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Wrapping a disappointing running 2019 with hope for what will come next

December 31, 2019 by Brent

Wrapping a disappointing running 2019

My running year ended almost exactly like it began — with a surge of hope on a picturesque trail. Missed race goals and injury struggles filled the middle, but I couldn’t script a better start or end. My hope, as we all turn ahead to 2020, is that I can learn from my 2019 missteps […]

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: 2019, 2020, Arizona, Boston Marathon, fitness, Hope, marathon, motivation, Nevada, peace, PR, race, run, running, Sedona, trail running, training

Cap City Half Marathon: a tough day at a great race

May 6, 2018 by Brent

Cap City Half Marathon

A week later, I’m just now writing my Cap City Half Marathon race review. A chest cold knocked me down for the past seven days, time which has all been spent either working, sleeping, or coughing. I haven’t run since last Sunday (my eight-month run streak ended), but I wanted to spend some time to […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: Cap City, Cap City Half Marathon, Columbus, fitness, half marathon, motivation, Ohio, PR, race report, run, runner

2018 Mesa-Phoenix Marathon — a good day in the desert

February 26, 2018 by Brent

Mesa-Phoenix Marathon

For three straight years I’ve travelled to Arizona in February for the Mesa-Phoenix Marathon. And for three straight years the race has delivered a shiny new PR. While I’ve never lived in Arizona, I feel like this event is my hometown race. Mesa-Phoenix Marathon is the first race I’ve run more than twice. At this […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: fitness, marathon, Mesa, Mesa-Phoenix Marathon, motivation, Phoenix, PR, race, race report, run, runner, running

Thanksgiving means family, food, football, and sometimes a PR

November 24, 2017 by Brent

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is special. It’s my favorite holiday for many reasons — some of my most precious childhood memories revolve around Thanksgiving. I remember my family gathering at my grandparents’ house in Lake Charles, La., and watching the Macy’s parade while waiting for turkey dinner and Dallas Cowboys football. At halftime of the game, we would […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: Flying Feather, football, PR, race, race recap, race report, race weekend, run, running, Thanksgiving, Turkey Trot

Enjoying the unexpected PR, and donuts

October 30, 2017 by Brent

unexpected PR

I showed up for donuts and ended up with an unexpected PR. Running is crazy like that — you never know when it’s going to be your day. No matter how hard we attempt to set up a PR attempt, there are so many things we can’t control. On Sunday, I participated in the Columbus […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: 5K, Columbus, Donut run, fitness, marathon training, motivation, Ohio, PR, race, run, runner, speed

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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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