
2003-2004 Season: Ranked #2 runner in the State of Texas for the Texas Trilogy ultrarunning series.
2004: Nationally ranked ultrarunner (100-mile category).
2007: Participant world's toughest race (Nolan's 14 - supplanted The Barkley).
Multi-lingual: english, arabic, spanish, plus some Russian and Farsi. Also, HTML.