***** We were all young once,with stars in our eyes,our futures glistening,full of hope and surprise. How cruel, then, the moment,how random the design,to steal away his… Read more “TO A CHAMPION TAKEN TOO SOON “
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LESSONS
We had the first big indoor meet of the year last night at BU, the John Thomas Terrier Classic. Named for the great Olympic high jumper. Lots… Read more “LESSONS”
MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING
My Country of Running appears on no map, nor holds to any written constitution. Yet her citizens are many and there is room enough aplenty for any… Read more “MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING”
WHAT is it about running THAT people WHO don’t run don’t get?
According to the latest data, foot racing made a big comeback in 2023, and the trend seems to herald a robust 2024, as well. This, after several… Read more “WHAT is it about running THAT people WHO don’t run don’t get?”
MARATHON DAY VERSE
Bleeding Nipples, cramping quads, blackened toenails, what are the odds? That such debasements of the body would be displayed as if honors, badges of courage, by other… Read more “MARATHON DAY VERSE”
IN SIR ISAAC’S HOLD
It forms, in its silent dominion, the boundaries of our physical expression, making manifest the shape of our limbs and that of our limitations. It takes its… Read more “IN SIR ISAAC’S HOLD”
FATHER’S DAY VERSE 2021
Lie down to rest, dear soldier,Be at ease, for the battle’s been won.Take pride in your service, well given,Take measure of the peace that’s begun. The days… Read more “FATHER’S DAY VERSE 2021”
MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING
My Country of Running exists on no map, Nor holds to any written constitution. Yet her citizens are many, And there is room enough aplenty, For… Read more “MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING”
HAPPY FATHERS DAY 2020
Today is Father’s Day 2020. For those whose father is still with them, it is a time to be thankful. For those whose dads have passed, it… Read more “HAPPY FATHERS DAY 2020”
MORNING RUNS O’ER FIELDS OF GREEN
On morning runs o’er fields of green, Where the hills rolled high and low, When the sun’s slant glazed with honeyed light, and the dew was all… Read more “MORNING RUNS O’ER FIELDS OF GREEN”
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