And Now, Some Trail-Running Haiku.
Stop counting the miles. Stop longing for the finish. Just enjoy the ride. Feeling pretty fast til I surprise some pronghorn : humbled, but inspired. Running unknown trails my memory is stirred: I wish I could find the truck. Easy, light, smooth, fast just like Caballo Blanco the first mile or so. I have seen elk run five miles through these same mountains And not break a sweat. Altitude training In triumph, I top the ridge Gasp! Gasp! Gasp! Gasp! Gasp! No past, no future, Just now: each step a journey Every breath a prayer. Living God, thank you for aspens, flowers, good health, for strength that humbles.