Brendan Brustad

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Stacey: Did you know that Brendan is planning to break another world record by running three miles for each of the 168 people killed in the April 19, 1995, bombing? He is an inspiration to the Memorial! Hel

Misty Brustad: I love you Husband :) Me and Kiersten will be there as cheerleaders...you can do it! We love you!

Brian: I look forward to running on a treadmill next to you when I come in from Colorado to cheer you on in this amazing task.

Chelle: Brendan -- You are an inspiration to us all. If 1% of the nation had the heart you do .. could you imagine what the world would be like...

Dustin: You sir, are the man! Donate to Brendan, he is the real deal. Thanks so much for what you do.

Roque Urena: Always wish you the best Brenda, I do miss the training runs together! Good luck with this next event. Keep in touch.

Uncle Tim: All the best Bren in your dedication to this worthy cause

Chief and Nan,: Brendan, All the best!

1st Sgt: You are an inspiration to every Airman in the Air Force! I am supporting you all the way even when I am not there to be a cheerleader.

MSgt Middleton: Brendan you are doing a great thing for many people. The B-flight Recruiters and I wish you all the luck. You can do it, keep the faith.

Tim Hanson, AFRS: What character! Way to represent the recruiting service. Best of luck in all the world records!

CMSgt Lamer: Brendan...what you're doing represents everything our Core Values embody, you are a model Airman and I wish you the best!

Lt Col Winton: Inspirational Brendan. Thank you for your service. Exceptional.

Samantha: You do it Brendan! I am so proud of you! with the love and support of your family and all of the folks in OK city you are gonna do it! all the best to you xxoo your step sister

MSgt Middleton : Brendan I hope things are going well for you this morning. I am running a half this weekend and will use you and your accomplishment as motivation and inspiration while running. Keep it up you are d
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A dedicated husband, father, soldier, and athlete, trying to change the world, one mile at a time.
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Running in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in 2007 changed my life forever. At the start, those 168 seconds of silence ignited a fire in my heart to do something extraordinary for those 168 lives. Instantly, 168 miles came to mind. To run 168 miles for those 168 lives. I needed to prepare myself better if I were to take on a run of that measure. As you can see I didn't do too well at my first Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.



Shortly after running the marathon, I deployed to Iraq for five months where I worked in the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron. My job, simple, the preservation of life. It was there that not only did I realize how important the preservation of life was, but the preservation of memories as well.



After my return from Iraq, I knew I had to train hard to make this "run-for-a-reason" possible. With hard training and dedication, I set off on my goal, running from Altus AFB to Oklahoma City, 141.8 miles. 35 mph winds and rain would not stop me. I got to Oklahoma City with just 26.2 miles left in the journey. It was the day after where I joined thousands of runners for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. A little over four hours later, the journey was complete. 168 miles for 168 lives. There was no greater feeling in the world.



I knew I needed to do something again for the 168 lives again, ensuring that their memory lives on. It was then the number 168 jumped out at me again, this time, it was 24x7=168. Not a lot of people realize there are 168 hours in a week. Of course I would find that one out. My next "run-for-a-reason" would be the hardest run ever. 168 hours on a treadmill in honor of the 168 lives. Day after day, hour after hour, sock after sock, I kept pushing foward and set a new world record for most miles ran on a treadmill in a week, or 168 hours with 461.43 miles. As you can see I wore the treadmill down quite a bit.



And here I am again. The 10th annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. The number 10 strikes a bell with me. This April 17th-25th, I will make an attempt at 10 world records, to include the 168 hour run, for those 168 lives. I have made it now a lifelong dedication, to do everything in my power to ensure that those 168 lives are never forgotten. Take part in this run, it will change your life forever