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I have a passion for running, especially trail running.  I've run many 5K's, 10K's and 12K, 18K and a half marathon.  Next on the list is a full marathon.  Running has taught me about making goals and then breaking them down to what it takes to get there.  I don't think about running 13.1 miles, I think about the mile ahead of me and take it on, one mile at a time.

I am a spin enthusiast and that compelled me to create Pedal 4 the Planet.  It is an ongoing series of charity spin classes.  My first 2 were in Dallas during Earth Day and then recently in Los Angeles.  I am working on more here, in Arizona and hopefully a bigger outdoor event in Dallas. 

I have always been passionate about charity, competition, cooking and chile peppers.  I joined the International Chili Society around 2010 and immediately became a real contender.  I've won many championships including but not exclusive to, 2nd in the world in People's Choice, California State Champion in People's Choice, Maine State Champion for Salsa and so on.

I have done some obstacle course racing and am training currently for a Spartan Race at Anaheim Stadium in August.  I have a Tough Mudder later in the year and a few other before that.  I love overcoming the obstacles and realizing what I am capable of but even more, I love helping people get over those obstacles and seeing them happy when they see what they are capable of.

This is what it's all about!  I love being with people and letting them know their value, that they are loved and make them laugh.  In the end, the most important thing in this life is friends and family and the wonderful by-product of giving love to people is, they end up giving it back!

I have a passion for music and am a Musicians Institute of Technology graduate.  I grew up with my Father being a touring musician and had the music in my blood from birth.  I started as a guitar player until one day I first played a bass and that ended that. I've played bass in a variety of bands since around 1990.  I still play to this day but just not as much or intensively as I did before, it's just not having time to do everything I want to do.