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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 […]

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Big Sur Marathon review: beautiful and brutal

May 1, 2017 by Brent

Big Sur Marathon review

Hurricane Point earns its name. Classical piano at the halfway point of a marathon can be incredible inspiring in the right setting. It is possible to make a new friend while still racing hard. And Big Sur International Marathon deserves its bucket-list-race status. I learned all of that this past weekend. After a whirlwind two […]

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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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