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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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Early morning run, running fairly well, got a right calf strain, cramp, wow, had to cut the run short and walk home the last mile.  Feels somewhat better after stretching and a spin class.   Sylvie went with me to spin, getting ready for a duathlon in two weeks.  Kelly, the spin instructor is a biking nut, has done LoDaJay 4 times, just rode the Iron horse in Durango.  I am meeting him at 5 a.m. on friday to spin 1 hour and 15 minutes before the class starts.  Maybe I not not getting enough salt?  I may take electrolytes the next few days.  Still sad, not yet glad.  It is too early to think about another dog, we sure miss Sammy. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Comments
From RAD on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 23:26:45 from 67.166.99.8

I'm sure the house is quiet w/out Sammy around. My sister and I constantly talk about having to 'run out all the demons' - so hopefully you'll be able to run and spin all that sadness out and then find that happy content place again.

Have fun with your extra spin class! Your duathalon will be GREAT.

From Nevels on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 14:46:44 from 131.204.15.93

I'm with RAD; I've had to run my own personal demons out before, and I'm sure you've done so as well (probably many more times than I have), so press on, brother; run, bike, spin, whatever you've got to do in order to stay on an even keel. Always more shadows to chase...

From Nevels on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 14:50:32 from 131.204.15.93

On a side note, in addition to getting a few extra electrolytes (salty food, salt tablets, whichever works for you), it might help with straining/cramping to try running on softer or flatter surfaces.

Just a thought (as I sit here with sore calves, hoping I don't strain or cramp anything during tonight's run...)

From Brent on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 16:20:47 from 168.178.30.75

Devine Miss M and Nevels - thanks - sound soul and sole advice - running out those demons can be tough, maybe lose them in the shadows. It will take some time before we are ready for another dog. Sammny was such a great running buddy, listened to all my stories, never complained (rain, snow or shine), always picked it up on a hill and always had a smile for the other dogs.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out.

From RAD on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 11:30:19 from 67.166.99.8

Reminds me of my Lucy (3 yrs old, just got her 6 mo ago). I can't imagine losing her! Its hard when you lose such a close friend - find a way to cherish Sammy's memory, that usually helps.

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