For two decades, Kris has been an industry-leading mind on this grueling sport, having run ultra marathons, coached others to complete them, and designed some of the toughest races in the world. Kris is the owner and director of Beyond the Ultimate, a company that organizes multi-day ultra marathons in some of the world's most breathtaking locations. He has been featured in numerous publications and has shared his expertise at conferences and events around the world.