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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 […]

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Racing the Jackson Hole Marathon

October 2, 2022 by Brent

Jackson Hole Marathon

The Jackson Hole Marathon provides amazing natural beauty along with thin air and a long, punishing uphill climb.

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Enjoying every moment of the 2022 Boston Marathon

May 2, 2022 by Brent

2022 Boston Marathon

I worried for most of the hours leading up to the 2022 Boston Marathon. This year was my fifth in-person Boston, but my it was my first time starting the race without having already run a qualifier for the next year. My brain focused on not having a 2023 BQ. With only one other race […]

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Duke City Marathon, crossing off state No. 41 for a second time

October 25, 2021 by Brent

Duke City Marathon

In 2012 I ran the Duke City Marathon. I finished in 3:55 for my second sub 4 hour finish ever, and that’s when I decided I would try to run a sub 4 all 50 states. Fast forward to 2019, and I applied for membership in the 50 sub 4 club online. My submission came […]

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2021 Boston Marathon — familiar and not so familiar sights and sounds

October 16, 2021 by Brent

2021 Boston Marathon

I could see something was wrong. Runners were parting uphill ahead of me, with a 2021 Boston Marathon volunteer waving her arms to direct traffic. A runner was down in the middle of the road in mile 8. As I ran past on the right, I realized the runner wasn’t conscious or breathing. Her face […]

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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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