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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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Sad Day, tough day, many tears - our best friend, Sammy, our standard poodle passed away last night.  It was tough when I found her this morning and broke the news to Sylvie.  Happy thoughts about Sammy:

Sweetest "daog" ever

Great running partner for the last seven years, several hundred runs

360s, when she was excited, turned 360s like like crazy

Loved to play with our grand kids

Could give high fives with both paws

Loved to go for walks on the parkway, we took her on a walk yesterday

Great snow running, loved running in the snow, my favorite run this last winter is a 5 mile snow run with her in 6 inches of snow.

Stay Kool,  Day to Remember loved ones who have pass on, B of BS Rools out

 

 

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Comments
From Bonnie on Sun, May 24, 2009 at 19:06:39 from 128.196.228.134

Brent, I am so sorry to hear about Sammy. I remember her picture on Sylvie's blog ... please give Sylvie a big hug from me.

From The Howling Commando on Sun, May 24, 2009 at 19:31:35 from 72.224.24.41

So sorry for your loss, Brent. After losing two of my best friends in the last year I know how it is. Everything happens for a reason though. Hope things are better soon. You and Sylvie are in my prayers!

From josse on Sun, May 24, 2009 at 19:47:34 from 70.193.45.2

Oh I am so sorry to hear about Sammy. I do have an understanding for your pain, I wouldn't have in the past but have built a wonderful relationship with my own dog. I will be heart broken the day I can't go on a run with him. Hugs and kisses to both.

From Mike Warren on Sun, May 24, 2009 at 20:23:55 from 208.117.124.133

Brent, sorry to hear about Sammy. Nothing quite like a good dog. Our dogs love to do the 360's & the long walks as well. What a Great life Sammy had, good to have an owner like you and Sylvie.

From RAD on Sun, May 24, 2009 at 21:33:59 from 67.166.99.8

I'm sure that walk yesterday was a GREAT one. Funny how looking back on little things we appreciate them so much more! Sorry about the loss and I'll send some comfort your way!!

From Brent on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:04:33 from 76.8.201.223

Thanks, blogging buddies - Stay Kool, Bark Loud, B of BS Rools out

From cody on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 23:06:20 from 67.161.250.22

Bummer. Sorry for your loss.

From sarah on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:07:01 from 192.168.1.1

Not a dog person..don't like big teeth..but I am so sorry and sad for you.

From Cal on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 16:53:15 from 66.133.117.3

Sorry to hear about Sammy. Just hang on to the good memories.

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