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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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Rehab – 1 mile walk, 30 minutes on spin bike, little resistance.  I was not going to blog for some time, the thoughts of this day, well, just felt like blogging some running memories on this day.

Running Shorts - Honor of the Troops – It’s a Fine Navy Day – Gray and Underway

Having spent 2 years active duty, Vietnam Veteran, and 20 additional years as a CPO in the Naval Reserve, I could share many happy and not so happy memories of the adventure.  The one thing the holds true and everlasting, is the camaraderie built among service members and dedication to duty.    

A Military Runner Wants to Run – Some Not So Usual Places Where My Shoes Have Trodden:

Deck of the USS Somers (Destroyer) – 25 times around to the mile with good degree of difficulty, grey and underway.   

Hanger Deck – USS Kitty Hawk – Now this one is unusual, had a neighborhood friend stationed on this aircraft carrier, we happened to be in port at the same time so we ran together on the ship around fighter jets.  He could not leave as he had duty.

Up and Down Hills with Marines at Camp Williams.  The Marines said no Navy guy could stay with them, they were wrong.

Diego Garcia – Small Island, dirt roads, hot and humid as heck.  Ran with 3 buddies.

Treasure Island – This Island has now been sold to the public.  I ran their several times around the island.  It overlooked San Francisco bay just off the Bay Bridge.   What a great view of telegraph hill. 

Germersheim Germany – Hey Ian - Early days of the Afghanistan War, volunteered for several weeks duty to expedite supplies to the troops.   This is unusual because of the odd looks from the local towns’ people and getting lost on a 5 mile run and turning it into about a 17 mile run.   If you have not been to Germany, several of the small towns look much the same, easy to get lost.  

London – Hey to Maria – Heide, Kennsington and Regent’s Park – spent several weeks in London PSD.   It was always perfect weather for running, less the rain, 50 degrees and cold.

Crete – Running the Cobble stone paths, hundreds of years old.  I ran along trail hillsides, with goats and Olive trees, cobble stone streets and harbor.   Very interesting with the great walls built to guard against attack.   

Hong Kong – Along the Harbor, without Suzy Wong.  This was in 1971. 

PTs – Was never beaten by a member in my unit in 20 years, best time 8:02 for 1.5 miles.  

There are many more special runs I could share.   My closing thought:  runners are runners, does not matter where, if a place can be found, a runner will run.

Stay Kool, Salute to the Troops – CPO B of BS Rools out

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Comments
From Jody on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:01:02

Thank you for sharing your memories and your service to our country.

I always try to run when I visit a new place - it is by far the best way to see a new city.

Hang in there and take care of yourself.

From Maria on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:01:31

What a great entry, Brent! I had no idea you were in the military, let alone 20 years. You need to write a book, you have so many wonderful memories and stories. Happy Memorial Day to you!

From Kim on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:03:56

Maria just said what I was thinking...YOU NEED TO WRITE A BOOK! The title "Running Shorts" would fit perfectly! It would be a great Father's Day gift! You really have some great experiences to share! Thanks for sharing them!

From Tom on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:14:07

Yeah Brent - pre-order me a few copies of that "Running Shorts" book will ya?

Loved hearing about all the places you've run as you've served our country. Thanks.

From josse on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:47:49

Great to see you bloggin. Keep the stories a comin.

From Michael on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:57:27

Glad you came back. Cool running memories - you will get to have many more!

From Brent on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 20:46:46

Blogging Buddies, thanks

Writing a Running Shorts Book? I think we all could write a book. Each run could fill pages if we really took in the day and talked about that mini adventure. Kim, Maria, I am going to put together a running diary of shorts for my kids to read some day, per your suggestion.

I always pay close attention to the blogs that tell a story. Part of the story is the splits, etc. But, the real story is feeling, telling, sharing and being open about that daily experience.

Stay Kool, blogging when spirit says so, B of BS Rools out

By the way, I may not comment, but, like reading your blogs.

From Kerry on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 11:36:32

Those are some great memories...it makes us proud to know you. Your service to our country is greatly appreciated.

From Mike Warren on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 23:12:43

Hey pal, great blog! Very glad to see you up and at em! You were running in Hong Kong, the year I was born, very cool.

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