Let Me Introduce Myself…
(Michele and I)
My
blog is a little over a year old, and two things just hit me. #1 My high school English teacher would flip
out if he knew I enjoyed writing and have posted my works for the rest of the
free world to see. #2 What really struck
me was that I have never formally introduced myself to the running community
that I follow and that follows me. So
without giving out to much personal data which, the Nigeria auto scammers, or
some Amazon women’s tribe, could use to kid nap me, well maybe I could leak
some info to that group from Amazon…here goes.
My name is
Brian and I like to run. I’m married to
a wonderfully supportive wife, who treats me better then I need to be treated,
named Michele. I have two grown kids, a
Fur kid named Hanna (miniature schnauzer) and one Grandson, he is the best
Grandson on the planet, just saying. I work
full time as a Mechanical Training Instructor for
a Fortune 500 company and I’m retired military.
I’ve been running steady for nearly 12 years, before that it was hit and
miss…mostly miss. I love God, my wife,
my family, my job, The Cleveland Browns and Running!
Following
a meet the runner interview format, here is an insiders look at me!
FIRST
RUNNING MEMORY:
I
remember running and winning a shuttle contest back in elementary school,
taking home that little blue ribbon…I was so proud. It must have been between first and forth
grades.
RUNNING
INSPIRATIONS:
I’m
inspired by the great accomplishments of elite athletes and the personal
victories of regular people…if they can do it, I can get out the door too.
FAVORITE
MOVIE:
The
Star Wars and Batman series
LAST
BOOK READ:
“Run”
by Dean Karnazes and I’m presently reading “14 Mins” by Alberto Salazar.
FAVORITE
ICE CREAM:
I
LOVE me some OREO Blizzard, just typing OREO Blizzard makes me happy!
PRE-RACE
FEELINGS:
I
get a bit jumpy.
CURRENT
CAR:
Well…daily
driver is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, but I have 2 other “toy” cars (1970 Dodge
Challenger T/A and a 1971 Austin
(1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 1 of 2400, 22k original miles)
FAVORITE
MEAL:
Pizza,
I could eat it 24/7, much to my wife’s protest.
GREASTEST
SPORTS MOMENT: I am a monster Cleveland
Browns fan, have been since 1971. As my
military retirement drew near, I wrote a letter to the Cleveland Browns asking
if they would fly my retirement flag over the stadium. The team I had supported for nearly 37 years did
me one better. The Browns hosted my wife and I for a Monday Night Football game
vs the N.Y. Giants. We won, and I cried
like a little boy.
(Michele and I and Browns Win!)
FAVORITE
MARATHON (I’ve run):
Richmond
2005, my marathon PR and my first marathon back in the states after our overseas
military assignment.
FAVORITE
ATHLETES:
I
was let down by a “7 time somebody,” so now it would be any member of the U.S.
Track team, but I really enjoy following the U.S.
BEST
VACATION:
My
wife, Son and I went to Rome
(Anthony, Michele and I 2004)
LAST
VACATION:
My
wife and I take a lot of mini trips, three days here, four days there, but our
last real “vacation” would have to be the KLOVE Christian Cruise we went on
last year.
WHAT
I HOPE 2013 HOLDS FOR ME ON THE RUNNING FRONT:
I
really want to take my running to the “next” level. I run a solid sub 4:30 marathon, but would
like to be a sub 4:00 runner. I hope to
get there before the clock tells me it is too late.
Well
that is me in a nutshell; I hope to see you out on the race circuit. On “the race circuit” that sounds so
professional, If you see me on the circuit, at the Olympic trails or
NYC/Chicago…better not tell my wife because I maxed out our credit card. If we do cross paths say Hello, the running
world is a small engaging community and I enjoy meeting and chatting with other
runners.
Run
On!
Brian
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