Brian's Posts

The release of the video is humbling, as I am so thnakful to this community for helping me know that I would get back out there and run again. Beyond my awesome family, everyone here had an impact in preparing me for the surgery and post-op. Based on the great response I'm thinking of putting together another HVJ Race Team. For this year I can handle ordering shirts, and having evryone over my house for a pre-race get together, but for a race I have to go with one I already have planned, if anyone is interested. Runner's World Half and Festival, it is a mixed event with a 5K/10k/Half and then even a trail run, kids run and dog run in there on Fri. I'm planning to do all three, the 5K and 10K are on Sat. with the half on Sunday. If enough HVJers out there want to join me, I pull together some new shirts for 2015 and as noted would love to have everyone over my house Friday night before the race. If you are interested, send me a note at my email walsh.briang@gmail.com.

In April 2012 I ran my first Half 2:03 and change. In December of 2012 I had my valve repaired. After a year off and light training I ran the same half again in April 2014, again with a 2:03. This year I did it again and crushed it, 1:48:50. My heart is well repaired and ticking better than ever. Thanks be to God, my wife Shea, and my surgeon Dr. David Adams!

Over 2 years post op and running stronger and better than ever. Hit 9 miles at just over an 8 min/pace this AM (ran 6 monday and 4 yesterdy too). God is good! For those looking ahead, the days leading up to the surgery can be tough, and the path is a little rough, but the road on the other side is paved for you to keep pressing. Keep your eyes on the destination, not the road!