Steve enjoys coaching adults to the starting line of their first long distance event. As founder of BOISERunWalk, Coach Steve works with people who are new to the sport of running and walking or who are returning to the sport following a long layoff.

An important ingredient to the success of your training is found in the power of group support where people of all shapes and sizes come together to support one another. Our BOISERunWalk coaches work together to create a positive group environment.

Coach Steve began his 5K running career at age 35 in Twin Falls, and later while living in Oregon he participated with Portland Fit where he benefited from the group support that made that program so successful. It was in Portland where Steve won a lifetime battle over alcohol with the help of his coach and best friend Mike King. Steve's three-year journey with Portland Fit to his first marathon in October 2001 resulted in a lifetime commitment to helping others. Returning home to Idaho following that eventful marathon, he now leads  BOISERunWalk, and his team of coaches is dedicated to having fun while helping others attain difficult life-changing goals.

Highlights of Steve's Running Career:

• Portland Marathon - 2001 (5:53)
• City of Trees Marathon - 2003 (5:20) and 2005 (5:03)
• Race to Robie Creek - 2005 (2:35)
• Payette Lake Run 18.6 miles - 2005
• Barber-to-Boise 2006 (59:20)
• Oregon 5 Mile Championship - 1999 1st Place Age Group
• Fit for Life Half Marathon - 2003, 2005 (2:08)
• Fit for Life 5K - 2006 2nd Place Age Group
• Helvetia Half Marathon
• Silicon Corridor Predict 15 Miles
• Vancouver Half Marathon 1999, (2:11)
• OSU Beavers 5K (25:31)

Recent Triathlons

• YMCA Spring Sprint - 2008, 3rd Place
• IRONMAN 70.3 Boise - 2008, Finisher

Coaching Experience

• PortlandFit - 2001 Assistant Coach
• BOISERunWalk - 5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon Coach
• Steve coaches groups of men recovering from addictions. These groups have included the popular Celebrate Recovery in Meridian at Cherry Lane Christian Church and teaching Friday morning bible class at Boise Rescue Mission. If you or someone you love wants help with recovery from addictions or other issues, feel free to contact Steve at 695-7998