#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
Busy month with lots of races and trying to fit in as many miles in between without wrecking my body. This is the most monthly mileage I’ve put on in a couple months, but I still feel like I haven’t don’t enough for Leona Divide 50 miler. Good news is I feel like I’ll be going into the race healthy unlike how I went into my 50K. 2 weeks until showtime. #running #leonadivide50 #training #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #trail #teamnuun #strava #stravaproveit #leonadivide
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 #trail #teamnuun #asnailspace #altrarunning #chinohills #chinohillstrailseries (at Chino Hills Trail Run Series)
That new gear smell. My @ultimatedirectionusa SJ Ultra Vest 2.0 came in this week. Just in time for a test run during my half this weekend. Wanted to wait for the 3.0 but it wouldn’t ship in time to give me enough training with it before #leonadivide5050. This is still a great vest and I’ve been long overdue for an upgrade. I can’t wait to put on some good miles with it. #ultimatedirection #ultrarunning #trail #running #trailrunning #gear #hydration #pack #scottjurek #maurrungear
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
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)
Movie night last night with the run fam. Catching Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco. Definitely a must see if you enjoyed the book Born to Run, but also if you love running or stories of a selfless free spirit. #runnersnotrunning #running #trail #movie #caballoblanco #micahtrue #rip #borntorun #tarahumara #raramuri #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #longbeach #arttheater (at Long Beach Art Theater)
“You start with easy, because if that’s all you get, that’s not so bad”
Easy, light, smooth has been a mantra I’ve called upon during many training runs and races ever since reading Born to Run. It’s a reminder to maintain a consistent sustainable effort during those long runs and that fast will come with consistency.
I’m really looking forward to watching Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco tonight.
#running #quote #caballoblanco #micahtrue #borntorun #ultrarunning #trail #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #maurrunning (at Long Beach Art Theater)
Honored to be featured on the @nbrunning page. I have been training in and will be rocking the Minimus MT10v2s during my 50K and ran my past 2 road marathons in the Minimus MR00BY2. Needless to say, I have much love for @newbalance, especially being minimalist runner. #running #newbalance #seemyrun #trail #trailrunning #ultramarathon #training #footware #gear #repost #bulldog50k #minimalist #vibram #nuunbassador #crystalcove (at New Balance OC)
Great morning on the trails with old friends. 12 miles with 1350+ ft elevation gain. #bulldog50k #training #ultramarathon #trail #running #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #bommercanyon #elmoro (at Bommer Canyon Trailhead)
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 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)
We made it a point this afternoon to get a nice leisurely 8 mile run around the trails of Torrey Pines. #running #trail #torreypines #nuunbassador #vdayweekendcontinued #bucketlistrun (at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve)
Sometimes you just have to pause the gps, stop, and take it all in. Taking in the amazing view of the south OC valley, Pacific ocean, Catalina and San Clemente islands. #running #trail #vibramfivefingers #garmin #nuunbassador #nuunlove #orangecounty #whitingranch (at Whiting Ranch)
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)
I had every excuse come through my head to not run today. Glad I didn’t give in. Beautiful day to hit the coastal trails. #running #trail #fitness #vibramfivefingers #nuunbassador #noexcuses #newport #crystalcove (at Crystal Cove State Park)
