Another Friday, another highlight! This week we feature a Regiment Elite looking for redemption in this year's UltraBeast.

Hello! Tell us a little bit about yourself!

I grew up in Buffalo NY. I am 29 years old. I have lived in Orlando a little less than two years ago. I am an energy efficiency consultant and sell commercial LED lighting and controls. I have always been pretty active playing a variety of sports when I was younger including indoor and outdoor soccer and basketball and golf. I played golf in high school and rugby in college. I am a thrill seeker and love adventure. I have been skydiving, hang gliding and scuba diving and like to face new challenges. I did my first obstacle course race in 2007 the men's health urbanathalon in NYC and have been hooked on it ever since

What made you want to sign up for this event in the first place?

I struggled through my first spartan sprint in Charlotte NC which inspired me to do the trifecta. Once I did the trifecta I wanted to conquer the next challenges in spartan ladder including a 12 hr hurricane heat and the ultrabeast.

The stats for this event are grim. Only about 10% make it. What are you doing to ensure you fall in this rare percentile of finishers?

Every time I train I am trying to push myself to my limits both physically and mentally. I injured myself last year so I have been conscious of stretching and maintaining my flexibility and added in 2-3 days of yoga per week. Also training in high heat and rough conditions to prepare myself. Working my muscle endurance and grip strength and doing as many sets on the stair climber as possible.

What is the biggest challenge you think you will face out on the course?

The biggest challenge I think I will face is the mentality of trying to push myself but afraid of injury and repeating last years struggles. I tend to be too analytical with obstacles so I plan on attacking them head on. I think the biggest challenge will be mental in maintaining a good pace. Especially if I unexpectedly fail a few obstacles

After this, what are your other goals?

After this my goal is do all three levels of goruck challenge.