Tyler, a Portland, Oregon native who grew up near Mt. Tabor, is a middle school health teacher, high school track and cross country coach, and avid adventurer, having lived in Libya and Nepal. An accomplished ultrarunner, his achievements include FKTs on the Lost Coast and Wonderland Trails, victories at the Black Canyon 100k and Cascade Crest 100, and a 2nd-place finish at Javelina Jundred.