Eric is an endurance athlete (5x Ironman), content creator, and social media influencer sponsored by dozens of consumer brands.

Some of Eric’s partners include KANE, Vital Proteins, Ten Thousand, Beam, Aftershokz, Chipotle, Ice Barrel, Joovv, and Whole Foods. Eric is also a health and wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur and angel investor.

Eric is the co-founder of Original Grain, a multi-unit, healthy- fast-casual restaurant, and XO Taco, a trendy-Mexican restaurant in Syracuse, NY.

Championing innovative disruptors in the fitness and wellness space, Eric’s portfolio of angel investments include brands such as Ten Thousand, WellWell, and Swerve Fitness. Eric and his girlfriend, Sarah split their time between Denver, CO and Austin, TX.

Hometown / Where you live now: I grew up in Pulaski, NY - population of 1,500. I grew up playing basketball, wanting to be the next Michael Jordan, haha! I'd spend hours each night in my parent's backyard practicing with my tongue out. It never led to a basketball career! I also enjoyed snowmobiling in the winter, and salmon + bass fishing in the spring, summer, and fall.

Sports you participate in? I played three sports in high school - basketball, track, and cross country. I played one year of basketball in college. I competed in Ironman Triathlon from 2010 - 2015. Now I trail run, mountain bike, road bike, paddle board, and enjoy CrossFit.

Biggest accomplishments? I've completed 5 full Ironmans, twice qualifying for and competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. I've won the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail run twice. I've completed the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike race.

How do you use KANEs as part of your active recovery? I live in my KANE kicks! When I'm not training, I'm in my KANE. They're so comfy, easy to slip on and off, and they fit my outdoor, active lifestyle often transitioning from land to water, and back to land. They're amazing in the desert and hot climates, letting your feet breathe.

Social handle: @erichinman