Posts from ‘March, 2009’

Saturday morning dawned brightly.  It was decided that due to the two brief snowstorms and the questionable conditions of the trails, we would do a track workout. Clare and Cherry came up with a brief outline for the track, and emailed it to everyone prior to the morning run so we would be prepared.
 

It’s the Spring Equinox; the day when the light of day and the dark of night are equal.  The weather forecast is calling for a high of sixty seven degrees, with sun and clouds rolling in late afternoon.  Not a drop of moisture to be seen anywhere.
 
We meet at the Mesa Trailhead because Doudy Draw [...]

I had high hopes of a good run, a run that would beat me down and make me remember who I was.  I wanted clarity and transcendence.  I wanted to return home after a “runner’s high”, buoyed by endorphins and good conversation.  As it turned out, I experienced a vivid awareness of my body and [...]

It’s been one year since I started recording our weekly Saturday Morning running. I’ve written in sickness and in health, through the torrent of the seasons. My personal life has been a backdrop of my running, inspiring me to dig deeper and find clarity and truth on this path called Life.
It’s light out early in [...]