Who Is Zentriathlete?

What’s my story? It’s a bit worn, a little tattered, and full of wild adventures.

It’s a journey marked by failures and frustrations—but those moments were how I purchased wisdom and the lessons learned I carry today. I grew up playing sports, especially baseball and soccer, and those early experiences laid the foundation for where life would eventually lead me.

Injuries and unexpected plot twists nudged me toward snow sports, which became a grounding force through college, a faith-based service mission, and the dotcom rollercoaster (including a couple of spectacular flops). Eventually, I was nudged to finish my studies—and that’s when I stumbled into the greatest chapter yet: meeting the love of my life.

That story now includes four vibrant, delightfully feral kiddos, a wild cross-country move, and years of navigating secondary infertility. Through it all, life has been grand.

I’ve learned to let go of the transactional mindset—the idea that happiness is earned through performative effort or compulsory means. Instead, our family seeks to intersect with joy wherever it shows up. That recipe has brought us here, and we hope it keeps guiding us forward. My journey here began in 1992 when I arrived to attend school. My wife followed a decade later, around 2002, and we tied the knot in 2004. We ventured away from Utah in 2008–2009, only to return in 2010, drawn back by the valley’s quiet magic.

Since then, we’ve planted roots—owning two homes, welcoming three more children, and expanding our family to include a lively menagerie of animals. We embrace our wanderlust, adventuring together as a whimsical, chaotic crew that somehow always finds its way.

I’m not lost—never have been. I arrive precisely when I mean to, and wherever I am, that’s exactly where I’m meant to be, often exploring all the alternative routes!

My intentions and reasoning continue to evolve.

What I’ve discovered is that writing blog and journal posts has become a powerful tool for my professional development. It gives me space to reflect on my training—serving as a mirror for my aspirations, setbacks, and achievements.

Over time, it’s grown into something deeper. These reflections offer a rearview mirror into my journey, and I often find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for the growth and resilience I’ve experienced.

I try to keep my posts centered around triathlon, mindset, training, and family. But life has a way of weaving in its own intersections—moments of joy, defeat, and unexpected detours that sometimes lead to more personal rabbit holes.

In the end, it’s cathartic. A way to shake it off, let it go, and remind myself: get back at it tomorrow. A question changed to a declarative structured statement often yields different and more favorable responses.

Welcome to my blog.

This space is, first and foremost, for me—a place to stay focused, honest, and grounded in authenticity. Writing here helps me reflect, recalibrate, and stay real.

If you’ve found your way here, I’m glad you did. Feel free to leave a comment or share your thoughts—while this blog is a personal journey, my hope is that something in these musings might resonate with you too.

Maybe, just maybe, the wins, the stumbles, and everything in between can offer a bit of insight or encouragement for your own path.

Thanks for stopping by.
All the best—and cheers!