Last year, before I decided to do my 32 for 32 birthday run, I...

Last year, before I decided to do my 32 for 32 birthday run, I originally wanted to run the Bulldog 50k which fell on my birthday. Unfortunately, they do not allow Vibram Fivefingers for the race. Now that I picked up a pair of “regular” trail running shoes, it’s time. Officially registered for my first “official” 50K. #running #ultramarathon #

I’ve been meaning to do more trails/hills so after work I...

I’ve been meaning to do more trails/hills so after work I put in about 6 miles and 1100 ft of elev gain. It was nice to change it up and get away from the pavement and people. #running #trail #hills #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #newbalance #minimus #seemyrun #garmin #920xt (at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park)

We are at it again. This time adventure running from a place I...

We are at it again. This time adventure running from a place I used to call home, Laguna Hills. #running #roadrunnersports #adventurerun #scavengerhunt #nuunbassador #runfam #stonebrewery #balegasocks #zensah #lagunahills (at Road Runner Sports Laguna Hills)

The view from our run tonight wasn’t bad. Fasted hilly 6...

The view from our run tonight wasn’t bad. Fasted hilly 6 miler with #chasingnewport. #lululemon #runclub #coronadelmar #beach #rei1440project #running #werunoc #nuunbassador #fasted #lowcarbrunner (at lululemon athletica Newport Beach)

A nice and easy run in the park today with the run fam....

A nice and easy run in the park today with the run fam. #lululemon #southcoastplaza is now where we call home on Tuesday nights. Great to have such a supportive brand that looks out for its community. #westillrunoc #yayrunclub #running #runclub #runfam #werunoc #chasingnewport #costamesa #nuunbassador (at lululemon athletica South Coast Plaza Store)

After being gone for 3 weeks for races, it great to be back with...

After being gone for 3 weeks for races, it great to be back with my Sat morning run family. Took it easy with a fasted 9 miler around the Back Bay. #running #runfam #weSTILLrunOC #chasingnewport #werunoc #newport #backbay #fasted #lowcarbrunner #nuunbassador (at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

Just some of those crazy Adventure runners last night....

Just some of those crazy Adventure runners last night. #beergarden #leftcoastbrewing #roadrunnersports #adventurerun #ragnar #running #scavengerhunt #costamesa (at Road Runner Sports Costa Mesa)

Adventure running with my #garmin #920xt and my #ragnarrelay...

Adventure running with my #garmin #920xt and my #ragnarrelay temp tattoo. All those tickets and I didn’t win anything. :( #running #adventurerun #roadrunnersports #scavengerhunt #raffle #nuunbassador #innerwild #ragnar #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners (at Road Runner Sports Costa Mesa)

The last and only time I was in Seattle before last weekend, was...

The last and only time I was in Seattle before last weekend, was about 6 years ago for work. I really appreciated how you had a big city intertwined with nature. The marathon course highlighted that contrast having us run from the city in and through the parks and back. The weather was beautiful, although I would have loved a bit more of the normal Seattle clouds. #rnrsea #running #runrocknroll #seattle #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #racingforacure (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Marathon 5 in the books. Emerald city, it was fun running around...

Marathon 5 in the books. Emerald city, it was fun running around your town but time to get back to the Golden State. #rnrsea #marathon #running #runrocknroll #tourpass #spaceneedle #collectjackets #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #nuunbassador #seattle #travel (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Rock N Roll Seattle marathon done! #rnrsea #runrocknroll...

Rock N Roll Seattle marathon done! #rnrsea #runrocknroll #marathon #running #curearthritis #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #timetorelax (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Rock N Roll Seattle Marathon #instaweather #running #rnrsea...

Rock N Roll Seattle Marathon #instaweather #running #rnrsea #seattle #runrocknroll (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Customary pre race gear shot. #rnrsea #racingforacure...

Customary pre race gear shot. #rnrsea #racingforacure #nuunbassador #nuunlove #garmin #920xt #newbalance #minimus #seemyrun #yurbuds #lululemon #marathon #running #epicsummerrun #runrocknroll #seattle

What’s up Seatown? #running #runrocknroll #tourpass...

What’s up Seatown? #running #runrocknroll #tourpass #pikeplace #seattle #curearthritis #rnrsea #marathon #nuunbassador (at Pike Place Market)

It’s #medalmonday and I’m still thinking about...

It’s #medalmonday and I’m still thinking about Sat’s race.  When I originally signed up for #fontanahalfmarathon during the fall, I said to myself that depending on how well Ive been running I’d like to hit sub 1:40. When I picked up the RNR tour pass and saw it would be sandwiched between San Diego and Seattle, that 1:40 went out the window. I decided to run this race purely by a comfortable effort and it was such a suprise to me when I hit the last .1 miles to see the clock still under 1:40. I had to gun it to hit a huge PR. Weather and gravity was my ally on this race, but concious downhill running mechanics, turnover and cadence control allowed me to expend minimal energy and finish strong on the flats even though I was fasted and did not take in anything during the run. Best part is my legs weren’t shot and I feel good going into #rnrsea. #running #fontanadaysrun #halfmarathon #garmin #medalwhore #fasted #lowcarbrunner #nuunbassador #fontana

Fontana half marathon complete. One of my goals is to run a race...

Fontana half marathon complete. One of my goals is to run a race in all the cities that I’ve lived. This is about as close I’ll get to running one in my hometown of Rialto. A downhill course and overcast weather made for the perfect setting for a PR. 1:39:39 while fasted. #running #fontanahalfmarathon #asnailspace #halfmarathon #pr #fasted #lowcarbrunner #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #fontucky (at Fontana, California)

A very special #mugmonday X #medalmonday remix. A true remix...

A very special #mugmonday X #medalmonday remix. A true remix with the Rock N Roll San Diego remix challenge medals and extra special because my 5K medal was signed  by none other than Meb Keflezighi. #epicsummerrun #rnrsd #running #runrocknroll #sandiego #meb #coffee #espresso #starbucks #yah #collection #youarehere (at Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Marathon #4 is in the books and while it was my worst in terms...

Marathon #4 is in the books and while it was my worst in terms of time (5:01), it will go down as one of my most memorable. I took in too much calories pre race and during the early miles which resulted in 2 bathroom stops (first time I’ve made a bathroom stop during a race) and the feeling of wanting to force myself to vomit from miles 12-20. There were points where I questioned myself and why I chose to run marathons. At mile 20, with the help of a remix of Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off, I decided the I would attack the infamous Hwy 163 hill. I decided that I would get a victory out of this race, no matter how small. I ended up running up the hill and at that time I was one of the only people still running. That little victory and the rest of the weekend with running friends made for an #epicsummerrun! #running #rnrsd #runrocknroll #marathon #hwy163 #hills #tswizzle #shakeitoff #nuunbassador (at Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon)