Beyond Work

🏃 Outdoors & Family

Here's the honest reason I stay this active: everyone talks about aging like it's a thing that just happens to you. I don't see it that way. The strength and energy I want to have at 60 aren't going to show up on their own — I'm building them right now, one workout at a time. So being outside isn't really a hobby for me, it's more like preparation. And the best part of it is almost never doing it alone — most of these hours end up shared with my family, friends and kids, whether they're on the trail with me or waiting at the finish line.

Strength Training

I'm a 5 AM club person. The whole point is getting this in and being ready for the day before the world wakes up. It's the one I take most seriously, because everything else runs on it: it's what keeps me energized through the day and the week, and it's where the strength for every other activity on this page actually comes from.

Running

Running is as simple as exercise gets — no equipment, no gym, just shoes and a route. It's something I can do almost anywhere, and it's one of the best ways I've found to clear my mind. Some of my best conversations, ideas, and connections have come from a few miles with the right running buddies. Almost 30 half marathons in, I still look forward to the miles.

Hiking

My favorite way to reset. No phone signal, no meetings, no notifications — just a trail, a little quiet, and whatever comes around the next bend. I love the space hiking creates to slow down and step away from the constant noise. More often than not, my clearest thinking happens a few miles in, when I stop trying to solve anything and just enjoy being out there.

Trail Running & Scenic Walks

I love exploring trails along a lake or ocean, winding through the hills, or simply finding a scenic path with a great view. There's something about being outdoors, surrounded by nature, that makes exercise feel less like a workout and more like an adventure. It's a chance to clear my head, enjoy the scenery, get some movement in, and let the pace sort itself out.

Healthy Eating

Less a routine, more a daily decision. I try to keep eating simple, balanced, and sustainable — food that gives me the energy to do everything else I enjoy. I don't believe in following every new diet or being overly restrictive. There's room for the occasional indulgence too. For me, healthy eating is about making good choices most of the time and finding an approach I can actually stick with.

Mountain Biking

There's something about mountain biking that I really enjoy. It pushes me out of my comfort zone, takes me into wild and hilly places, and gets me away from everything else for a while. Being in California means I have access to some incredible trails, which makes it even harder to resist exploring. I'm still learning and definitely not great at it, but that's part of what makes it fun. There's always a new trail, a tougher climb, or a little bit further to go.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Vacations & Outdoor Adventures

Staying active helps me keep up with my family, enjoy our trips, and make the most of our time together outdoors. Whether we're hiking somewhere new, exploring a new trail, discovering a new city or country, or just having fun on a regular day, I want to have the energy to be part of it. I also believe these experiences are some of the best education kids can get — seeing new places, trying new things, and learning from the world around them in ways no classroom can fully teach. For me, staying fit is less about the workout and more about being ready for life and future adventures.

Family Vacations

A few times a year, we try to go somewhere new, and it's almost never a trip where we just sit still. If there's a mountain, a trail, or water nearby, that's usually where we end up. We also love exploring the local culture, trying new food, and seeing how people live in different places. For us, it's about stepping outside our usual routine, sharing new experiences, and coming home with stories we'll remember.

Family Outdoor Days

We try to get outside together whenever we can. It could be a bike ride, a local trail, a park, or just a place where the kids can run around. Nothing fancy or planned too far ahead. Just spending time together, talking, laughing, and getting to know each other a little better along the way.

📚 Always Learning

I like learning new things, even when I'm not very good at them. Outside of work, I've been exploring things like cooking, trying new healthy routines, learning about nutrition, financial planning, taxes, real estate, making YouTube videos, and more recently, using AI to actually build things instead of just reading about it.

I also enjoy going to conferences and seminars, listening to podcasts and interviews, and learning from people who know more than I do. I'm always curious about new ideas, new ways to stay healthy, and small things that can make everyday life better.

This website is one example. I built it myself using modern AI tools, mostly because I wanted to see what I could create and how far I could take these tools.

For me, learning isn't about becoming an expert in everything. It's about staying curious, trying new things, and being comfortable being a beginner again.