12 Nov  Richmond Marathon on My Birthday (26.2 miles):-- Done....5th Marathon in the books. 4 hours 47minutes....on my 47 birthday!  Full race report here!

15 Oct  Jamestown to Yorktown Training Run (20 miles):-- Running pal Joshua W. had a great idea, let's run from Jamestown settlement to the Yorktown battlefields.  And it sure sounded like a good run at the time, a training run from one point in our nations history, the first settlement, to another, the end of the revolutionary war in Yorktown.  This route sounded like a great way to get ready for a fall marathon, then we visited "map my run" web-site and mapped out our course which can be seen here: River 2 River Run .  After reviewing our route, this defiantly was going to be a challenging run....20+ miles with hills and hills and some more hills!  Over the next few months we talked up this run but only 4 people were interested in running this.  Joshua W, Jon H, Susan C and myself all lined up early Saturday morning and off we went.  Supporting us on this run was Steve "the cops can't catch me" K. and my wonderful Hot Wife, Michele.  Along the way Jon's wife Cara and kids joined the roaring crowds to be soon followed by Joshua W's wife Devin and kids to cheer on there Iron men.  Pictures can be seen here At the start, Wonderful winding roads, and Mile 19 of 20.  Will we do it again......How's February sound?

11 June  XTERRA Richmond Half Marathon Trail Run (13.1 Miles):-- XTERRA trail runs are renowned for there urban trail system.  The Richmond XTERRA run offered an opportunity to experience “legendary” root slipping, mud hopping, tree ducking, river crossing, hill climbing, dirt on your shirt (and shoes) and sweat in your eye trail runs.  The Richmond run was advertised as the most challenging trails, in the series, and this side of Grandma’s house!  And just like Grandma, they did not let us down, at one point I thought I was running thru Jurassic park, only thing missing was the rampaging T-Rex about to eat me.  The race course offered some of the most unique terrain I've ever run over with both man-made and natural obstacles from the  Manchester staircase climb (known as the “Mayan Ruins”) to rock hopping over the James River, followed by a climb up a ships ladder.  This run was never boring, you never knew what was right around the next corner or over the next hill.  This half marathon was tough from the opening cannon shot which started the run, and scared a few years off my life.  2hr 28m 09s later.....the run (battle) was over.  And for the first few minutes of my recovery, I wasn’t sure who won?  But the experience will be in my mind for years to come.  Will I run this again......deep pause, pondering my place in the universe…..XTERRA Richmond 2012....count me in!  Bid  Pictures me in the trails, 21kshoes, here and here. 

28 May  Chick-Fil-A 5k (3.1 miles):-- On this Saturday morning, Michele and I, with a few  friends ran with the Mooooo...AKA….The Chick-Fil-A 5k at the Mariners Museum.  Michele and I signed up to run this event, because we knew that the Cows of Chick-Fil-A know how to party and there was going to be free food!  Michele set off to power walk and I had a goal of running the 3.1 miles under 24 minutes.  This would be the first race I've run in a long while where speed was a consideration.  To say the Chick-Fil-A cows know how to party, would be an understatement of utter missed marksmanship....a great family event.  To kick of the days races the Cows hosted a terrific mile run for the kids.  I wish I could have as much fun and show as much determination as those little ones...they were great  Michele rocked her goal and finished in a strong 43m 29s.....I finished in 24m 09s and although daunted and bumped that I did not meet my goal, the spicy chicken sandwich made up for it!  Not sub 24min like I wanted but I finished #122 of 1122 and #5 out of 45 in my age group.   Next year I might try and run it in a cow suit.   Finishing videos Michele/Brian.  Bid/Shirt

22 May  Run for the Dream Half (13.1 miles):-- I ran in the inaugural "Run For The Dream Half Marathon" in Williamsburg, Va. Not only was it the first running of this event, but I also ran this with two friends, Josh H, and Susan C.  but this run was not so much about my performance, but about supporting a friend from Church.  One Sunday when I was talking with a fellow runner this women came up to me and began talking about running.  One thing led to another and she told me her story about over coming breast cancer and RA and running.  She mentioned she would like to run a half but had no one to train with.  Well, I said "I'll run....with ya."  So the last few weeks we have been running long runs getting her ready.  Then a set back, a week before the half, she came down with Achilles tendonitis.....  After seeing a doctor, she was given a clean but painful bill of health.  She could run the race but would be a fair amount of discomfort.  Sunday morning, we set off on a painful 13.1 miles....and 2h 23mins later we made her goal of finishing the race only walking the water stops.  She did good....and I felt a great sense of pride helping someone else reach there goals.  Bid/Medal

2010 Running Goals/Events:

30 Oct  Blue Moon Wicked 10K (6.2 miles):-- I ran this 10k dressed in full Cleveland Browns Uniform, I had two goals....#1 to not allow any stoolers fans to pass me up and to not drop the football I was carrying.  Well I conqueared both goals....not stoolers dressed fans passed me and the football stayed tucked in my arms the entire run.  I finished in 1hr 00m 32sec (see me here) and got 24 Go browns along the way!  My wonderful Michele ran dressed in a hospital gown with her butt hanging out!  Great "fun run" with all kinds of costumes, a must run event!     Bid/Medal

3 July The Yorktown Independence Day 8K:-- Ran this event to pace Josh W. to his first 8k finish...and we met all his goals!  Got a big kick out of seeing another runner reach his goals...great great run!     Bid/Medal

15 - 16 Apr 24-Hour Ultra Marathon:-- 2nd time running this event, and you have not lived "a runners life" until you've run an Ultra....this will not be my last!  Completed 50 miles in 12.5 hours....oh my feet!   Race report posted here.    50 mile plaque

21 March  Shamrock Marathon (26.2 miles):-- My 4th Marathon and my slowest.....4hrs 53mins     Bid/Medal

2009 Running Goals/Events:

26 Nov Erie Runners Club, Erie Pa Turkey Trot 10K (6.2 miles):-- Ran this race with 4 hours of sleep after driving up from VA Beach to spend Thanksgiving with my family.  It was a great run in my old home town, I finished in 51m 54sec then eat a ton of turkey and cherry pie!     Bid/Medal

15 - 16 Apr 24-Hour Ultra Marathon:-- My First Ultra event......52.5 miles in 14 hours and a Ghost (encounter) story.....race report posted here.     50 Mile plaque

21 March US National Marathon (26.2 miles):--  My 3rd marathon, 4hrs 43mins running 26.2 miles around our nations capital!     Bid/Medal

14 Feb Myrtle Beach Half Marathon (13.1 miles):-- Great Valentines weekend with Michele and friends Kendra and Jeff, finished in 1h 56mins 07sec.     Bid/Medal

Dec 08 - Jan 09  Tide Water Striders Distance Series (3 races 20k, 25k and 30K):    

2008 Running Goals/Events:  After my deployment, and decision to retire from the Air Force, my running took another period on the back burner...then early Sept 2008 I laced my shoes back up and returned to logging miles.

2007 Running Goals/Events:

Oct - Jan 08:-- During this deployed time I was able to keep up my running while working the night shift. The 10+ hours days and the intense heat shifted my running into the wee hours of the morning, most runs beginning at 2400 and after work.  I logged nearly 500 miles running the 5 mile loop around base and entering the fun runs hosted by the fitness staff including a half marathon which I ran on 3 hours of sleep after a 10 hour shift....I finished but it almost killed me.  LOL.....

Oct  USAF Al-Udied Half Marathon (13.1 Miles):-- Since I could not run the Marine Corp Marathon, while deployed I ran the Al-Udied Half Marathon.....did I mention I ran it with 3 hours sleep?  See the pics here, here and here

Marine Corp Marathon:-- I signed up and after running all summer...getting in solid marathon shape with 3 long runs over 20 miles...the Air Force wanted me to deploy and meeting my nations call, off I went to Al Udied Air base Qatar.    

28 July  Red River 10k (6.2 miles):-- Cold Spring, Minnesota ran this race in 48m 25sec......Michele ran the 5k.     Bid/Medal

14 Apr Dismal Swamp Half Marathon (13.1 miles):-- Most Sport Super Stars will tell you....some days you just know it is going to be your day.  My plan for this race was to try and finish someplace near the Shamrock time of 1h 51m but I never figured I would have enough in me to approach my PB.  By mile 2....that thought was gone.     Bid/Medal 

17 Mar  Shamrock Half Marathon (13.1 miles):-- Before my break from Marathon running I had planned to run the Shamrock Marathon in the spring of 06...but that plan never materialized.  My first goal upon getting back to marathon distance running was to run the Shamrock Half.  I figured with 6 months to train I could get back my lungs and legs in time for the Saint Paddy's event.  Well, I will tell you....my plan came together alot easier then I ever imagined.  By Dec I had already exceeded the Half Marathon distance and by Jan I had crossed the 15 mile mark.  The St Paddy's run would be easy, not that running 13.1 miles is ever easy.   The run kicked off at 0700 on a cold brisk day...it was very exciting to be toeing the starting line once again.  I never realized how much I missed it.  Standing in the middle of 4,000 people, all ready to battle the next 13.1 miles...I was a bit nervous.  In 1h 51m 51s (chip time) I closed the first chapter on my return to running when I crossed the finish line on Virginia Beach Boardwalk.  Although not a PB I was very happy to get this first run behind me....and Did I mentioned I signed up for the MARINE CORP MARATHON in Oct.  Here is a picture of me as I close out the race...notice the air time (both feet off the ground) Click Here     Bid/Medal

2006 Running Goals/Events:  None...I got lazy!

2005 Running Goals/Events:

12 Nov  Richmond Marathon (26.2 miles):-- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME  2nd Marathon.....How many times in your life are you able to run a marathon on your birthday?  When I came across the add for this marathon in a copy of Runner's World and noticed the date and relative location...I just knew I had to run this race.  Add in the fact that Richmond was named the Friendliest Marathon by the Runner's World staff...made it an easy choice for my second Marathon and new PB 4h 10m 39m (chip time).  For all the high lights click here.      Bid/Medal 

30 May  Brandon Forest 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles):-- Next to the Marathon, I would have to say the "Half Mary" is my favorite event.  The Half is long enough for most people to think your crazy for running it but not so long (like the marathon) to really take a toll on your body.  The Brandon Half was close to home, run in a near by forest and was my first "trail" Half.  My goal was to finish under 1h 50m...no mater by how much.  This event was a challenge...with 3 loops around a clover leaf course featuring good hills and soft trails which took a lot of juice out of my legs. I was surprised and shocked that at mile four I was thinking of dropping out.  DNF...no way, I could not have lived with myself...so I pressed on, fought my way past mid point and came home strong.  1h 49m 53s...I made my goal with a run that started off badly.  I guess we all have bad days, at home, at work and at the races...but you can overcome.     Bid/Medal

25 May  AF 1.5 mile fitness test (1.5 miles):-- All the other running events are for fun, this one counts towards my job.  And little over a year ago I was hoping to break 12 minutes in the mile and half, but today I was looking to go under 10 minutes and max out my sit ups and push ups.  The run was easy, I ran near my target pace and set a new PB but failed to break 10 minutes, I was a bit bummed at that.  But the Sit ups and Push ups...I MAX'd out.  50 sit ups and 50 push ups...97.25 out of a possible score of 100.  Not bad for a 40 year old.     Bid/Medal

18 May  Great Yarmouth, UK 5 Miler:-- Part of my marathon training plan had me running a 5 mile Time-Trial (TT) to build and gauge my speed and fitness. My first 5 mile TT run I turned in 38m 27 (Jan) and had worked my time down to 37m 08s (Mar)  This little run after my marathon gave me the perfect opportunity to see if I still had any speed left in me or if maybe I had improved.  Run on a Wednesday night, my pal Garth P. and I headed out after work, 2 hours later we were on the line at Great Yarmouth, facing a cool and windy conditions.  After coming off the line a bit fast, 5m 47m pace the first quarter mile I settled into a nice pace crossing the line at 37m 23s.     Bid/Medal

24 Apr  Shakespeare Marathon (26.2 miles):-- MY FIRST MARATHON.....You'll never forget your first kiss, car, love (then divorce) and you'll never forget your first marathon.  6 months ago I had the wild idea of again trying to push my body to the point that I could run 26.2 miles. And now after nearly 900 miles, five races, three 20 mile runs and tons of lonely runs in the wee hours of the morning, in the cold damp fog of the UK, I was standing on the starting line of my first marathon...(click here).  Another highlight of my first marathon was that the base paper picked up on my story and published a one page feature on my training and run.     Bid/Medal  

13 Mar  Flora Adidas  London 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles):-- When I decided to run a marathon my first choice was to try and get into the London Marathon.  But that race is the envy of all UK runners and I was not able to ... for a place, when I saw the little sister to that event, the 1/2 marathon, two clicks of the mouse and I was in.  Silverstone offered a flat fast course, for a full race report...(click here).     Bid/Medal 

27 Feb  Bury 20 Miler:-- For runner looking forward to competing in a marathon the 20 mile long run is a training standard and a landmark run on your way to gaining the confidence need to tackle 26.2 miles.  I signed up for this run nearly a month prior, and although I exceed new weekly distances, previous long run distances I always knew the 20 miler was up and coming... for a full race report...(click here).     Bid/Medal

20 Feb  Wellingborough Multi-Terrain 15k (9.3 miles):-- At first I balked at running a cross country type event.  But after thinking about it and comparing the run to the challenges on the popular Survivor TV show, I figured I would jump on the trail bandwagon and give it a go.  After a  little research and recommendations I found this multi-terrain run series hosted by a club just a hour and a half away from our home.  The run consisted of running three loops around a park covering varying surfaces and hills with one good size muddy (if it was wet) hill climb.  My goal: To finish in 75 minutes or less and not be taken prisoner by the hills, and although I finish with mud up to my ankles the clock ticked 73:01 as I crossed the line... for a full race report...(click here).  Pictures: MTS 15K     Bid/Medal

06 Feb  Watford Half Marathon (13.1 miles):-- I went into this race wanting to run something a little longer then 10k.  It also seamed like a challenge I had to get past on my way to the 26.2 mile goal.  Surfing the events listed on Runners World UK this event was close enough to home and with a crowd of 2,000 expected seamed like a good opportunity.  The course was advertised as undulating and conversations with Garth convinced me this was going to be a challenge...one I hoped I was up for.  My goal: To finish under 2 hours, for a full race report...click here but I caution you, it is not for the weak. Pictures: Watford and the Finish     Bid/Medal

22 Jan  RAF Mildenhall 5k (3.1 miles):-- Normally the base holds a 5k "Fun Run" every month, but this run took on a little more added importance.  One of the young Lts in my office beat me bad last year in a race I challenged him in and since I have not heard the end of it.  With a little bit of ribbing I talked him into a rematch with a lunch due the winner.  After a fast start where I fell behind by 10 yards or so I was able to reel him  in at that half way mark and gain the lead as we headed towards home.  I finished in 22:01 and took home 3rd place...my first medal.  Big news for the day was that our Squadron (352 OSS) finish 1, 2, 3 and 4th.  Pictures:  RAFM 5k     3rd place medal     

2004 Running Goals/Events:

31 Dec  Ely New Years Eve 10K (6.2 miles):-- This was my first race (outside of base 5k Fun Runs) since deciding to run a marathon type distances again.  To say I did not know what to expect out of my legs or this race was an understatement.  A friend of mine (an Ultra runner) and my running mentor had run this race in the past and gave me the low down on the course.  I had trained pretty good, and felt I was in good shape for this race logging 122 miles in Dec and a solid 90 or more in Nov and Oct.  A combination of a poor start and "the hill" got to me, I finished in 49:07 off my goal of a sub 48.  Pictures: Ely 10K     Bid

2000 - 2003 Running Goals/Events:  

Aug 01  White Bear Lake, MN Run Baby Run 10K (6.2 miles):-- After Thule came a nice family vacation in Minnesota and the Run Baby Run 10k.  On a rainy Saturday morning I was able to run my fastest 10k to date 48:21 on a 7:47 per mile pace.

05 May 01 Las Vegas 10K (6.2 miles):-- A mid tour home from Thule and a 10k race in Sin City, went out to fast and had to hold on to finish.  Picture at the finish.