Hi, I'm Alex - the endurance athlete and author behind Gatebreak Endurance.

I'm passionate about helping aspiring multi-sport athletes redefine their athletic potential – no matter their starting point.

My endurance sports background is anything but traditional. It isn't a tale of high school track medals or collegiate athletic scholarships.

Instead, it began in an anthropology classroom, where I learned about persistence hunting—an age-old technique where Indigenous hunters tracked prey over vast distances, proving that humans are natural-born endurance athletes. This insight sparked my fascination with the human body's incredible capacity to push beyond perceived limits.

Inspired by Christopher McDougall's "Born to Run" and the minimalist running approach of the Tarahumara runners of the Copper Canyons, I embraced a simple approach to running that was as much about mental resilience as physical performance. I fell in love with running, not through structured training, but through the raw, unfiltered freedom of trail running.

My passion has only grown and evolved over the years as I've developed a deep appreciation for the unique mental and physical challenges of endurance sports.

As a software engineer and data enthusiast, I approach endurance sports with an analytical mindset – breaking down barriers, understanding performance, and proving that athletic achievement isn't reserved for those with traditional sports backgrounds.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm grateful to share my experience and knowledge to help you achieve your endurance goals.