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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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New shoes, broke out a new pair of shoes.  Early morning, 4:20 start, beautiful morning with a light cloud cover.  Now, for most of the runners on this blog, 10 minute miles would be like taking a nap while running.   Ran 10 min. miles this morning for the 8 miles, felt like I was flying, ha ha.   The last 2 years have really been a test of will to keep running, stay in shape, look forward, etc.  The mental part of going from a runner, two years ago, who was in the top 10% at marathons, to the bottom 10% has been tough. 

I write the entry, only for one reason, keep myself looking forward, what can I do better the next day.  

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Crunches and Upper body circuit weights.   Have lost 3 pounds so far, biggest loser contest, 7 pounds to go.  The next two days will be tough while on the road. 

 

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Comments
From Burt on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 14:25:24 from 68.76.197.194

Keep up the good work. I think I'm up a pound. Better get serious.

From RAD on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 14:40:08 from 76.27.12.70

Nice work Brent!!! Seriously, you've come back from a lot and you should be happy with the pure mental conquest you've made. I don't think half the runners on this blog would do what you've had to! I know I'd be hard pressed to get through it.

From Cal on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 15:54:37 from 66.133.117.3

Nice running Brent. Way to break in the new shoes with a 10 miler.

Good job on the BL progress too!

From Clay on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 15:57:50 from 67.222.231.10

Your awesome Brent! You inspire me every day, keep up the good work!

From Brent on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 17:59:51 from 168.178.30.75

Burt - think of praire dogs, you won't eat much. Good luck shedding lbs.

Rad - get healthy, thanks for the comment

Cal - thanks- how is your training going and the weight loss? We are running out of time, the clock is ticking for STG.

Clay, thanks, how was you long run saturday?

No computer for couple of days, off the blog, out of town on business.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Cal on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 18:13:49 from 66.133.117.3

Brent, training & losing is going nice and steady. (can't check my official progress 'til Thursday this week, but i'm thinking it will be a step forward) You're right, SGM approaching fast. So much to do, so little time!

Have fun on your business trip. Good luck on getting some workouts in.

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