Last week while training for a couple big runs I was able to run 18 miles of the Ironman course. At first I thought it was going to be a nice easy run but the course is no joke. Hills, heat and humidity make things tough!! I ran with @sosrehydrate my @aftershokz headphones and of course my @newtonrunning Distance shoes. #newtonambassador #newtonrunning #lugitout #aftershokz #BeOpen #shokzsquad #rollrecovery #digdeeper #runnersofinstagram #justinrunsamerica #justin #instarun #kona #instafit (at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFbXcKHLK9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bgfz0ymuithf

Fellow @newtonrunning brothers @walkingwithkp on their way during the run! Tonight they became Ironmen!! #newtonrunning #newtonambassador #lugitout #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #ironmanworldchampionship #brothers #instarun #inspiration #ironman (at IRONMAN World Championship) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo6GvzHnuPb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11alo46ry4fbq

By far the best run I've had in years if not ever!! I can't thank @ameforitruncoaching enough for getting me where I need to be. 1 important thing I've learned is that even the best runners have coaches! Check him out if you're ready to step up your game. @newtonrunning for the Cadillacs I wear every run. Check them out at the @chimarathon next weekend. Or come see me in Kona for the Ironman! #newtonambassador #lugitout #sosrehydrate #hagleywestwatches #followmyjourney #followme #copdawareness #copdfoundation #kona #tattedathlete #tattoosleeve #states #newtonrunning #ameforitruncoaching #chicagomarathon #rollrecovery #digdeeper #aftershokz #shokzsquad #BeOpen #bibchat #sponsored #hookit https://www.instagram.com/p/BoR-x9Inw3K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ev448io0rfsf

To pick 10 pictures to represent my last run is hard. I ran with some of the most patriotic people I've never met. We ran from Virginia to Arlington Cemetery together. Extremely hot, people in pain but never once did I hear someone say I'm giving up. We ran in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives since October 2001. I also ran to honor my dad and the millions of people affected by COPD. #justinrunsamerica #runparadise #newtonrunning #newtonambassador #lugitout #sosrehydrate #hagleywestwatches #followmyjourney #followme #copdawareness #copd #hookit #instarun #runnerscommunity #charity #instagram #ultrarunner #rokasports #polarwatch #aftershokz #shokzsquad #BeOpen #bibchat #sponsored #rollrecovery #digdeeper #followforlike #america #arlington #virginia

What an awesome experience!! Today I finished up my run in Indiana for the Run for the Fallen. Finished the day with 29 miles. My goal was to hit 30 miles today but miscalculated and ended up 1 mile short. Finished with a 2 day total of 51 miles. I couldn't have asked for a better group to run with!! Thanks everyone for letting me tag along! I'll see you in DC! #newtonambassador #lugitout #newtonrunning #fit #bibchat #sosrehydrate #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia #followforlike #aftershokz #shokzsquad #BeOpen #hagleywestwatches #rollrecovery #digdeeper #indiana #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #justinrunsamerica #sponsoredathlete #polarwatch #rokasports #runforthefallen

What an awesome place! Tomorrow I will be running the toughest race I've ran so far! The mix of huge hills and heat will make some things difficult but that's ok because COPD patients have it worse than I do. I will run tomorrow for everyone that can't! #runnersworld #justinrunsamerica #justin #followforfollow #followforlike #follow #instarun #runnerscommunity #instagram #picoftheday #follow #insta #instagood #westvirginia #hatfieldsandmccoys #copd #hookit #runinyourelement #aftershokz #shokzsquad #BeOpen #sosrehydrate #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia #newtonrunning #newtonambassador #lugitout #hills (at Matewan, West Virginia)

Well it's all finished! Went into this race feeling the best I've ever felt. My goal was to run under 1:40.00 and beat my best time ever in a half marathon which was 1:41.00. Today I finished in 1:35.32 and was in the top 500 to cross the finish line. So now along with marathons and an ultramarathon I will continue to try and run under 1:30.00. A couple highlights today were...Indy driver Sarah Fisher handed me water at the speedway, mile 3 I took a drink of water while running and threw it on the ground and it dumped in my shoe, was around when Union City Track athlete Reagan Hoggatt finished her first half marathon and saw a proposal at the finish line of 2 former Union City Indians! Thanks to elite runner and fellow Newton Athlete Becca Pizzi for the encouraging words last night. If you don't know her you need to look at her accomplishments!! I wore Newton Running Distance today also had my AfterShokz headphones and Polar M600. #shokzsquad #justinrunsamerica #sponsoredathlete #polarwatch #runnersofinstagram #indiana #indymini #indiana #followme #follow4follow #run #newtonrunning #lugitout #distance #running #pr

Glad to be finished with this week so I can have a low mileage week. Today was 18 miles on the treadmill because Indiana weather is horrible still. After 18 miles in the rain and wind yesterday I figured I would stay inside. #runyourdream #runit #zapposrunning #sponsored #justin #runnersofinstagram #justinrunsamerica #sponsoredathlete #polarwatch #sosrehydrate #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia #followforlike #follow #followforfollow #marathons #ultramarathon #copdawareness #copd #hookit #runinyourelement #aftershokz #shokzsquad #BeOpen #newtonambassador #lugitout #newtonrunning #fit #bibchat