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2023 wrap-up — floating along for another year

December 30, 2023 by Brent

2023 wrap-up

Massive waves crashed into the beach as I ran along California Highway 101 this morning. With each step I thought back to 2016 and 2017 when I lived in southern California and ran those same miles daily. While running, I stared at the horizon and reminisced on how to write a 2023 wrap-up. I’ve floated […]

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Thoughts on finishing 50 sub 4 goal at Rehoboth Beach Marathon in Delaware

December 9, 2023 by Brent

50 sub 4

I crossed the finish line of the Kansas City Marathon in October of 2011 in 3:58:45, barely squeaking below the four hour mark. That race, my third marathon, destroyed my legs. I spent most of the miles questioning why I was running what seemed to be endless hills. It also sparked a thought — “can […]

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: 50 sub 4, 50 sub 4 marathon, Delaware, fitness, goal, marathon, motivation, race, race report, Rehoboth Beach

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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.

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