One foot in front of the other.
Hi Brandon,
I just wanted to let you know that I officially ran my first 10K Saturday
morning and lived to tell about it. As you know, I am a very inexperienced
runner. Looking back five months ago, I would have been thrilled jogging for
five minutes in Central Park. After living in New York City off and on for
the past three years, I knew my “upper west side” lifestyle was a fun and
costly illusion that had to end. I packed up and moved back home to
Tennessee. Luckily, my friend Amy also moved home before she began school
in January. We were both sulking and frustrated to be back in our small
hometown of Maryville, TN. We knew we needed a hobby or an activity to get
us out of our slump, and because of all of your encouragement, Brandon, we
decided to start running. We ran our first 5K in October and I can finally
say I ran a 10K on Valentines Day! The only thing missing was my friend
Amy, who is now back at school in Iowa, but we talk on the phone throughout
the week and remind each other to keep running. While singing with you in
Virginia, I remember hearing about your training for triathlons and
marathons, thinking how amazing it would be to complete a race. I just
wanted you to know that you were the first person who ever looked at me and
said, you can do that. I was shocked. Of course, I was your girl who could
sing a song, drink my weight in Guiness, have the biggest hair in the
room…but RUN? I thought, if this guy thinks I can do it, maybe I can. A
week before my 10K, my own father said there was no way I could run 6.2
miles without stopping. He bet $100 against me. Well, guess who has $100
in her wallet? 
I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help, and
keep up the good work. I wish you and your wife luck at the Shamrock
Marathon, and maybe one day we can run one together.
Josh Cox breaks American 50K record
Brandon’s Marathon Youtube Page
Brandon’s Marathon on Facebook
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Brandon’s Marathon on YouTube!
Sentara New Year’s Day 5K Results
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I would be remiss if I didnt’ mention a comment that I received today from Jay (this may be the Jay I know??):
In the “Where are you from?” poll, you might have missed a bit of the country we call “The South”?
As a TRUE Southerner myself and one who often rails against the War of northern aggression, I am ashamed that I neglected to include this vital part of the U.S.A.. So to Jay and all my Southern brothers and Sisters, I am sorry, check the poll to the left and answer as you need to!
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Some Audio (disclaimer: not my best work!!)
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Richmond Sprint Tiathlon (Link to stats is on the page)
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You may remember our friend Trea from Australia and her trials with forefoot running. Well, I got this email a few days ago:
Hi Brandon it’s Trea from Australia …. sorry for not letting you know that I am a female but your guess was right anyway..
Hey I just have to tell you how I am going with the toe running.
It’s great news I have just this min got off the treadmill and I completed my 1st 10klm run in 6 months pain free. I ran it in 1hour 6min 22sec. Thank you Thank you “your a champion”…
I had planned to run 5klm but when I got to the 5klm mark I felt no pain in my knee so I just kept on going…At the 8klm mark I had a slight twinge in the knee so I put the speed up from 9 to 10 which made my body move more forward and run more on my toes and problem solved. I can’t wait for my next run I have a pair of Nike Air Vomero on order and should be in store before the end of this week. To compare the price they will cost me $220 Australian not cheep but from all report’s they are great. I would love one day to change to the Newton’s so when it’s time to buy my next pair I will give them a go. By that time I should be able to run with no calf pain so I should be able to enjoy the ride…
Thank You once again ….. look’s like my ongoing pain has now been conquered.
Keep podcasting your fan’s need you….
Regards
Trea
Thanks so much for visiting my site! My name is Brandon Wood and I am the social media manager and a customer service rep for Newton Running. This site and podcast follow my adventures on the way to competing in and training for all kinds of endurance events, especially triathlon and running. Click the "About Me" tab for more info!
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