Ben started running winter track in high school as a way to avoid wrestling class, and has been on the roads ever since.  

He has completed over 80 marathons, including Boston, Honolulu, New York City, Marine Corps, Kilauea Volcano Trails, Big Sur and Austin.  

Shortly after moving to D.C. in autumn 1999, he began regular participation in the Saturday Long Run and credits it for getting him to Boston.  

Ben has directed the Larry Noel Greenbelt 15K Race since 2005 and has been a sub-group coach with the Club’s Marathon Training Program for several years.