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puppers + doggy bed + dog toys = slumber pawty •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Dog And Cat Party) https://www.instagram.com/p/B54ZR89pLkR/?igshid=2lqaj2lqms73

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Over the year I’ve had some ups and downs but took advantage of getting whatever adventures I had on video. So I just wanted to play around with what I had and share it to the world. Enjoy I guess. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Some Where on Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JioOzpa1U/?igshid=cf4xnd7a9v9c

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Taken about a couple of years ago now, Merrell granted me an amazing opportunity to be included in their photo shoot and feature me on the website. The photos used were also put on the catalog and also used for posters in select retail stores. I remember a couple years prior when I first worked retail with Merrell, I dreamt of being featured as a model for their ad or have some sort of contribution with the company. Little did young Joey know, he would very well be on his way to do so. Following my passions has opened many chapters in my life and what holds near and dear to my heart is that my belated mother was able to witness all of this before her passing. A tremendous lesson I learned from my parents is having a great work ethic and fortitude. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at † Dreams †) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_bzIZJHbE/?igshid=2f04nw1jdkqv

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Let me tell you... I never imagined the first time doing outdoor climbing would be in Truckee. It was freaking fun and the group of people we had were great. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Donner Pass) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4bErdnJJ9U/?igshid=1h5waiokjik5b

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Adventures on the other side of the bridge may lead to a world of unknowns, but choosing a path brings order to all the chaos. Whatever the results, experience the nature of being. Whatever that means... •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qsH7eJ-Nh/?igshid=1pk2ljqb6rd4n

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Maybe, just maybe, this baby fish would have lived a prosperous life hadn’t it been affected by global warming. Or maybe, just maybe, it would have survived its impending doom if the snake made a conscious choice for a healthier alternative by going vegan. We can all make better choices together! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei @natureismetal https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qqmVVJ_gb/?igshid=13krckulyz620

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Good times with good friends this past weekend. It’s great to see friends you’ve known forever. Thanks to @seaferchin @coletteferch for hosting the house warming! [*o]PC: @katherine.r.torres @aaronthetorres •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei https://www.instagram.com/p/B22bWfTJzKO/?igshid=uinvtzgkkfdy

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Sometimes you need solitude and sometimes it needs to be in the mountains. When you’re surrounded by a busy, constant motion of city living, it can be chaotic and distracting of the true self. Just taking a breather once a week or even once a month, can help rejuvenate the body and mind. Take time to reawaken the soul! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Tahoe National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1t8b6kp0dC/?igshid=1u1os2he4124l

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This past weekend was filled with adventures along with my buddy Jazz. First day was hangin’ at Granite Bay Beach. The second day was driving out to Scott’s Flat Campground, come to find out the next morning the camp spot I was at was actually reserved. I immediately packed up and left for Grouse Ridge instead... luckily I was able to get a camp site since the last time I was out there, all of them were full! Jazz was still turfed from his swim at Granite Bay Beach and so I had to get him on a little walk later in the afternoon at the Grouse. This morning I packed up and we made a short drive up to the Grouse Ridge Overlook to capture some amazing views:) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #nationaldogday #nationaldogday🐶 #subaruforester #grouseridge #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Tahoe National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pQO1RHKu8/?igshid=765efh2gqpl0

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Glad this guy loves the beach as much as I do. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Seaside State Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1UnB0CJGxC/?igshid=105pe7daqy88y

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Although I wasn’t able to make it to the 100th mile for Angeles Crest 100, it was still a great experience. I’ve never seen the mountains out there and I’m extremely happy to have set foot on some of those trail. Thank you to everyone that was in the race and part of the race was absolutely amazing. Big thanks to my family in SoCal and I wish I was able to visit other familia out there too, if only I had more time:( but overall, it was an amazing weekend! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #ac100 #angelescrest100 #lovetrails #mountain #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Angeles Crest Hike) https://www.instagram.com/p/B068RCFpwlB/?igshid=3j9nbky8jptl

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Just hours away until the gun will go off for Angeles Crest 100. Look out for bib# 229 on the ac100 site. Seeing the mountains for the first time is supremely intimidating yet very inspiring. I can’t wait to get out there and explore these trails for the first time:) #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #running #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #rei1440project #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #runhappy #runnerofinstagram #bethehero #instarun #howbaddoyouwantit @Merrell @REI @garmin (at Wrightwood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0r6g_bnY_X/?igshid=hy5toxehp0

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So before I left Tahoe over the weekend, I decided to hike somewhere in Desolation Wildnerness. On my way back from the hike, I realize that I had lost my phone. I looked for a couple of hours and decided to call it a day. I came back the next day with the help of my nephew Maleek and was able to find the phone. We get back into town and I finally make it to work, about a half hour late! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Desolation Wilderness) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0VO0enHIyU/?igshid=n0koi4eutr84

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I was happy to have made it out this past weekend to participate in the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run, yet I didn’t foresee the altitude sickness that would be the monkey on my back. I had put in effortless work after so much that I had gone through this year and to my surprise, it had gotten me where I needed to be. My legs were actually great for the distance covered, yet the altitude was not going to let me win this time. Perhaps I could have stuck around at the aid stations a bit longer, perhaps I could have figured out more solutions to resolve my problem, however, the stomach sickness took a long while to dissolve until I was finally able to eat. As always, it’s fun to be out on the trails despite the shitty feeling. The volunteers were great and especially in tending to the runners needs, the race director always puts up a great race in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and a lot of the runners and people on the trails were absolutely wonderful. Also, thank you @merrell for your support in giving me an entry to this race and the gear suitable for this event! Next time around will be different, as I gotta get the TRT100 buckle on my waist! #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #running #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #rei1440project #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #runhappy #runnerofinstagram #bethehero #instarun #howbaddoyouwantit @Merrell @REI @garmin (at Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0U2W1nnyT2/?igshid=1xl8r2nulohr9

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It’s that time of year again with another big 100 miler, my second attempt at the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run. The skies are clear of smoke and the weather is sunny with a little breeze. Staying the night at high elevation, I’ll be getting through the trails in Tahoe all weekend, so hopefully altitude sickness doesn’t catch up to me. I’m not feeling nervous at all, my only thing is to get some sleep and wake up early enough to prep before the storm. It took me all night to get my drop bags together, figure out what clothes to wear, and collectively getting my mind right. I’m gonna get this race done with because I want that damn shiny buckle! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #rei1440project #outperform #optoutside #beinspired #mountains #instagram #lifestyle #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #keephammering #nobodycaresworkharder #getoutside #findyourwild #trainsoican #howbaddoyouwantit @merrell @rei (at Tahoe Rim Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Hz4sWnDfy/?igshid=hcdcq8e5a5fu

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It’s just right around the corner and I’ll be moving on foot around these beautiful trails east of Lake Tahoe for the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run for my first hundo of the year. It’ll my second stab at it and hopefully this time around, I’ll make it to the finish. What kinda sucks is that I tweaked my hammie and hopefully I can get it healed quickly, TRT100 is in less than 2 weeks from now... fortunately it’s recovery time, so not a lot of impact for these legs but more heat training/high elevation is in pursuit. #outperform #optoutside #rei1440project #createyourtrail #naturesgym #merrelloutside #trainsoican #coffee #coffeeshop #coffee_time #outsiders #outside_project #outside #love #doglovers @merrell @garmin @rei (at Marlette Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzqfo4npezO/?igshid=1o2srsmzk0lya