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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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Spin class, good instructor, good effort.  Ran a few miles along the trail. The knee starting giving me trouble at 4 miles, walked home. 

Me and Sylvie got a massage yesterday.  I got a big head for a few minutes. The massage therapist, Crystal, noticed a big change in my upper body.  She was the first to notice, I have been working on upper body for about 10 weeks.  She said my muscles were like a 25 to 30 year old.  Anyway, got a good laugh out of the whole thing. I not sure if she was working me for a bigger tip.  She is a very good therapist, best I have found for some time. 

Veterans Day Running Shorts:  These shorts will not be about running, they a just few more enjoyable memories.   

Home Coming - After 9 months in the Viet Nam war zone our Guided Missle Destroyer returned to home port in Long Beach.  If you have ever watched a ship return home, all hands in dress whites manning the rails.  It is quite a site with bands playing, crowds and family awaiting the return of loved ones.   As part of our return home, the unexpected, friends of one of the sailors on board had arranged for women to undress on a bardge as we entered port, what a site for sailors returning home.  It was the talk of the ship, who paid for the prank.

Pearl Harbor Day - A few years ago, part of our reserve unit was in Pearl Harbor.  One member of the unit, his father was manning a machine gun on the air strip during the Japenese attack.  Since he was the son of a Pearl Harbor Veteran, we were allowed to go on the memorial for the service and attend the Admirals dinner.  Part of this search was a speach by the last surviving medal of honor recepient of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Batan Death March - As part of the Pearl Harbor day events we had the honor of meeting a survivor of the march.  This is a real disturbing story of war. 

Pollywog to Shellback - Crossing the equator, going from a slimy Pollywog to a trusty Shellback son of Neptune.  This ordeal was a break for the everyday duties, with ceremony, kissing King Neptunes belley and many other crazy events like crawling thru a tunnel of garbage.  It is a fun Navy tradition. 

Commradery - The memories the stand out the most are the friends made, Gary Murtola from NJ, Robert Chartier form DC, Doug Hix from upper state NY, and the list goes on.  Those were wild and crazy days where we worked hard and played hard. 

The fallen - shall we not forget those service men who gave the ultimate sacrifice, whether you believe in a war or not, the men and women serve with honor.  Few service men will tell the stories of war and the no so good memories that last a life time.

Stay Kool, Salute, SKC Barney, B of BS Rools out

 

 

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Comments
From Clay on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 13:09:44

Well put Brent, and I salute your service for our great country! I must say I love all of are men & women in uniform, they are awesome! 10,000 commando points I think for each one of you and that includes you to Brent;-D

From kungfublonde on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 01:49:56

You should write a book and call it "Running Shorts." I always enjoy catching up on your blogs.

My stepdad is a massage therapist and he always makes fun of me because I like a really light touch. I don't need anything worked out- I have little muscles and I don't carry much tension in them (all the tai chi and yoga keeps me relaxed!) He says it's more like petting a cat than giving a massage. Mike on the other hand likes that crazy shiatzu stuff.

Loved your home coming story. I'll have to keep that in mind for Mike's return home.. :)

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