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Track Brent’s progress, reflections, and race-day takeaways from his 10K experiences, filled with motivation, strategy, and personal growth.

  • Freedom In Motion

    Freedom In Motion

    “How many years can some people exist before they’re allowed to be free?”
    Dylan

    🏁⏱️ 55:08 | 10K | New PR

    12 minutes faster than December.

    I didn’t just run.
    I broke loose.
    From the weight I used to carry.
    From the me that thought this wasn’t possible.

    With every step, I remembered:
    I’m allowed to fly.
    The cage was never locked.

    Freedom in motion.
    Not just a mantra—
    a reckoning.

    I’m not finding myself.
    I’m freeing myself.

    I’m free to move
    without asking for permission.
    I’m free to chase what lights me up
    instead of what weighs me down.
    I’m free to live within my own cadence,
    not someone else’s expectation.
    I’m free to take up space.
    Fully. Unapologetically.
    I’m free to run toward myself,
    not away from doubt.
    I’m free to speak my truth.
    Stand in my fire. Never shrinking back.
    I’m free to become more me
    with every step forward.
    I’m free to define my own finish line
    and to crush it on my own terms.

    “How many roads must a man walk down?”
    “How many years must a mountain exist?”
    “How many deaths will it take till he knows?”
    The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. 💨

    Existence can be fleeting.
    But it doesn’t have to be.

    Nothing changes if nothing changes.
    Change is the key to unlock destiny.

    A fork in the road.
    Rain on the mountain.
    Sudden and unexpected loss.

    Some bring bliss.
    Some bring heartache.
    All bring change.

    And it’s up to the traveler to decide the road.
    It’s up to the climber to choose the path.
    It’s up to the survivor to keep moving forward.

    It’s up to the soul to rise on the zephyr,
    embracing what was always within reach.

    This is my wind.
    And with it, I fly. 🪽


  • Taking The First Step

    Taking The First Step

    As we settle back in from a long, relaxing weekend away, I find myself reflecting on the moments we shared, and Nathan Scott’s words from One Tree Hill echo in my mind:

    “It’s the oldest story in the world. One day you’re 17 and planning for someday. And then, quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And that someday is yesterday. And this is your life.”

    This year has been a testament to resilience and adaptation. The trip to Wilmington was more than just a getaway—it was a chance to step outside my comfort zone, rediscover passions, and embrace a fresh perspective.

    On the way down, I decided to sign up for the Wilmington Historic 10K. Kellie had already planned to run, and I was content to cheer her on from the sidelines. But something stirred inside me—an urge to take on the challenge myself.

    And I’m so glad I did. Yes, it was tough, but it was also exhilarating. It wasn’t just about running; it was about doing something I’d never done before. Setting a goal, not just meeting it, but surpassing it. I need more of that—more resilience, more moments of saying “yes,” even when it’s hard. More of “why not?” instead of “maybe later.” Taking action, stepping into the unknown, and discovering what’s waiting on the other side. This time, it was a medal.

    10K race finishers, Kellie & Brent in Wilmington, NC. Brent is biting his medal while Kellie stands alongside.
    Medal never tasted so good…

    Every moment, from crossing the 10K finish line to exploring the riverfront, was a reminder to stop waiting for “someday” and start living fully today. Wilmington was a beautiful reminder: life is happening now, and the best moments are the ones created by simply taking that first step.


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