Damn early bird pricing, they got me again. I am in for 2019. I can’t say I like marathons but I can’t say I dislike them either. We are in that awkward dating stage. I like them too much to not do them but I am also hoping to have a better time next go around 😝 #colfaxmarathon #marathontraining #marathon #running #run #runnersofinstagram #bigmanruns #runningwithasthma (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoIW4WkBYZe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=80wu29d8fdw6

Okay, so here is the breakdown. I am including screenshots of all my stats. The goal was to keep my 13.1 pace for as long as possible then deal with whatever happens next. I was happy I stayed around 11:20 for as long as I did. Last marathon I used the run/walk method but decided on just running this time. At least for me, walking hurt as much as running, so why lose the time? Okay, after mile 21 it was a shuffle but I shaved 40 minutes off my previous time. A lot less hurt for a little extra effort. This time I used the caffeinated #tailwindnutrition as my hydration and fuel as well as 3 packets of energy gel. Big difference in that I didn’t bonk this time. After mile 21, the muscles were just too fatigued to keep the pace. I had 2 extra gels, why I didn’t take them ... well hell I just got tired and didn’t think of it. Since I also burned almost 6,000 calories, some solid food would have been welcome. And yes, I could have actually put in more miles and trained for the marathon. As far as everything else, the pancakes the night before worked, I managed to stay hydrated and I put myself in the best possible position to finish. Next goal is to go sub 5. I have finished 2 of these beasties this year without injury. I owe this to working on my midfoot strike, strengthening the feet and switching to #altratorin zero drop, neutral shoes. Even though it may take months to Fix your running, it is the best investment you will ever make. #bigmanruns #mfactorfitness #marathon #marathontraining #colfaxmarathon #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #running #runner (at City Park, Denver)

Not a bad Sunday. Got up at 3:15 a.m and headed over to City Park for my second marathon in a month. To be honest, I don’t train for these races. The longest runs I do are 7-8 miles. In a span of 30 days I had my first marathon, a Spartan Super and Sprint and the #colfaxmarathon. So I couldn’t be happier with a 12:00 pace. Although....for the record I had an 11:20 pace up until mile 20. I generally don’t do “big races” but this was pretty cool. Run down Colfax ave, take a lap inside Mile High Stadium, take a scenic lap around Sloan’s lake, come back and do another lap inside Mile High and head home. Good memories but right now I am way too tired and sore to put anything in perspective. On to #ragnarsnowmass in 3 weeks! #bigmanruns #mfactorfitness #colfaxmarathon #marathontraining #marathon #running #runnerscommunity #runnersofinstagram (at City Park, Denver)

Participated in a Marathon Relay today! 🤦🏾‍♂️ I think I have the running bug again! Half marathon soon? Hmmmmm 🏃🏾💨 #colfaxmarathonrelay #colfaxmarathon #running #marathon #runningmedal (at Denver's Colfax Marathon)

Back in May, when I was running the #colfaxmarathon 10 Miler, I passed this fence mural on West Colfax. It was a great message for running, and it's at the Girls Inc building. (Which is a great organization internationally, but particularly in this community.) I get to spend the next several Sundays here in rehearsal for the Vagina Monologues, with a cast of 20 phenomenal Denver Women. #vday2016 #vaginamonologues #girlsinc #snowycolorado #streetart (at Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver)

A. Big Dry Creek Trail, you keep using dat word. I'm not sure it means what you think it means. B. Training for a foot race, not a duathalon. 🐠🏄🏽🏊🏾 #bigdrycreektrail #colorado #colfaxmarathon #runcolfax #monsoon