About Jason



Jason is a writer, podcaster, semi-retired ultrarunner, recreational pro MMA fighter, occasional teacher, and running coach living in the San Diego area. Jason's goal in life is to seek out interesting adventures, push boundaries, and help others do the same. 

 Jason is a serial hobbyist with a wide range of interests which has led to a series of weird adventures such as spending two years traveling the United States in an RV with his family, running a 54 mile race without shoes, publishing six books, and (probably) becoming the first person to finish a 100 mile foot race and win a professional mixed martial arts fight. 

 Jason maintains a variety of blogs including:
Find Jason on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Resume-like Crap


Education: 
  • MA, Grand Valley State University, Educational Technology
  • BS, Northern Michigan University, Psychology, History, and Physical Education
  • AA, North Central Michigan College, Business


Interesting Work Experience
  • Held part-time jobs at a bicycle shop, bakery, grocery store, fast food restaurant, on-campus college eatery, lumber yard, shipping company, and concession stand at a baseball stadium
  • California and Michigan certified High school teacher
  • Former brand ambassador for Merrell and consultant for outdoor industry
  • Coached football, wrestling, baseball, running, weight training, and bowling

 Hobbies, both past and present
  • MMA, boxing, muay Thai, and Brazilian jiu jitsu (currently a blue belt in bjj training out of San Diego Fight Club)
  • Trail/ Mountain/ Ultrarunning
  • Weight training, including Crossfit and Crossfit Endurance
  • Magic (the performance art, not the card game)
  • Hunting
  • Wiffle Ball
  • Web design
  • Computer building
  • Minimalist lifestyle
  • Woodworking
  • Painting and drawing
  • Green technology
  • Photography and videography
  • Social science research
  • Public speaking




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