#arunnerslife

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Apollo Boy sleeping the day away...#dogmomlife #photography #lifeofadog #dogsofinstagram #boxweiler #photojournal #arunnerslife #home #dogmodelsearch #adogslife #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstaworld #womensrunningcommunity #runningbuddies #girlrunner (at Huntington Beach, California)

[diaryofarunninglady-blog]

This was awesome. My favorite part was #running thru the bubble stops, bubbles in the eyes, trying to hold my breath... Then running with one eye open. 😆 #bubbleseverywhere Definitely should've rocked my 😎 Had a blast will definitely do it again. The crowd was lit, we did the Cupid shuffle... Why you do it? Because I love it. Because running is as much apart of me as a howl is to a wolf. #diaryofarunninglady #runpack #butdidyoudie #nope #wasitworthit #yep #runnersofinstagram #arunnerslife #runningfever #bubblerunphiladelphia2019 (at Chester, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzS3HNKlvhP/?igshid=1gtmraw8ks13f

[simplyfern]

Star Wars Run Singapore 2017 My first international registered run AND my first international troop. It's been hectic after but the experience was exceptional. The people, the race, especially the event! Love every minute of it!!! #starwars #starwarsrunsingapore2017 #starwarsrun #501stlegion #501stthailand #501stsingapore #singapore #travel #running #runner #arunnerslife #runners #run #runfernierun #trooping #international #gardenbythebay #skytree #mylife #wanderlust #neverstopexploring #morethanwords #epic #experience #magical #asia (at Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay)

[josherwalla]

Got a new family member today. Don't tell my other Stinson 3's their replacement is the same shoe. It's probably how my parents felt whenever they had a new kid. #arunnerslife #hokaoneone #stinson3

[zerept83]

⚡️🏃🏽⚡️ Day 2 / #5kfor5days unfortunately I don’t own a pair of new balance running but hopefully that will change soon 🤞@tommie_runz @newbalance @newbalancerunning . . . 👟 : metaspeed sky @asics ⏱: @apple 👕 : @nike 🩳: @skorarunning #runeatsleeprepeat #chiptimerunning #run #running #runningcommunity #runningislife #healthylifestyle #motivation #latinorunners #NoHumanIsLimited #runstreak #sweat #neverstop #goals #adidas #airpods #footagerunclub #youmatter #merrys #merryssunglasses #justrun #goneforarun #strava #arunnerslife #dadbod https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceh0L3zDh3o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[phatjosh180]

More miles going around in circles ...

I’m kinda ready for this winter thing to pass. Seriously. Being regulated to treadmill and indoor track running is starting to make me slightly nutty.

Well, okay, that wasn’t what made me nutty. And, that’s a whole post for another day. There’s simply no time to explain that all today.

Anywho … I’m just ready for spring. I don’t run outside in the snow or in below freezing temperatures — there’s too much risk for me to biff it (which I am known to do). My body really doesn’t do well in the cold anyways — so staying inside is best for me. For now. But, I am really itching for some spring weather.

Since last weekend’s long treadmill run was an emotional disaster for me. I decided the treadmill was out for my long run. I’ve survived a few two miles run. But, I just don’t feel like I have 15, 10 or 5 miles on the treadmill in me.

I just don’t.

I didn’t have a specific distance or time goal for me this weekend. Should I have? Good question. But, since race day is about three weeks away, I knew I needed somewhere around 10-20 miles. But, after already have a number of 20 and 15 mile long runs — I felt like I could afford a long distance run based on feel.

Since I was anticipating the first weekend in February to be rather cold and snowy — I decided to run at the Olympic Oval again. Running the Oval can be rather monotonous, but I actually really like it during the winter. You can lose yourself in the laps and just run. Much, much easier than running on the treadmill.

I really feel like I have to work to distract myself on a treadmill. On a track you’re actually going somewhere — granted in circles — but you are going somewhere. Plus, if you’re running with other people you’ve got actual conversation — which is the key to surviving track running.

A photo posted by (phat) josh (@fit.phat) on Feb 4, 2017 at 9:47am PST

Anywho … a number of running friends and I showed up at the Olympic Oval at 6am to run the track. The track was open from 6-10am in the morning because there was a track meet from 10am-1pm. Knowing this kind of ruled out a 20 mile run for me. But, I knew in the four hours or so I could knock out where between 13-15 miles.

So that was kind of the goal.

I wasn’t worried much about time or distance. Like all of my ultrarunning — I just wanted to do my best and focus on effectively using the time on my feet to it’s best use. So I loaded up my Spotify playlist with my music and just decided to go for it.

The track was rather busy, besides being joined in the morning with Robert Merriman, Jimbo, Karen, Tine and others — there was a big ROTC training or testing going on as well. A good hundred or so cadets were on the track doing a mile and high testing. I wasn’t envious. It really reminded me of my mile and a half training in Junior High.

Not fun.

But, I had good conversation throughout the four hours. I spent a few laps with everyone and it was just fun to catch with them. It really made the time go by faster than usual.

I ended up cranking out 13 miles in three and a half hours. I felt good throughout the run. I felt stronger than my last run there. And, I think part of that is my diet. I have felt quite the difference the past couple of weeks. Especially this past week as I eliminated a few extra foods. But, I will post more about that later this week.

Anyways — I have the Sweetheart Days 5K next Saturday. I am running that with my niece. I am pretty excited to run it with her. This will be our second 5K since October. I might run 3-5 miles more at an easy pace to amp the miles up. But, we’ll see — I am hoping the weather is good so I can just do those miles outside. And, if that’s the case — SCORE!

But, with the Jackpot Running Festival in a couple of weeks I am just focusing on tapering a bit and just focusing on my workouts and diet. Since it is a timed race I am not worried about finishing, but I would like to run at least 35-40 miles in the allotted 12 hours. And, like my diet, more on all of that later this week — maybe even next week?

I am just getting excited to run and get into the swing of my spring races. It should (and by should, I mean it will) be a lot of fun.

We got kicked off the track at 10am for a track meet so I stuck around to watch a race. I caught this slo-mo beauty. I won’t lie, I was KINDA hoping someone would biff it. #makehurdlesfunagain

A video posted by Josher (@josherwalla) on Feb 4, 2017 at 9:56am PST

It’s lonely at 6am, but the miles don’t run themselves. And, if they did that’d be called “driving a car.” I’m grateful to be able to run and I’ll take anything over the treadmill right now. #makerunningfunagain

A photo posted by Josher (@josherwalla) on Feb 4, 2017 at 9:50am PST

My Mom decorated cupcakes for my sister’s Young Women’s lesson today and she wanted them to look like the temple. Um, nailed it? #wrongtemple #lds #ldshumor

A photo posted by Josher (@josherwalla) on Feb 5, 2017 at 11:27am PST

So, um, my 5 year old niece adults better than me. #calliekoko #adultchild

A photo posted by Josher (@josherwalla) on Feb 6, 2017 at 10:22pm PST

Got a new family member today. Don’t tell my other Stinson 3’s their replacement is the same shoe. But, now I know how my parents felt whenever they had a new kid. #arunnerslife #hokaoneone #stinson3

A photo posted by Josher (@josherwalla) on Jan 29, 2017 at 1:45am PST

RUNNING MILES

81.0 miles

RACE MILES

13.1 miles

WALKING MILES

89.47 miles

TOTAL MILES TO DATE

183.57 miles

Jackpot Running Festival

As I mentioned above my current training is pointing toward the Jackpot Running Festival in Las Vegas over President’s Day weekend. I am being joined by Jill for an epic ultra adventure. I seriously, I can’t wait.

This is a looped course. It’s a 2.38 mile loop around Railroad Lake — just outside of Henderson. Both Jill and I are signed up for the 12 hour race — meaning we have 12 hours to run as many miles as we want/can. Our goal is to not just run an ultra, but we want to get at least 35 miles in. I’d like to see if I could push 40 miles. But, we’ll see about that.

Anyways — we got an email this past week from the race with a video of the 2.38 looped course. It’s not the sexiest video out there on YouTube, but it got me really excited for the run. I have no doubt I will get to know the course quite intimately.

VEGAS OR BUST, BABY!

A photo posted by The Runcast (@theruncast) on Oct 28, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

More miles going around in circles … was originally published on PhatJosh | My Life Running.

[kegp13]

Another morning run ending at the beautiful #sfferrybuildingfarmersmarket ! #cityliving #arunnerslife #supportlocalfarmers #riseandshine

[bubbelgumdreams]

enbär, slånbär, björnbär... #sommarben #arunnerslife (på/i Hoburgen)

[napocampojr]

One of the reason why am in training hard. #roadtobdm160 #workhardplayhard #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #endurancejunkie #arunnerslife (at Eastwood Parkview Tower 2, Eastwood City)

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Sunday’s are made for relaxing, BBQ and Blackberry & Mint Margaritas...#sundayfunday #margarita #blackberry #gardenmint #photojournal #drink #drinkphotography #foodjournal #foodstylingandphotography #arunnerslife #agirlandherdog #backyardfun #pandemic2020 #pandemiclife #bbq #relaxation (at Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDsWcNgHHCN/?igshid=tin5bid0uea4

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Sunday are made for relaxing, BBQ and scrumptious Blackberry & Mint Margaritas...#sundayfunday #margarita #gardenmint #bbq #relax #pandemic2020 #pandemiclife #photojournal #backyard #familytime #cheerstolife #cheers #arunnerslife #foodjournal #foodphotography #drinkphoto (at Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDsU3VynNy0/?igshid=6jeczif46aan

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Good night world 🌍 😴...#love #boxweiler #arunnerslife #dogsofinstagram #peace #photojournal #dogslife #runnergirl #loveandfamily #photography #blackandwhitephotography #womensrunningcommunity (at Huntington Beach, California)

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Two very unhappy puppies and sleepy momma and poppa ☹️☹️☹️ Spayed and Neutered, updated with shots and micro chipped. Athena was restless all night and Apollo slept like a newborn pup. It’s like taking care of sick toddlers all over again. #adogslife #puppiesofinstagram #boxweilersofinstagram #boxweiler #furbabies #dogmom #arunnerslife #photojournal #adogsjourney #womensrunningcommunity #spayandneuteryourpets (at Huntington Beach, California)

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Rescued Garden Fairy; she now has a home in my summer garden...#gypsysoul, #gardenart, #gardening, #salvaged, #fairygarden, #findings, #artalchemy, #gardenart, #bohosummer, #photojournal, #myjourney, #arunnerslife, #womensrunningcommunity, #artrunning, #runnergirl, #peace, #gardenmuse, #naturephotography (at Huntington State Beach, Lifeguard Tower 13)

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Love to see Mother Natures surprises...#photojournal, #naturesbeauty, #photography, #gypsyvibes, #photoart,#photorunner, #runnersofinstagram, #soulartist, #bohemianartist, #arunnerslife, #cafephotography, #hbvibes, #dream, #runningcommunity#crows (at Huntington beach Surf City Nights)

[bohemiangirlbaker]

“Truth”....#arunnerslife #runningwisdom #runnergirl #rungirl #womensrunningcommunity #eatrunsleeprepeat #runnersofinstagram #photojournal #runners #runnersworld (at Huntington Beach, California)