#flashbackfriday to probably one of the last times I was semi...

#flashbackfriday to probably one of the last times I was semi consistent in the gym. This photo was right around my first half marathon about three years ago. Last night, even if i couldnt do as much as I wanted due to upcoming races it was great to move some weight around and it was awesome to see the gym finally bumper plates and more racks. Today, I walked around with a very familiar soreness and I’ve missed it. #fbf #fitness #weightlifting #deadlift #powerlifting #running #crosstraining #training #teamnuun #werunsocial #furtherfasterforever #maurrunning #maurlifts

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)

Traveling for work and my hotel has a view of the Marquette...

Traveling for work and my hotel has a view of the Marquette track. Wishing I could be doing some speed training. #wishiwasrunning #running #training #travel #work #teamnuun #furtherfasterforever #werunsocial #instarunners #worlderunners #college #bigeast #marquette #track #maurrunning (at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino)

Busy month with lots of races and trying to fit in as many miles...

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

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)

While most people are in recovery mode from #lamarathon, I need...

While most people are in recovery mode from #lamarathon, I need to continue on with my #leonadivide5050 training. 6.5 rainy miles and some hills thrown in with some of our #lululemon #chasingnewport fam tonight. This after taking Mon off; a steady supply of fish oil, vitamin c, and glucosamine/chodroitin (my usual sups); some golf ball and stick rolling at work; and a nice and easy flat 3 mile recovery run last night to get the blood circulating. #rain #running #recovery #supplements #training #ultrarunning #runclub #teamnuun #newportbeach #coronadelmar #maurrunning (at Lululemon Fashion Island)

Great run this morning with the run fam as many of us are...

Great run this morning with the run fam as many of us are tapering down for @runsurfcity and/or @lamarathon. 10 fasted miles around the Newport Back Bay loop right at MAF. #heartratetraining #maf #lamarathon #training #unitela #ocmarathon #ambassador #fasted #running #teamnuun #nuunlove #newportbeach #backbay #orangecounty #gopro #maurrunning #maurrunselfies (at Newport Back Bay Loop)

First run of the year was a beautiful sunset run around one of...

First run of the year was a beautiful sunset run around one of my favorite sections of the Newport Back Bay. It was nice to get out there and just take in nature and think a bit. #running #training #lamarathon #ocmarathon #teamnuun #nuunbassador #garmin #newportbeach #backbay #orangecounty (at Upper Newport Bay)

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)

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)

10+ miles walking around the city on Friday, 5K in the morning,...

10+ miles walking around the city on Friday, 5K in the morning, 10 miles after and I still have a half marathon tomorrow. Unorthodox ultra training. #backtobacks #bulldog50k #ultramarathon #training #running #rnrchi #chicago #travel (at Lake Michigan Lakefront Chicago)

Great morning on the trails with old friends. 12 miles with...

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)

Never trust that first mile. I was not feeling the run to start....

Never trust that first mile. I was not feeling the run to start. A few miles in and found my groove with the help of one of our faster runners. Ended up getting a decently paced 6 in. #running #runclub #werunoc #roninrunners #nuunbassador #furtherfasterforever #garmin #920xt #lowcarbrunner #rnrsd #rnrsea #marathon #training (at South Coast Plaza)

A nice and easy paced 18 this morning along the Newport Back...

A nice and easy paced 18 this morning along the Newport Back Bay. Gloomy and cool but no rain during the run. Perfect running weather. #running #rnrsd #marathon #training #nuunbassador #generationucan #lowcarbrunner #asnailspace #newportbeach #backbay (at Newport Back Bay Loop)

Hit 100+ miles again in February and for the 9th month in a row....

Hit 100+ miles again in February and for the 9th month in a row. Its March and officially race month. 2 weeks to go to LA Marathon. #running #consistency #lamarathon #training #nikeplus #vibramfivefingers #nuunbassador

When running a little under a half marathon is considered a...

When running a little under a half marathon is considered a “short” or “easy” run, you know it’s marathon taper time. A fasted 12 around Newport Back Bay and Balboa Island. Great run with the Sat run fam. #running #lamarathon #training #taper #fasted #lowcarbrunner #nuunbassador #vibramfivefingers #garmin #920xt #newport #backbay (at Newport Back Bay)