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Making 2021 the year of the coaching cliché

January 11, 2021 by Brent

2021

The sun rises over Lake Mead during my first trail run of 2021, a year full of promise. One day at a time — my 2021 motto The words grate across my eardrums. “We just have to take it one day at a time.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times. In my previous life […]

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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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