Seeking friends interested in contact sports/running!

Hello all, my name is Damien. My current detailed training goals are listed in my profile. I am cutting down for amateur Muay Thai / MMA fighting.

My background includes many years in youth and high school American football, off and on study of various martial arts since I was 12, but nothing with notable longevity, and finally over the last couple of years I delved into distance running.. culminating when I ran the 35th Marine Corps marathon. Finished in 5:50, which just eeked by me & my running buddy's goal of six hours :)

I am happy to share my progress / advice on the athletics I know and absolutely welcome tips from anyone and everyone.

If sports has taught me anything at all, it is that the more people who are in it with you the more likely you are to succeed!