It was a family affair this Saturday at the @rockitracing Riot...

It was a family affair this Saturday at the @rockitracing Riot Run as we rocked the various distances the race provides: 15k, 5k, and kids 1 mile. Always a pleaure when I get to run with my friends who originally put me on to running and ran some of my first races with me, @sportynics. A special shoutout and happy birthday to my long time friend and Rock It Racing amabassador @janicanor! #rockitracing #rockedit #running #trails #optoutside #trailrunning #optoutside #teamnuun #nuunlove #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #werunsocial #worlderunners #maurrunning #sportynics #latergram (at Irvine Regional Park)

Running in Rome is like running amongst ancient giants....

Running in Rome is like running amongst ancient giants. Structures like the Pantheon tower over you and you can’t help but feel a sense of awe in their size and historical importance. #amaurrunbuddy #takesoneurope #runcation #travel #running #teamnuun #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #werunsocial #worlderunners #maurrunning #italy #rome #pantheon #latergram (at Pantheon)

Took a little detour for a photo op as I squeezed in a 4 mile...

Took a little detour for a photo op as I squeezed in a 4 mile run along Lake Michigan yesterday. Adding a Wisconsin pin to my run map. #running #travel #lakemichigan #milwaukee #wisconsin #ocmarathon #teamnuun #instarunners #werunsocial #furtherfasterforever #worlderunners #maurrunning #latergram #gopro (at Milwaukee Veterans Park)

Rock N Roll San Diego remix challenge done! A little humid at...

Rock N Roll San Diego remix challenge done! A little humid at start but we were blessed with great running weather even though the forecast called for a much warmer day. Congrats to all the finishers today! #rnrsd #runrocknroll #tourpass #remixchallenge #heavymedals #running #teamnuun #werunsocial #instarunners #blacksheeprun #worlderunners #sandiego #youstayclassy #maurrunning #amaurrunbuddy #latergram (at Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon)

Celebrating #globalrunningday with 100s of runners as we run the...

Celebrating #globalrunningday with 100s of runners as we run the streets of LA. Thanks to @lamarathon @skechersperformance and @angelcitybeer for putting this together. #running #lamarathon #teamnuun #werunsocial #instarunners #losangeles #dtla #nationalrunningday #maurrunning #latergram #maurrunselfies #gopro (at Angel City Brewery And Art Show)

Nice and easy fasted run yesterday with my @lululemon...

Nice and easy fasted run yesterday with my @lululemon #chasingnewport fam. Exploring the Newport Beach neighborhoods and trails. #lululemon #runclub #running #teamnuun #werunsocial #instarunners #furtherfasterforever #strava #stravaproveit #fashionisland #newportbeach #maurrunning #maurrunselfies #latergram (at Lululemon Fashion Island)

#asseenonmyrun takes on a whole new meaning at...

#asseenonmyrun takes on a whole new meaning at @zapposbaytobreakers! There were costumes and more elaborate ones than I’ve seen on Halloween runs. Such a fun time. #baytobreakers #baytobreakers2016 #latergram #running #costumes #cosplay #chunli #minions #angrybirds #instarunners #sanfrancisco #maurrunning #gopro (at Bay to Breakers 2016)

Last night’s run with @lululemon #chasingnewport...

Last night’s run with @lululemon #chasingnewport “long group”. A few hills and some nice views on our 6ish mile run. #lululemon #lululemonmen #runclub #runfam #running #teamnuun #instarunners #werunsocial #furtherfasterforever #coronadelmar #newportbeach #fashionisland #maurrunning #latergram (at Lululemon Fashion Island)

Because social media makes it so there’s always a familiar...

Because social media makes it so there’s always a familiar face around. Even when you’re running in cities 1000s of miles away from home. #blacksheeprun x #werunsocial comes together at #rnrdc to introduce @runrocknroll’s official #snapchat. Follow them and follow me (amaur88) while you’re at it! #runrocknroll #washingtondc #tourpass #running #travel #adventures #runfam #socialmedia #teamnuun #instarunners #furtherfasterforever #gopro #latergram (at Rock ’n’ Roll DC)

Even though @lamarathon has always been a tough race for me...

Even though @lamarathon has always been a tough race for me it’s still one of my favorite races. I love the support from the city. LA comes out in full force cheering you on, giving you water and snacks, and just giving you energy to push toward that finish line. The sheer amount of people running the marathon by your side from start to finish is like no other race I have experienced. It’s just an endless sea of runners in front and behind you. We were very fortunate that the weather predictions didn’t come through and we had such a beautiful day. Especially, in comparison to last year’s heat. I’m looking forward to doing it again next year. #lamarathon #reflection #unitela #teamnuun #marathon #running #losangeles #stadium2sea #maurrunning #maurrunselfies #gopro #latergram (at Los Angeles Marathon)

Usually, we are traveling out and meeting up with our...

Usually, we are traveling out and meeting up with our #blacksheeprun family in various cities across the nation, but it was great having them in our neighborhood this time. Great times at @runsurfcity this weekend! #runfam #runsurfcity #surfcitymarathon #legacy #running #halfmarathon #pacer #teamnuun #nuunlove #beachcitieschallenge #huntingtonbeach #orangecounty #california #maurrunning #latergram (at Surf City USA Marathon & Half)

Put in 18 Christmas eve miles this morning around the Newport...

Put in 18 Christmas eve miles this morning around the Newport Back Bay and Balboa Island. Getting our #lamarathon training in before the busy weekend. Merry Christmas everyone! God bless! #amaurrunbuddy #running #marathon #training #unitela #fasted #teamnuun #nuunlove #newportbeach #latergram (at Balboa Island, Newport Beach)

Amaur88… Amaur… AMOR…...

Amaur88… Amaur… AMOR… #amaurrunbuddy

#rnrphilly #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #running #nuunbassador #travel #philadelphia #pennysylvania #latergram #igcatchup (at Philadelphia Museum of Art)

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)

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)

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)

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)