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Location:

MURRAY,UT,US

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Stay in the game, keep in the moment - have conquered a few of the holy grails of running - sub 3hr marathon, ran Boston and qualified for Boston at Boston, 10K PR under 6 min miles, won a couple of 5Ks in my early days of running, running for 30 years and ran 39 marathons.  The transistion to the back of the pack has not been easy, but, acceptance, stay in the game, root for others, enjoy the rest of the journey.  Another off the bucket list second =  Provo Half IM -  have done 6 open water Tris and 6 pool Tris.  Gave the STG IM a good Tri, hope to take another shot at the IM.

Short-Term Running Goals:

 2013 Race Plan - STG Half IronMan, Lake Mead Rage Olympic distance, STG spring relay tri, STG half marathon, STG marathon, Cozumel IM, Utah Summer Games Triathlon at Gunlock, Murray 5k with family and Utah Half Distance Triathlon, 187 mile red rock relay,  STG marathon,

*note of clarification - cross training miles from biking and swimming calculated as follows: (as someone may wonder) 20 mile an hour bike = 5 cross training miles (those not familar with a 20 mph pace, good bike effort for long distance,  swimming, convert 1 hour swimming to 5 cross training miles.  For those that do not swim much, great cardio workout.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy the Swim, Bike Run thru Life - Hope to Run a Few Races Support Sylvie - Be a good coach   - Support Jenna, Jeremy, Taylor and Bonnie - my kids are now into running, who would of thunk it.  long term goals, recover from the ankle sprain, accept was it, have fun racing, mountain biking, faster swimming.

 

B of BS Rools Recent Reading List - In order of recommended reads.

Once a Runner (John L. Parker, Jr.)  Best fictional running book ever, a must read

Again to Carthage (John L. Parker, Jr.)  The Sequel to Once a Runner, not often a sequel compares, this one does 

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running ( Haruki Murakami)  things we have may all thought, but may never blog

Roughing It - Mark Twain 

 

Personal:

BSRools, the B stands for Brent and the S for Sylvie.  The Rools come from my personal running rools over the years: Never complain once the run starts, allways pick up the pace into the wind and always pick up the pace on a hill. If someone whines, pick up the pace.  Once a goal is set, no whining, regardless of setbacks.  We were running when running was not Kool.   Kool comes from a race story, ran my first race, 5K wearing a "beanie that had "Kool Aid Kid"

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Liberty Park, without the bell, awoke to the alarming sounds of Sammy shaking and Jazzman meowing.  What the heck, 4:30 in the morning?  Decided to get up and get going.  After attending to my the masters, the dog and cat, headed out the door to da park, without da bears.  Not knowing how far Bonnie wanted to run, decided just to start running. 

Burst of energy and enthusiasm – about 3/4ths done on my 3rd loop, here comes Bonnie yelling my name.  It was like were old Army buddies reunited.  Although we had only met once before, we talked and ran, talked and ran the time away the next 5 miles.  My pace was quicker, my spirits lifted as we talked and talked.    

Happy Runner:  Longest run in 3 months

Stay Kool, 82 degrees at 5 a.m., B of BS Rools out

 

 

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Comments
From Tom on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 10:56:23

Brent - sounds like a great run. So glad to see the happy runner bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Hope this trend continues all through the summer and fall and you get to top it all off with a super SGM in October.

From josse on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 12:12:15

NINE MILES that is so awsome. I am so glad you are feeling better. Are you still planning on SG this year? Runners high is the best:)

From Kerry on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 12:54:39

Glad to hear you're back on the road. Great job today. It always helps to have someone to help push you along.

From Brent on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 20:04:08

Tom, Josse, Kerry, thanks for the support.

Josse, I will know more in a few weeks about St.George. Running three days a week on grass or dirt, I hope to get up to a couple of 20 milers before St.George. It would be tough to miss a year after 13 straigt years.

Yes, runners high is the best.

Stay Kool, with the roots, B of BS Rools out

From josse on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 20:08:07

I hope so!! Praying for the best.

From Christi on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 21:05:28

Yay! 9 miles, that's wonderful!

From Christi on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 22:07:35

I'm not sure if I'll still be in SLC Fri. am or if I'm going home Thurs. I'm trying to figure it out. How do I reg. for Western Stampede if I decide to do it? It would be great to meet you & Sylvie finally if I'm still in town!

From Jody on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 22:39:13

WOW!! That is so great! Glad you had a great day at the park and are back to kicking my butt!

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 23:52:24

Brent, glad to hear the enthusiasm! Nine miles, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!! You inspire alot of people on the blog. Take care and keep it rollin!

From Lybi on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 00:27:43

Good job Brent! Nine miles already, wow!

From Christi on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 22:21:18

Brent thanks for the 5k info. I decided I'm going back to SG tomorrow and no racing for me this weekend. I gotta baby the foot a bit longer. Have a GREAT time with the FRB! We'll have to meet at another race!

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