My wife Diane, my son Christopher and I would like to announce the birth of our son (and possible future trail ultra-runner):
Ethan Alexander Wilson
November 14, 2007
1642 hours
7 lbs 9.2 oz
19.75"
Diane was in labor for only (easy for me to say) about 6 hours. The healthcare team did not accurately assess the urgency upon our arrival. This is probably related to my wife's stoacism and the resident's inexperience. They said thing like "Oh, let's wait an hour and then we'll see if we are going to admit you." She was 3.5 to 4cm on arrival. At the "1hour assessment" she was 8+cm and in obvious transition (where it really hurts). My wife had planned on epidural anesthesia, but we did not have time. The team really got cracking and we delivered within 30 minutes. Although, not part of the original plan my wife is now a member of the esteemed "El Naturale Club." Afterall, we wouldn't want it to be easy. We are all happy and healthy and I am planning to use the sleep deprivation as training for Loop #4 in January. Thanks to my a
wsome and understanding wife I wi
ll be allowed out of the house to continue my training. 
Congratulations!!! Christine and I are VERY happy for you guys. Can't wait to see you in JAN for a run
Alex and Christine
Posted by: Alex And Christine Papadopoulos | November 20, 2007 at 09:26 AM
Congrats, Brian and Diane! Your family looks like they are doing great! Will Ethan be ready for the night shift pacing duties at HURT this year, or will he have to wait till 2009?
aloha, matt
Posted by: Matt | November 19, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Congrats on the new little one, and I need to know what you told your wife to get out for a run. I'm still negotiating after 3 years. Great to see you Sat morn.
Paul
Posted by: Paul Sibley | November 19, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Brain and Diane- boy, looks like a close call!Hope you are all doing well- caongratulations!
Posted by: PJ and John | November 19, 2007 at 01:02 AM
Brian, congratulations to you and Diane on your healthy baby boy. Since Ethan is obviously fast out of the blocks, it now becomes a question of how many years you can hold him off before he passes you out on the trail. Have fun, all.
Posted by: David Carlsson | November 18, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Congrats Brian and Diane!
What a beautiful baby. Ethan really looks fast...must take after his mother. :o) See you in January.
Aloha,
Bob
Posted by: Bob Murphy | November 18, 2007 at 01:04 PM
Congrats on the baby and thanks for taking me out on my first ultra run. It was a pleasure to run with you guys. I posted about it on my blog. If you want to check it out go to http://postcollegerun.blogspot.com/
See you later.
Justin
Posted by: Justin | November 18, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Brian,
My best to you and your newly expanded family. Good seeing you on the trails on Saturday.
Posted by: Larry | November 18, 2007 at 09:19 AM
Your wife is a Rock Star!!!
Posted by: cheryl | November 17, 2007 at 05:00 PM
Congragulatuions, Hope mommy and baby are well and happy!
Aloha,
Steve
Posted by: steve | November 16, 2007 at 08:51 PM
Aloha Brian,
It looks like you will have a definite edge at this years HURT 100, with all the sleep depravation training that you will be getting. Congratulations on the newest addition to ultrarunning ! Diane is one tough gal !
Posted by: Don Fallis | November 16, 2007 at 05:31 PM