_ Hi, I'm Mike, founder of T&R Endurance Sports and TEAM LIFE!. I'm a Brooklyn native. I was born, raised, and continue to reside in Brooklyn. I became interested in endurance sports shortly after high school the same way many other people did, to lose weight! I refer to that era as the "Doritos years." (aka: SuperSize years, the french fries with cheese years, the 2 for 1 sundaes on Wednesdays years..etc)  I took up swimming, cycling, and running and in no time flat, I was changed both physically and mentally through sport. The result of my training and racing is the athlete you see today. I fell in love with endurance sports. I have trained for and competed in a variety of endurance events: triathlons (sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman, Ironman), open water swims, running races (from 5k's to marathons), and cycling races.  During my years as an age group athlete, I made the time and commitment to become a triathlon and running coach. I currently run and oversee multiple training programs at T&R Endurance Sports from youth running programs, adult marathon training, triathlon programs and much much more!

Needless to say I have trained for a lot of races and events, and I have trained for them right here in Brooklyn. My motto is "I'm a 5k away."  My home is a 5k away from Prospect Park, Coney Island and the Shore Road Promenade.  I take pride in knowing my community, making it a healthier place to live in one athlete at a time, and training in it for all my events. That is why I continue to coach others, develop training programs, and host races.. to pass the baton!!