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Brookings Marathon: it feels good to race again

May 17, 2021 by Brent

Brookings Marathon

It’s been a stressful and scary past 14 months. A global pandemic forced normal life to a sudden halt. So, I had a rush of emotions as I stood on the Brookings Marathon starting line Saturday. A year and a few months ago, I wouldn’t have felt anything other than self-induced pressure to run fast. […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: Boston Marathon, Brookings, Brookings Marathon, fitness, marathon, motivation, race, race report, run, running, South Dakota

Saucony Endorphin Speed — I’ve found a new shoe friend

February 8, 2021 by Brent

Saucony Endorphin Speed

When I worked in running stores fitting people, the best indicator for a pair of shoes potential success was always the very first impression. I helped make suggestions (how much support, how much cushioning etc.), but the first few steps were the most important. If you want a deep dive on shoe fitting ideology, and […]

Filed Under: Running shoes Tagged With: Endorphin Speed, fitness, marathon, run, running shoes, Saucony, Saucony Endorphin Speed, shoe review

Taking time to appreciate scenery while trail running

February 1, 2021 by Brent

trail running

It’s amazing what even a short session of trail running can do to clear your mind. Friday night was rough. My daughter woke up screaming in the middle of the night, and I didn’t get solid rest. So instead of waking up super early and checking off my planned long run, I stayed in bed […]

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: fitness, marathon, motivation, opt outside, Red Rock Canyon, run, runner, running, trail, trail running, Utah, Zion, Zion National Park

Do something new, then take in the view

January 18, 2021 by Brent

Black Mountain

Views of the Las Vegas valley from the top of Black Mountain in Henderson, Nevada. Trying to do something new consistently in 2021 For 15 minutes we crawled up the side of Black Mountain Sunday in Henderson, Nevada. The distance travelled? About a quarter mile. Normally I would hate moving so slowly. That’s why I’ve […]

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: Black Mountain, climb, fitness, Las Vegas, marathon, mountain, mountain climbing, Nevada, new year, opt outside, run, trail, trail run, training

Looking back at 2020, a year of growth amid uncertainty

January 4, 2021 by Brent

2020

I snapped this picture at the start of summer. Red Rock Canyon’s scenic drive, along with my favorite trailheads, were closed down. It is a fitting 2020 image. Looking back at 2020 I scraped a layer of skin off the top of my right hand a few days before Christmas. It wasn’t a big deal, […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: 2020, 2020 review, 2021, life, marathon, motivation, new year, New Years, seize the day, training, year in review

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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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