Hailing from the mountains of South Wales Mark has always had a passion for the outdoors and the recreation that it can provide. Growing up in an outdoor education center ingrained mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits into Mark’s body and soul. Mark’s says “I have always had a passion for outdoor sports, want to maintain a level of fitness and have fun. Adventure Racing fits that profile.” Mark is looking to constantly improve his skills, work in a great team environment and push his endurance limits.
Why Multi- Sport Racing?
I want to be fit and have fun getting there. Adventure Racing and Triathlons fit the profile. I have always enjoyed biking, climbing, running, swimming and other outdoor pursuits and want to ensure that I continue doing so in the future. And what better way is there to spend your weekends than pushing yourself to the limits and beating personal goals?
Race Resume
2010
- 05/27 – Wild & Wonderful, WV
2009
- January – One Day Xtreme 30 Hour AR
- April – EX2 Greenhorn Adventure Race
- April – EX2 Rocky Gap AR
- May – Wild & Wonderful 24 Hr, WV
2008
- April – Camp Hilbert Mountain Bike Series
- April – EX2 Greenhorn Adventure Race
- May – Virginia Run Sprint Triathlon
- May – FORD Off Road Duathlon
- August – GOALS Krista Griesacker
- August – EX2 Cranky Monkey Series
2007
- 03.04.07 Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon
- 03.18.07 EX2 Backyard Burn – Hemlock
- 04.15.07 EX2 Greenhorn AR
- 04.22.07 Kinetic Sprint Triathlon – Lake Anna
- 05.13.07 Virginia Run Sprint Triathlon
- 05.20.07 EX2 Rocky Gap AR
- 05.28.07 Jim McDonnell 1 mile open water swim
- 06.10.07 Santa Anna Traverse MTB Race
- 06.26.07 Montclair Triathlon
- 09.30.07 EX2 Venture Quest AR
- 10.07.07 Army Ten Miler
- 10.28.07 Goblin Gallop 5K
2006
- EX2 Backyard Burn Fall Series



"USARA National Championships 2010"
It wasn’t on my race schedule for 2010, but when I had the chance to join one of the three Remington MountainKhakis teams at Hidden Valley, PA for the USARA nationals, I jumped at the chance. Previous races I had done in the season had co...