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Embrace your unique running gait

June 30, 2016 by Brent

I squinted, the rising sun limiting my vision. While I couldn’t see clearly, I could tell another runner was headed straight for me and a coworker accompanying me on a run through south highlands earlier this week. Even with the visual handicap, I knew exactly who the runner was from several hundred meters away. Her […]

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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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