This is so good. I lost my 23 year old son 4 months ago. I finished my first 100 miler on June 2nd, in his behalf. I relate to everything said here, the healing power of running, and prayer, the 2 things that helped me get through devastatingly painful loss.
I lost my wife 6/3 2013 and did most the same as you. I have 3 children and 2 step children. It's hard to stay in the game and sometimes you think you've past some sort of finish line and then....No, you haven't. But it's helps us grow and we'd not trade the time we had with them anyway. I'm still running and preparing for my second 100miles after a knee injury. All the best brother (y)
Thank you for sharing! I can certainly identify with the healing power of ultrarunning! All my years of ultrarunning saved my life and helped me to survive a life threatening surgical error. And ultrarunning helped to heal me. Keep running!
This is moving and a powerful speech. I think it speaks to every human being, even those who have not suffered such a critical and untimely loss. No hype here, no drama. Just the human struggle, and a goodness and sense of meaning that comes through. My heart is with you, Brian, and I hope you are still running and growing. You are an amazing example for your sons.
Running ultra marathons in itself is inspiring. But applying the lessons learnt from running to over coming they tragedy and grief that you went trhough is even more inspiring. Thank you for sharing and hope you continue to draw strength from your kids.
Very inspiring journey, Bryan! I've validated how I struggle to stay afloat in the same way that your experience keeps you moving forward. Thank you for the insights!
Yo very inspiring. As I am currently running like crazy (to go passed the marathon distance next year during some race) and dealing with my mum and her dementia causing her to die soon at a far to young age. Thanks for this talk, some very useful information.
