Well August is over. Crazy month of running logging over 160...

Well August is over. Crazy month of running logging over 160 miles, including my first ultramarathon. As I stated before, taking a little rest because things are about to get pretty crazy, especially in Oct/Nov. Some back to backs, some same day races, among other running shenanigans. Some of these could change, but for the most part that’s my schedule for the rest of the year. Come run with me!First off is Rock N Roll Virginia Beach this weekend! #maurrunning #running #calendar #runrocknroll #lbmarathon #ragnarnapa #ragnarrelay #avengershalf #rundisney #disney2lv #revel #sdholidayhalf #nuunbassador

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)

As if driving up from OC to support wasn’t enough, my run...

As if driving up from OC to support wasn’t enough, my run fam brought me my favorite sandwich (@therealikes) and coconut water for a great post race picnic. And not pictured is our friend Voltaire, who BIKED the 80 some miles from OC to Calabasas. I can’t stop saying how grateful I am to have these awesome people in my life. #ilovemyteam #runfam #friends #ikesplace #sandwiches #glycogenreplenishment #notlowcarb #ultramarathon #postrace #running #bulldogtrailrun #bulldog50k #latergram #theresmudonmyface #someonetellme (at Bulldog 25k/50k Trail Race)

As if driving up from OC to support wasn’t enough, my run...

As if driving up from OC to support wasn’t enough, my run fam brought me my favorite sandwich (@therealikes) and coconut water for a great post race picnic. And not pictured is our friend Voltaire, who BIKED the 80 some miles from OC to Calabasas. I can’t stop saying how grateful I am to have these awesome people in my life. #runfam #friends #ikesplace #sandwiches #glycogenreplenishment #notlowcarb #ultramarathon #postrace #running #bulldogtrailrun #bulldog50k #latergram (at Bulldog 25k/50k Trail Race)

That moment where you hit the half way point of your...

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)