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Home: Somerville , MA, 02474
Education: Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Virginia
B.S. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Bucknell University
Occupation: Postdoctoral Fellow, Whitehead Institute (Massachusetts Institute of Technology )

Mike recently hung up his rugby boots and entered the world of adventure racing, switching from one form of pain to another. He has found it to be a natural fit by combining his love of the outdoors with his competitive nature. Mike enjoys the team aspect of the sport and the unique mental and physical obstacles that are encountered. His good-natured attitude and willingness to continue pushing himself and other members brings a great dynamic to the team. Discovery has always been a significant part of Mike’s life, and adventure racing has afforded him the opportunity to explore areas all across the United States. He plans to continue competing competitively, driving himself and his teammates, all the while with a smile on his face.

Adventure Races 2006-2007

  • Finisher, November 2007, Team Wicked Pissah/Peak.com, Go-Lite USARA National Championships, MO
  • 3rd Place Overall, Racing Ahead New England Adventure Race Series, 2007
  • 1st Place Overall, September 2007, Racing Ahead 24-Hr AR, NH,
  • 2nd Place, Unofficial, June 2007, Team Wicked Pissah, Racing Ahead 12-hr AR, VT
  • 2nd Place Overall, May 2007, Racing Ahead 6-Hr Urban AR, ME,
  • 1st Place Overall, 2007, Bitter Pill 12-Hr AR, VT,
  • Finisher, November 2006, Team Wicked Pissah, Go-Lite USARA National Championships, CA
  • 1st Place Overall, 2006, Team Wicked NEARA, Ultimate Adirondack 12-Hr AR, NY
  • 2nd Place Overall, 2006, Team Wicked NEARA, Ultimate Green Mtn AR, VT
  • 2nd Place Overall, July 2006, Team Wicked Pissah, Racing Ahead 12-Hr AR, VT

Prior Athletic Background and Achievements

  • 77th Overall (3271 Participants), 2007, Run To Remember Half Marathon, Boston, MA
  • 3rd Place Male, 2007, Pittsfield Snowshoe Half Marathon, Pittsfield, VT
  • Top 25% Finish, 2006, Jay Challenge Mountain Marathon, Jay Peak, VT
  • Member of the Virginia Men’s Rugby Club, 2000-2005 
         -Treasurer, 2000-2004
         -Selected for Virginia State Team, 2004
         -MVP, 2002
  • Member of the Bucknell Men’s Rugby Club, 1996-2000, Top 20 Division II Finish, 2000
  • Avid Soccer Player, Downhill Skier, Mountain Biker