While attending Villanova University, Belger set the record of winning ten Penn Relays golden watches.
After being unable to continue playing the sports of wrestling, soccer, and football due to various injuries, he turned his sights to running where he was met with great success.
[2] After being told by his father that he was required to participate in an after school activity, Belger joined the Mepham track team under coach Paul Limmer.
[2] After graduating, Belger worked as an economic analyst in Boston, predicting the price of raw materials for the auto industry and other developers.
His son, Thomas, ran cross country and track for University City HS in San Diego.