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.
Posts from ‘March, 2009’
Mar 23
Drought of the Spring Equinox
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 [...]
Mar 15
Rite of Passage
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 [...]
Mar 01
Changes in the Air
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 [...]
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