Jay started running 26 years ago inspired by an aunt and uncle who were stand out runners. His love of running grew through high school cross country and track. After starting college, he began running longer races, namely marathons and half-marathons. While studying in Columbus, Ohio he became part of Team In Training, first as a participant and then as a team trainer leading runs.

In 2005, was hired as the Track and Cross Country Coach at Grandview Heights High School in Grandview, Ohio. Jay coached the Grandview teams for five years before taking a job on the west coast.

Jay now resides in Decatur, GA with his wife Amanda, and their son Henry.

Coaching Experience

RRCA Certified Running Coach
5 Years coaching middle school/high school track & cross country
5 Years Coaching Team In Training with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Founded and coached (2009, 2010) the FrontRunner Marathon Training Group

Running EXPERIENCE

20 + half marathons
11 marathons
Panama City Half Ironman
Hood To Coast 200 Mile Relay
Blue Ridge 200 Mile Relay