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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.

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: fitness, Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole Marathon, marathon, motivation, race, race report, run, runner, running, training, Wyoming

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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Summer running tips — accepting the heatwaves

August 17, 2021 by Brent

summer running tips

I’ve started writing this post multiple times. My initial thought was to complain about the weather and make a sarcastic list of summer running tips. Like No. 1 — just don’t do it. No. 2 — hibernate until fall. But I reached a point of acceptance in a recent boiling hot long run. I was […]

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Utah Valley Marathon — scenic views, big crowds, and hot temperatures

June 8, 2021 by Brent

Utah Valley Marathon

I originally signed up for the Utah Valley Marathon at the end of April, 2020. Many of my races had been cancelled or postponed, and I was worried that I didn’t have a Boston 2021 qualifier. So I decided to run the Utah Valley Marathon in June. It seemed the race would happen at the […]

Filed Under: Race reports Tagged With: Boston Marathon, heat, heat training, marathon, motivation, Provo, race weekend, racing, run, running, training, Utah, Utah Valley Marathon

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

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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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