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Dallas Hottest Half
August 15th, 2010 |
Out of all the other topics on this site, running is what I consider to be my favorite. I've been a runner since middle school when I made the junior varsity cross high school cross country team in 8th grade. Like many kids that age, I ran cross country and track to be in shape for soccer. I did okay in high school, but nothing spectacular. I think I actually have a trophy or two at my parents house for something or another.
It wasn't until I came home on leave from Iraq in 2005 that I bought what I consider to be my first serious pair of running shoes. I went to a
Fleet Feet in South Carolina and asked the guy to hand me the shoes to try on below the bench so that I couldn't see the color, style, or brand of the shoe. I think I tried on five or six pairs of shoes that day. The one that felt best on my foot was the
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6.
On February 28th, 2009, after a shoulder surgery on January 19th, 2009, I began my running streak for the
United States Running Streak Association. I've run at least one mile everyday since then, and I'm not planning to stop anytime soon.
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Brooks has the perfect ride for every stride. Run Happy!!
**Image from Brooks Sports** |
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My favorite running picture in
my Hansons-Brooks Original
Distance Project jersey |
In January of 2010, I became a
certified running coach through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). It's truly one of the best uses of 250 dollars I've ever spent. I believe my RRCA coaching certification strengthened my application for the
Brooks I.D. Program, which I have been a member of for over a year now. The Brooks I.D. Program is my favorite aspect of my running because it allows and encourages me to carry out the Brooks mission: to inspire others to run and be active.
