I don’t normally selfie like this, but I didn’t...

I don’t normally selfie like this, but I didn’t bring my Go Pro and I was really happy with this run. I really didn’t want to get up to run this morning. Even sitting in the car in the parking lot I wanted to just relax for the day. Once I saw my run fam getting together as we do on Sat morning and getting a mile under me, I just decided to run. No particular route or distance in mind. I just knew I wanted some hills. 14 miles and 1000+ elevation gain later I had run all over the Newport Beach hills. Some of the best runs are when you least expect them. #running #training #hills #bulldog #teamnuun #nuunlove #asnailspace #werunsocial #instarunners #furtherfasterforever #newportbeach #backbay #maurrunning (at Newport Beach, California)

Because it’s #globalrunningday, I decided to finally get...

Because it’s #globalrunningday, I decided to finally get my butt in gear and edited and posted a new video. I’m backlogged on videos to edit but wanted to share my experience at attempting the Leona Divide 50 miler. Link in profile. Enjoy and happy running! #running #leonadivide #leonadivide5050 #50mile #50k #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #teamnuun #asnailspace #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #werunsocial #maurrunning #video #gopro

Just hanging with some fellow @ocmarathon ambassadors at the...

Just hanging with some fellow @ocmarathon ambassadors at the expo earlier today. Awesome group to work with the past couple of months to spread the word about this great race. #ocmarathon #expo #running #ambassador #pacer #marathon #teamnuun #asnailspace #ierc #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #werunsocial #ocfair #costamesa #maurrunning (at OC Marathon Health & Fitness Expo)

It’s always great when you find an event or product that...

It’s always great when you find an event or product that makes you feel proud to support and represent it. Honored to run for Team @nuunhydration and to be an official ambassador and pacer for @ocmarathon. It’s a great weekend! #teamnuun #ocmarathon #ambassador #pacer #beachcitieschallenge #running #nuunlove #asnailspace #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #werunsocial #costamesa #ocfair #orangecounty #maurrunning (at OC Marathon Health & Fitness Expo)

#throwbackthursday to last August as I was about to cross the...

#throwbackthursday to last August as I was about to cross the finish line at the Bulldog 50k, my first ultramarathon. In a little over 24 hours I’ll be upping the stakes as I attempt 50 miles at the Leona Divide 50. #tbt #trailrunevents #bulldog50k #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #50K #trail #leonadivide #running #teamnuun #asnailspace #malibucreekpark #malibu #california #maurrunning

Hills for breakfast! Chino Hills Trail Run Series half marathon...

Hills for breakfast! Chino Hills Trail Run Series half marathon complete. A much needed 1500 ft of elevation gain on a perfect day for running. Finished in 2:08 unofficially, which was much better than I expected. It was a good test of the new gear as well. #chinohillstrailseries #trailrunning #hills #trail #running #outdoors #teamnuun #asnailspace #altrarunning #ultimatedirection #chinohills #brea #maurfinishes (at Chino Hills State Park)

Ready to tackle some hills! #running #trailrunning #halfmarathon...

Ready to tackle some hills! #running #trailrunning #halfmarathon #trail #teamnuun #asnailspace #altrarunning #chinohills #chinohillstrailseries (at Chino Hills Trail Run Series)

Surf City half marathon completed for the third time! Had so...

Surf City half marathon completed for the third time! Had so much fun pacing the 2:15 half. A beautiful day to run the beach. #running #runsurfcity #halfmarathon #pacer #asnailspace #teamnuun #nuunlove #huntingtonbeach #surfcity #orangecounty #california #maurfinishes #maurrunning #broncos (at Surf City USA Marathon & Half)

This week my New Balance MR00s hit 1000. They’ve done me...

This week my New Balance MR00s hit 1000. They’ve done me well through weekly training, 2 full marathons, 15+ half marathons through 10 different states. Many memorable miles put in on these babies. I love minimalist running as I am not dependent on the shoe for “support” and the #vibram soles last so long. These shoes will likely be retired after LA Marathon as it’s time to pick up a new pair. #running #marathon #halfmarathon #newbalance #seemyrun #strava #stravaproveit #teamnuun #asnailspace #instarunners #shoes #gear #maurrunning #maurrungear (at New Balance OC)

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)

#tbt to earlier this year where I would see a familiar face from...

#tbt to earlier this year where I would see a familiar face from my local run clubs at races. We were both going for the Rock N Roll series Cali Combo medal. Little did we know then that we would be completing the challenge together this weekend in San Jose as more than just run club friends. 😊 #amaurrunbuddy #rnrsj #rnrsf #rnrsd #calicombo #runrocknroll #heavymedals #running #nuunbassador #asnailspace #racingforacure #throwbackthursday

Finally BLACKin’ out. With todays run, hit the black level...

Finally BLACKin’ out. With todays run, hit the black level on Nike+. I started using Nike+ right when I started my “running life”. Even though I use Garmin now, I continue to sync my runs to Nike so this is a pretty accurate number to quantify what I’ve done in the past 3 years. Looking forward to many more miles in the future. Maybe even hit that Volt level someday. #running #nikeplus #nike #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #asnailspace #chasingnewport #shadowlevel #backinblack #blackalbum

So… I guess I’m officially an ultramarathoner....

So… I guess I’m officially an ultramarathoner. #bulldogtrailrun #bulldog50k #ultramarathon #50K #running #trailrunning #asnailspace #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #newbalance #seemyrun #nuunbassador #garmin (at Malibu Creek State Park)

#throwbackthursday birthday edition. The Bulldog 50K fell on my...

#throwbackthursday birthday edition. The Bulldog 50K fell on my birthday last year, but they do not allow Vibram Five Fingers, so I decided to run my own “50K”. 32 miles for 32 years. I created a route that connected all of my run clubs together. Starting at A Snail’s Pace in Mission Viejo, through the hills of Aliso to Laguna Beach, up PCH to Fashion Island (Lululemon/Nike), through the Back Bay (Sat run), and ending at South Coast Plaza (Nike). I had some friends who attempted to run the entire route with me, with various other friends jumping in and out at various check points throughout the day. It was such an amazing experience and still one of my more memorable birthday moments. Check the link in my profile for a link to the video. #tbt #running #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #nuunbassador #kttape #asnailspace #chasingnewport #werunoc #furtherfasterforever #vibramfivefingers #orangecounty #youtube

Spent the morning doing some race timing duties for A...

#flashbackfriday to the 2013 Long Beach half marathon. My first...

#flashbackfriday to the 2013 Long Beach half marathon. My first half marathon after recovering from an injury earlier in the year and my first race as a low carb runner. I was still developing as a runner and not 100% fat adapted so it took everything out of me to hit 2:02. Yesterday, I received the word that I was assigned the 2:00 hour pacer spot for this year’s Long Beach half. It’s amazing how something that seemed so out of reach a couple years ago can be become an easy pace/effort with training and consistency. Looking forward to running this race again and completing the Beach Cities Challenge for the second time. #fbf #running #lbmarathon #pacer #beachcitieschallenge #asnailspace #nuunbassador #longbeach #lbc (at Long Beach International Citibank Half Marathon)

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)

#tbt to the last time I was in Balboa Park at the...

#tbt to the last time I was in Balboa Park at the America’s Finest City half marathon. Will be there this weekend for the Rock N Roll Marathon 5k & full. Looking forward to some good weather for a full for a change. #runrocknroll #rnrsd #remixchallenge #calicombo #asnailspace #running #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #whalesvagina #sandiego #afchalfmarathon #throwbackthursday (at Balboa Park)

This one was in memory of my step dad, Steve, who proudly served...

This one was in memory of my step dad, Steve, who proudly served in the Navy, but lost his fight against Lukemia years ago. Official time of 23:03 which is a new 5K PR for me. #memorialday #runforareason #inmemory #running #5k #pr #lagunahills #garmin #nuunbassador #werunsocial #instarunners #asnailspace (at Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon/10k/5k)

Laguna Hills Memorial day 5K done! 23:03 official time. 3rd...

Laguna Hills Memorial day 5K done! 23:03 official time. 3rd place age division! #running #renegaderacing #5k #rnrwarmup #lagunahills #asnailspace #nuunbassador #fasted #lowcarbrunner (at Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon/10k/5k)