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)
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)
This photo taken during the @lamarathon expo captures my nonchalant approach to this race. Such a contrast to how I approached it last year where I trained for months pushing myself with a goal time in mind. I was focused on my training and nutrition and anxious about the race. This year I did the bare minimum training wise and my nutrition was not on par. I went against all the pre “marathon” rules. I didn’t stay off my feet all day and didn’t eat much the day before. I had a great time just experiencing the expo, Olympic trials and everything that came with it. I worked the #ocmarathon booth Saturday in between going to talks by Meb and Dean and watching the trials. I was so much more relaxed and at peace before the race but it would come back to bite me on race day. In the grand scheme of things it was totally worth it considering how amazing of a running weekend it was. #lamarathon #reflection #unitela #teamnuun #marathon #running #losangeles #stadium2sea #maurrunning #lategram (at Los Angeles Marathon Expo)
I’m still reflecting on Sunday’s race. I’m really at a loss on how I feel about it. On one side, the race was about helping my girlfriend just finish her first marathon and with that I didn’t take the preparation as seriously I normally would have. Will post more on that later. On the other side I want to gauge my performance and where I’m at fitness wise, especially with my 50 miler coming up. It’s hard to properly assess your performance when you’re not running your race. This was my longest individual road race since #rnrseattle full last year in June. On the plus side, I had zero stomach issues which plagued me in Seattle and #rnrsd. I didn’t blow up half way through like I did in LA last year, but even then, my time last year was better by 10 minutes. This year, my fastest splits were in the final 2 miles, but I had some cramping in my quads and calves which are not common for me, and are my biggest concerns because otherwise everything else felt positive. One thing is certain. I need to get back on taking training and nutrition seriously again. 2 months to #leonadivide 50 miler. #lamarathon #reflection #unitela #teamnuun #marathon #running #losangeles #stadium2sea #maurrunning #maurrunselfies #amaurrunbuddy (at Los Angeles Marathon)
There it is. Marathon #6 in the books as I completed @lamarathon for the second time. More importantly, my #amaurrunbuddy finished her first marathon and made it look so easy. So proud of her! Happy Valentine’s day! #lamarathon #marathon #running #26point2 #unitela #skechersperformance #teamnuun #losangeles #stadium2sea #maurrunning #maurfinishes (at Los Angeles Marathon)
Just good times at the @lamarathon expo today. It was great to get in early, pick up some swag, take photos, and see a bunch of friends before the madness that will ensue tomorrow. I’ll be back again to watch the Olympic trials and work the @ocmarathon booth from 2-5. Come say hi! #lamarathon #skechersperformance #marathon #running #26point2 #unitela #newbalance #seemyrun #teamnuun #nuunlove #losangeles #stadium2sea #maurrunning #amaurrunbuddy #jump (at La Marathon Expo)
About to go on a @lamarathon shakeout run with #ryanhall! #lamarathon #asics #fitbit #running #dtla #losangeles #teamnuun #maurrunning (at Grand Park)
Ready to pick up this beauty on Sunday. The Golden State double medal for running @ragnarrelay Napa and @lamarathon on Sunday. #innerwild #ragnarrelay #lamarathon #running #teamnuun #losangeles #napa2la (at La Marathon Expo)
I guess “this city” refers to LA. #medalmonday legacy status edition. Fourth year running @newyearsrace half marathon. Half marathon #1 (2013), #3 (2014), #12 (2015), and #32 (2016). Always a great way to start the year by pushing yourself on one of the toughest half marathons around. Also shown are 10K and Doubleheader medal from this weekend and the Best of LA challenge medal from completing the Hollywood Half with New Years Race in 2014 . #newyearsrace #legacy #running #halfmarathon #challengecompleted #teamnuun #nuunbassador #instamedals #medals #bling #losangeles #la (at New Year’s Race Los Angeles)
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)
Race 1 of 2 done. 10K. Ready for 13.1 more! #amaurrunbuddy #running #10k #newyearsrace #teamnuun #nuunbassador #losangeles #la (at New Year’s Race Los Angeles)
First race(s) of the year. Obligatory pre race gear shot for the New Year’s Race LA 10K & Half Marathon. My first half marathon ever 4 years ago and fourth year running it. #legacy #newyearsrace #halfmarathon #running #teamnuun #nuunbassador #gear #garmin #lululemon #gopro #losangeles #la (at Downtown Los Angeles)
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 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)
Its. About. To. Go. Down. #lamarathon #lam2015 #stadium2sea #running #vibramfivefingers #lowcarbrunner #nuunbassador #losangeles (at Los Angeles Convention Center)
Oh, you know, just stopping for a selfie while running inside Dodgers stadium during a half marathon. #running #newyearsrace #dodgers #doyers #losangeles (at Dodger Stadium)
New Years Race done for the third time! Official time 1:52. 15+ min course PR. Tough hilly course and ran it much harder than I probably should have considering I have another half marathon in less than 12 hours. Time to start recovery. #running #newyearsrace #halfmarathon #lowcarbrunner #asnailspace #vibramfivefingers #nuunbassador #nuunlove #dtla #losangeles (at New Year’s Race Los Angeles)
New Years Race LA. #running #newyearsrace #losangeles #dtla (at New Year’s Race Los Angeles)
Almost time to run this city for the third time. #newyearsrace #halfmarathon #legacystatus #running #dtla #losangeles #resolution #testmylimits #race1of2 (at Downtown Los Angeles)
