Rock N Roll Philadelphia half marathon complete. @runrocknroll...

Rock N Roll Philadelphia half marathon complete. @runrocknroll race number 9 for me and number 8 for my #amaurrunbuddy. #rnrphilly #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #running #nuunbassador #travel #philadelphia

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision! (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon)

Rock n Roll Philadelphia half marathon #rnrphilly #running ...

Rock n Roll Philadelphia half marathon #rnrphilly #running (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon)

Because when in Philly…. #rocky #rnrphilly #runrocknroll...

At the #rnrphilly expo. Ready to run like Rocky and catch some...

At the #rnrphilly expo. Ready to run like Rocky and catch some 90s nostalgia rock tomorrow. #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #running #travel #nuunbassador #philadelphia

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision! (at Pennsylvania Convention Center - Philadelphia, PA (Philly))

#RNRPHILLY bound via LAS & IAH red eye. #runrocknroll...

#RNRPHILLY bound via LAS & IAH red eye. #runrocknroll #tourpass #travel #running #turnaroundtrip #nuunbassador #lasvegas #philadelphia

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision!
(at McCarran International Airport)

My sister passed away unexpectedly on October 2nd, 2012. At that...

My sister passed away unexpectedly on October 2nd, 2012. At that point I had just begun running, completing my first 2 5Ks earlier in the year. I was training for my first half marathon slated for the beginning of 2013 but decided that month I would push myself and signed up for the Surf City 10 miler and ended up running it 3 years in a row in memory of my sister. This year, I opted to skip my annual 10 miler and challenge myself even further with my #ragnarnapa Ultra to #rnrla back to back races, wearing purple on my final “leg” of the weekend in honor of my sister. Always in our hearts Ate Rocel. #amaurrunbuddy #napa2la #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #running #nuunbassador #backtoback #losangeles #runforareason #inmemory #purple #latergram #igcatchup (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon)

The “fourth leg” of the weekend… Rock N Roll...

The “fourth leg” of the weekend… Rock N Roll Los Angeles half marathon. There were no PRs to be had here. Exhausted from #ragnarnapa and getting back to LA after midnight, we were not sure we would be up to run this race. What a difference a few hours of sleep in a real bed makes. We barely made it to the start line in time to meet with our friends who ended up giving us a much needed boost of energy. We ended up running a very easy race where we made it our point to just finish the race comfortably (with a decent time) and injury free. #amaurrunbuddy #napa2la #rnrla #runrocknroll#tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #running #nuunbassador #backtoback #losangeles #staplescenter #lakers #latergram #igcatchup (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon)

35.4 miles in to #ragnarnapa and this is what I really felt...

35.4 miles in to #ragnarnapa and this is what I really felt like. All the miles ran, the miles driven, 3 hours of sporadic sleep, inconsistent eating, and I had one mile to go. About a mile before that sign I came across another team’s van as I was walking up the hill. The guy handed me a Gatorade, looked down and saw my green ultra bib and said “You are an ultra runner, that doesn’t happen by accident!” Those words from a random stranger pushed me to finish strong. That is why there is no better community than the @ragnarrelay community or the #running community in general. #onlyanultraragnar2015 #napa2la #ragnarnapa2015 #ragnarrelay #ultrateam #innerwild #nuunbassador #sanfrancisco #napa #maurrunselfies #maurrunning #latergram #igcatchup (at Ragnar Relay Napa Valley)

Another #medalmonday just because we did some pumpkin carving...

Another #medalmonday just because we did some pumpkin carving today and had that @ragnarrelay inspiration. That #ragnover is real! #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa #ragnarnapa2015 #ragnarrelay #ultrateam #innerwild #running #relay #medal #bling #halloween #pumpkin #carving

There it is… Team No WINEing, Its only an ULTRA completed...

There it is… Team No WINEing, Its only an ULTRA completed the 200ish mile trek from San Francisco to Napa! Much love to my awesome team. Each and every one of them absolutely rocked this run! #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa #ragnarnapa2015 #running #relay #innerwild #nuunbassador #ultrateam #2yearsinarow #maurrunning #calistoga #sanfrancisco #napa @ragnarrelay (at Ragnar Relay Napa Valley)

Our first legs are done. Getting a warm bite and hopefully a nap...

Our first legs are done. Getting a warm bite and hopefully a nap while our teammates take care of business. #amaurrunbuddy #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa #ultrateam #running #relay #nuunbassador #nuunlove #sebastopol (at Ramen Gaijin)

First leg done! “Only” 6+ hilly miles. I’ll...

First leg done! “Only” 6+ hilly miles. I’ll make up the miles on the next leg. 😨😱😵😖#onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa #ragnarnapa2015 #running #relay #innerwild #nuunbassador #nuunlove #petaluma

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision! (at Marin French Cheese Company)

The team paying a visit to the “Painted Ladies”...

The team paying a visit to the “Painted Ladies” prior to our start. #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa #ragnarnapa2015 #ultrateam #running #relay #nuunbassador #nuunlove #sanfrancisco #innerwild #fullhouse (at Painted Ladies)

Our home for the next 24ish hours. Keep an eye out for us!...

Our home for the next 24ish hours. Keep an eye out for us! #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa #ultrateam #innerwild #running #relay #nuunbassador #nuunlove #ragnarnapa2015 #sausalito

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision! (at Sausalito, California)

Team No WINEing, its only an ULTRA is ready to rock #ragnarnapa!...

Team No WINEing, its only an ULTRA is ready to rock #ragnarnapa! 6 amazing runners splitting 200 ish miles from San Francisco to Napa! #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa2015 #running #relay #innerwild #pink #nuunbassador #nuunlove #goldengatepark #sanfrancisco (at Golden Gate Park)

Obligatory gear shot x 100. #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 ...

Obligatory gear shot x 100. #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #teamcaptain
#ragnarnapa #ultrateam #innerwild #ragnarnapa2015 #running #relay
#nuunbassador #nuunlove #sanfrancisco #napa #napatola

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision!

It just got real! Ready to run #ragnarnapa and look good doing...

It just got real! Ready to run #ragnarnapa and look good doing it! #onlyanULTRAragnar2015 #ragnarnapa2015 #ultrateam #running #relay #innerwild #pink

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision!

Took the GF’s son to the library yesterday and had to stop...

Took the GF’s son to the library yesterday and had to stop and take a look at some books for myself. Some good reads in there. #5050 #karnazes #eatandrun #jurek #running #books #missreading #library #cerritos #latergram

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision! (at Cerritos Library)

Some medal x #chasingnewport love at the #rnrden finish line...

Some medal x #chasingnewport love at the #rnrden finish line festival in front of the Colorado state capital. #runrocknroll #bling #tourpass #heavymedals #running #nuunbassador #nuunlove #travel #runcation #denver #latergram #igcatchup

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #worldvision! (at Denver’s Civic Center Park)

Mile high #medalmonday! Too bad the #broncos were away this...

Mile high #medalmonday! Too bad the #broncos were away this weekend, but it was still awesome to run a race in my favorite player’s jersey and check out Sports Authority Field with my #amaurrunbuddy! #antmanphotobomb #running #bling #medal #rnrden #runcation #runrocknroll #tourpass #nuunbassador #nuunlove #denver #manning #nfl #stadium (at Sports Authority Field at Mile High)

Rock N Roll Denver half marathon completed with my...

Rock N Roll Denver half marathon completed with my #amaurrunbuddy. A beautiful course and weather. #running #rnrden #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #nuunbassador #nuunlove #travel #denver #broncos #manning #18 (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Obligatory pre race gear shot. Ready to run Denver and what...

Obligatory pre race gear shot. Ready to run Denver and what better than rockin’ the orange and blue #18!? #rnrden #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #running #nuunbassador #nuunlove #travel #runcation #denver #broncos #peytonmanning #nfl

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #teamworldvision! (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Fitting that there is a #worldvision booth at the @runrocknroll...

Fitting that there is a #worldvision booth at the @runrocknroll Denver expo. #rnrden #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #nuunbassador #running #travel #runcation #denver

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #teamworldvision! (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Denver bound for my 11th half marathon/8th @runrocknroll race...

Denver bound for my 11th half marathon/8th @runrocknroll race (half+) of the year. #rnrden #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #runalltheraces #nuunbassador #running #travel #united #runcation #denver

NOTE: @lululemon Fashion Island is holding a charity Instagram photo challenge. Our run club (@chasingnewport) ambassador, Junior, has selected @worldvision, a charity our run family has supported for many years, which goal is to provide clean drinking water to children in Africa. The orange #chasingnewport sticker will be included or featured in many of my posts from now until November 5th in an attempt to win a donation from #lululemon to #teamworldvision! (at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX))

Fitting that the #adventurerun shirts are orange to match our...

Fitting that the #adventurerun shirts are orange to match our @worldvision #chasingnewport stickers! Hope we win something tonight. #roadrunnersports #running #scavengerhunt #raffle #lululemon #costamesa #nuunbassador #nuunlove #teamworldvision #amaurrunbuddy (at Road Runner Sports Costa Mesa)

2 days before we both were set to do our back to back/coast to...

2 days before we both were set to do our back to back/coast to coast races, my fellow crazy runner friend and I went for a nice brisk 8.5 mile run through midtown and around the Central Park loop. Because, when you’re in Manhattan you must run Central Park, right? #rnrbrooklyn #runcation #running #werunsocial #blacksheeprun #ragnar #ultrarunners #nuunbassador #newyork #nyc #manhattan #centralpark #latergram #igcatchup (at Central Park)

Good morning Long Beach! 2nd half marathon of the weekend on...

Good morning Long Beach! 2nd half marathon of the weekend on opposite coasts, but I’m ready to pace! Let’s do this! #running #asnailspace #pacer #halfmarathon #lbmarathon #bk2lb #rnrbrooklyn #rnrbk #longbeach #runalltheraces (at Long Beach Mararhon)

Rock N Roll Brooklyn half marathon done. Race 1 of the weekend....

Rock N Roll Brooklyn half marathon done. Race 1 of the weekend. Flight back to the west coast layer and pacing the @lbmarathon half tomorrow! #running #rnrbrooklyn #rnrbk#halfmarathon #bk2lb #runrocknroll #heavymedals #roadto10 #nuunbassador #racingforacure #curearthritis #newyork #brooklyn (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

Obligatory pre race gear shot. Race one of the weekend will take...

Obligatory pre race gear shot. Race one of the weekend will take place on the East Coast. Rock N Roll Brooklyn half marathon ready. #running #runrocknroll #rnrbrooklyn #rnrbk #tourpass #heavymedals #runcation #racingforacure #nuunbassador #nuunlove #newbalance #seemyrun #brooks #gopro #c9 #garmin #brooklyn #newyork (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

Save the best for last. After 2 legs in pitch black darkness, my...

Save the best for last. After 2 legs in pitch black darkness, my last leg of #ragnarvaillake was a beautiful sunrise run. The hardest of the 3 routes also provided the best views. #running #trail #ragnartrail #animalstyle #teamanimalstyle #vaillake #trailrunning #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #temecula #maurrunselfies #gopro #latergram (at Vail Lake)

And like that, team Animal Style completes Ragnar Trail Vail...

And like that, team Animal Style completes Ragnar Trail Vail Lake. It was quick, down, and dirty race and an amazing experience with new run friends. #running #trailrunning #ragnartrail #ragnarvaillake #teamanimalstyle #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #temecula #vaillake #ragnar (at Vail Lake)