Long run life

Miles and miles of ramblings

  • Running
  • Race reports
  • Running technology
  • Life
  • Cycling
Home » Archives for February 2017

Archives for February 2017

Phoenix Marathon recap: breakthroughs aren’t easy

February 27, 2017 by Brent

Phoenix Marathon

When a cannon fired to start the 2017 Phoenix Marathon, I was already sprinting. Because of a long wait in the port-o-let line, I didn’t make it to the front of the corral where I wanted to be. Instead, I crossed the starting line with the 4-hour pace group. I continued running hard, out wide […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: Boston 2018, Boston Marathon, breakthrough, fitness, health, marathon, motivation, Phoenix Marathon, race, race weekend, run, runner, running, training

When running reveals character, what does yours show?

February 14, 2017 by Brent

running reveals character

Running reveals character. And I don’t always like what mine shows. Three times, I’ve struggled to complete a workout during my training the past few weeks. Each time was a different issue. All three made me want to quit. I’m a quitter by nature. My natural tendency is to give up. I know this about […]

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: character, fitness, long run, marathon, marathon training, motivation, running, workout

About me

Brent Shirley My name is Brent Shirley, and I'm a stay-at-home dad with experience writing and selling running shoes. Married to a surgeon (she's much smarter than me). Certified RRCA running coach and 11 time Boston Marathon qualifier (2015-25, although I missed the cut in 2015-16). 50 sub 4 finisher.

Subscribe

Strava

Follow me on Strava
Instagram Feed
Something is wrong.
Instagram token error.
Follow

Twitter feed

Something went wrong with the twitter. Please check your credentials and twitter username in the twitter settings.

Older posts

Recent Comments

  • Robert Wong on 2025 Eugene Marathon — self worth and the time on the clock
  • Todd Parker on Thoughts on finishing 50 sub 4 goal at Rehoboth Beach Marathon in Delaware
  • Brent on Thoughts on finishing 50 sub 4 goal at Rehoboth Beach Marathon in Delaware
  • Shelley Ryan Gray on Thoughts on finishing 50 sub 4 goal at Rehoboth Beach Marathon in Delaware

Popular tags

5K 2020 Boston Boston 2025 Boston Marathon Boston qualifier BQ california fitness goals heat heat running humidity Las Vegas life long run marathon marathon training motivation negativity Nevada Ohio patience PR race race plan race report race weekend run runner running San Diego Shreveport speed work summer summer running tempo track track work track workout training training plan west west coast workouts

Calendar

February 2017
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728  
« Jan   Mar »

Copyright © 2026 · Metro Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...