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)

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)

A few days out from my 6th marathon, @lamarathon. In the grand...

A few days out from my 6th marathon, @lamarathon. In the grand scheme, this will be a training run for a much bigger goal this year. Last week, I made it official and signed up for my first 50 mile race. Leona Divide 50 mile in a little over 2 months. I need to get back on the trails! #challengeaccepted #trail #running #ultramarathon #trailrunning #ultrarunner #nature #hills #teamnuun #nuunlove #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #leonadivide5050 #50mile

How does the saying go? “Earned, not given” That was...

How does the saying go? “Earned, not given” That was a tough one. 13.1 miles and 1200 ft of elevation gain right after a 10K. Easily one of the hardest half marathons around and funny enough, how I choose to start my race year every year. It was great having my #amaurrunbuddy by my side this time though. Congrats to all the finishers. You definitely earned that medal tonight! #newyearsrace #legacy #doubleheader #running #halfmarathon #hills #teamnuun #nuunbassador #losangeles #la (at New Year’s Race Los Angeles)

Hills make you a stronger runner. 9+ miles 1500+ ft elevation...

Hills make you a stronger runner. 9+ miles 1500+ ft elevation gain fasted. #bulldogtraining #bulldog50k #training #running #nuunbassador #lowcarbrunner #hills #trailrunning #trails (at Crystal Cove-El Moro Canyon Trail)

#tbt to running the #sfmarathon last year. My second full...

#tbt to running the #sfmarathon last year. My second full marathon and still my PR even with the hills and running it fasted. Unfortunately, I won’t be running it this year, but sending MUCH LOVE and WELL WISHES to all my friends and everyone running it this weekend! Good luck everyone! Such a great race and city! #throwbackthursday #running #marathon #curearthritis #asprc #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #sanfrancisco #hills #goldengatebridge #lowcarbrunner (at The SF Marathon)

Some much needed trails and hills. 5 miles and 850 ft elev gain....

Some much needed trails and hills. 5 miles and 850 ft elev gain. Going to need much more of this for #bulldog50k. #bulldogtraining #ultramarathon #trail #running #hills #newbalance #seemyrun #lowcarbrunner #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #newport #crystalcove (at Crystal Cove - Newport Coast)

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)

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)

It’s not often you see runners merging onto the freeway....

It’s not often you see runners merging onto the freeway. The infamous 163 during the Rock N Roll San Diego marathon. #running #rnrsd #instarunners #hills #runrocknroll #marathon (at Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon)

A fasted 5.7 miles in memory of my sister for her birthday...

A fasted 5.7 miles in memory of my sister for her birthday today. I wear this bracelet during my races. Purple was her favorite color. #running #runforareason #spyglass #hills #garmin #fasted #lowcarbrunner #fashionisland (at Fashion Island)

Hills for breakfast. Rock N Roll San Francisco half marathon...

Hills for breakfast. Rock N Roll San Francisco half marathon done! 1:50 unofficial time. #running #runrocknroll #tourpass #nuunbassador #generationucan #hills #sanfrancisco (at Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco)

After yesterday’s not so great run, I was determined to...

After yesterday’s not so great run, I was determined to get out again. 2-3 miles in, I was entertaining cutting the run short, but found motivation to make it to the top of the hill. By mile 7, I was just enjoying being on the trails and 11+ miles later my run weekend was salvaged. #running #trail #hills #lamarathon #training #vibramfivefingers #garmin #nuunbassador #whitingranch #lakeforest (at Searrano Creek Trail)

Was able to squeeze in a beautiful hilly 9 mile trail run with...

Was able to squeeze in a beautiful hilly 9 mile trail run with some friends between the rain fall. #running #trail #hills #vibramfivefingers #fasted #crystalcove #newport (at Crystal Cove State Park)