I started my running journey in 2014, when my wife, Darby Sider, challenged me to run the Fort Lauderdale A1A Half Marathon. This was a big challenge for me, as I walked and ran exclusively on a treadmill. One day, Darby was running late from work, and I decided to run outside… just to see if I could even do it. I did okay and made the commitment to run in the half marathon. During our training, we ran the suggested 5K race at the Tamarac Turkey Trot. I had never run in a live race before, and I had no idea what to expect. I finished with a not-so-blistering time of 32 minutes. Then they handed me a medal, and a runner was born! Since then, I have competed in numerous half marathons, several full marathons, and even one 50K! Darby and I use our running as an excuse to travel to great places, and our vacations as an excuse to run in unique places. We have even tried a Ragnar Race, a Spartan Race, and several trail races to expand our horizons. Along the way, we were asked to become FIT Coaches when the program expanded into the Coral Springs area in the spring of 2016. Since then, Darby and I have been part of the FIT Team in Coral Springs and we have been the Head Coaches since the fall of 2018. We have been delighted to help other people start their running journey and meet their fitness goals! We also have made many great friendships through the FIT program, and we look forward to helping you complete your next big challenge!