Monthly Archives: December 2009

• Quote for today 12/31

  Posted on December 31, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  I saw this quote yesterday and thought it was good. “When you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.”  Deena Kastor, U.S. Olympic Marathoner

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• Track my progress

  Posted on December 30, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  If you want to keep up with my progress during the half and full marathons you can click on the link below (find your runner) and follow me during the race.  My number for the half marathon is 32030 and for the full marathon my number is 3258. find your runner

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• A pace concern

  Posted on December 30, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  The greatest concern that I have for the Goofy is my pace.  I would say two fold.  First, since I have not run the Goofy before I have not quite decided on the pace I want to run for both races.  Secondly, once I do decide on my pace having the discipline to stick to it.  [...]

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• Krispy Kreme Challenge

  Posted on December 29, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  I wonder if there is a good training program for this race [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1RnyKuoR7M]

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• Quote for today 12/28

  Posted on December 28, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”  This is the definition of success, according to legendary UCLA Basketball coach John Wooden.

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• 8 runs to go

  Posted on December 27, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  Less than 2 weeks for the Goofy.  To make it seem closer just 8 runs remaining left on my training program between now and the races.  Really will make sure to dial in on my nutrition and hydration for the next two weeks and make sure I feel good for the race.  Hydration does not [...]

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• Family

  Posted on December 26, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  As many of us are with family this weekend, a couple of quotes for you.  Enjoy your time with family! Family is just accident…. They don’t mean to get on your nerves.  They don’t even mean to be your family, they just are.  ~Marsha Norman The only rock I know that stays steady, the only [...]

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• Thought for today 12/25

  Posted on December 25, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you”  Lewis B. Smedes Merry Christmas!

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• Goofy Challenge and Team Allears update for 12/24

  Posted on December 24, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  We are two weeks away from the Goofy Challenge at the Disney World half and full marathon weekend.  I wanted to give you a quick update on training and progress.  I am as ready as you can be for the Goofy Challenge and I wanted to thank you for your support to help our team in the fight against [...]

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• Thought for today 12/23

  Posted on December 23, 2009 by tbrush3 in Uncategorized

  I saw a great film this week.  It was Invictus with Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.  Invictus is a poem from English Poet William Ernest Henley.  This poem is referenced by Morgan Freeman (playing Nelson Mandela) as what helped him survive for 27 years in prison and come out ready to forgive and move on.  [...]

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