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)

Wasn’t able to hit the trails today, but this was a...

Wasn’t able to hit the trails today, but this was a beautiful section from my race last Saturday. El Nino made sure the hills were nice and green for us. Happy Earth day! #earthday #nature #trails #leonadivide5050 #trailrunning #running #optoutside #rei1440project #pacificcresttrail #pct #santaclarita #greenvalley #lakehughes #california #maurrunning (at Pacific Crest Trail)

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)

That new gear smell. My @ultimatedirectionusa SJ Ultra Vest 2.0...

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

Put in 9 miles and 1500 ft of elevation gain yesterday after...

Put in 9 miles and 1500 ft of elevation gain yesterday after running #rnrnola on Sunday. I’ll be needing more of these trail and back to back runs for Leona Divide. It was great to be back on the trails. #running #trailrunning #ultramarathon #training #teamnuun #nuunlove #altrarunning #outdoors #rei1440project #gopro #newportcoast #orangecounty #maurrunning #maurrunselfies (at El Moro Canyon)

Took the new shoes out for a spin yesterday. After much debate...

Took the new shoes out for a spin yesterday. After much debate and research, I decided to try out the @altrarunning Superior 2.0. The extra cushion will definitely be welcome during my 50 miler, but they still give a decent amount of ground feel. Hopefully the 3.0 will incorporate a @vibram sole like the Olympus and I’d be set. #running #trailrunning #ultrarunning #gear #shoes #altrarunning #superior #teamnuun #elmoro #newportcoast #newportbeach #crystalcove #orangecounty #maurrungear #maurrunning (at Pacific Ridge Trailhead)

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

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)

And like that, team Animal Style completes Ragnar Trail Vail...

And like that, team Animal Style completes Ragnar Trail Vail Lake. It was quick, down, and dirty race and an amazing experience with new run friends. #running #trailrunning #ragnartrail #ragnarvaillake #teamanimalstyle #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #temecula #vaillake #ragnar (at Vail Lake)

Last week at this time I was prepping to run the #bulldog50k....

Last week at this time I was prepping to run the #bulldog50k. Tonight, I’m just taking it easy relaxing and not having to think about training or running for the first time in months. It kind of sucks, but I do need this down time to recover. It’s going to get pretty crazy in the next couple of months. For now I’ll just reflect on last weekend and post #latergram shots. #recovery #bulldogtrailrun #ultramarathon #trailrunning #running #rei1440project #nature #malibucreekpark (at Malibu Creek State Park)

This #medalmonday is special. It’s not the biggest or...

This #medalmonday is special. It’s not the biggest or prettiest medal, but this race was never about the medal. It was about finishing an ultramarathon on my birthday weekend. To finish this race took so much more than any race I’ve run before. Not because of the 30ish mile distance or even the 5500+ elevation gain. This race drew blood… literally. Left quad tendinitis which became inflamed and tightened up at mile 3 made me work for every left step after, especially on the downhills, and then a face first fall down a single track on mile 11 which left cuts on my palms, shoulders, chest, and face made for a very rough race. Regardless, dropping down or out of this race never crossed my mind. It was not ideal as far as races go, but I would not have had it any other way. The Bulldog may have bit me, but I conquered it. #bulldogtrailrun #bulldog50k #running #ultramarathon #trailrunning #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #perseverance #allthingsthroughGOD (at Bulldog 25k/50k Trail Race)

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)

Honored to be featured on the @nbrunning page. I have been...

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)

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)

The trail for Bulldog passes through the site where M*A*S*H was...

The trail for Bulldog passes through the site where M*A*S*H was filmed. I used to love that show growing up. Couldn’t help but hum the theme song for a few miles as I ran. #aseenonmyrun #running #bulldog50k #training #ultramarathon #trailrunning #tvshow #site #mash #suicideispainless #hawkeye #radar #hotlips (at M*A*S*H film site)

Running above the clouds. Official #bulldog50k training run, but...

Running above the clouds. Official #bulldog50k training run, but the Bulldog wanted to hide and keep it’s course a mystery until race day. #running #trailrunning #ultramarathon #training #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #nature #rei1440project #malibucreekpark (at Top Of Bulldog, Castro Peak)

9 miles and 1800+ feet elevation gain of contemplative trail...

9 miles and 1800+ feet elevation gain of contemplative trail running. Lots on the mind and what better place to be with your thoughts? #bulldogtraining #bulldog50k #ultramarathon #training #trailrunning #running #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #nature #trails #rei1440project #crystalcove #elmoro (at Coastal Peak Park)

There’s something very Hollywood about this picture and...

There’s something very Hollywood about this picture and it’s not the sign. Thanks for the shot @jej560. #actionshot #trailrunning #notreally #running #hollywood #hiking #spyridon #vibramfivefingers (at Hollywood Sign)