Guest Haiku-- by the Jo-Man

My bird's like a car.
Both leak while in motion.
Me too-- when I run.

My mind won't be still.
I run straight, it goes crooked.
Must stay on the path.

So, who's in charge here?
My brain, or my sick stomach?
My heart starts laughing.

Late wedding last night.
But I rose, ran six miles...
Unless I'm dreaming.

12 miles

The first six-- perfect.
Then it's Harlem Hill again.
It's always something...

Why's my heart rate high?
Summer, so could be the heat
Or the half-clothed girls.

Stop trying so hard
Keep the arms relaxed, head high.
The haiku will come.

Woke up, spilled my tea,
Recalled that intervals hurt.
Today has begun.

Mind follows body.
They fly into space, high, sigh
Never high enough.

6 miles

5 miles

Pain for the first two.
Then my legs stop their crying
And accept their fate.



5 mile recovery

Up by the river.
Head happy, knees not so much
Why'd they use cement?



6 mile recovery

NYRR Healthy Kidney 10K

So many people
Running with me not against.
So unlike my life.

NYRR Healthy Kidney 10K



Pre race warm up

Dark foreboding sky.
But I turn up the volume.
Thank you Bob and Lou



3 mile recovery

I turn and face north.
Switch the autopilot on.
Legs gladly take charge.

Upstairs, loud music
Plays all night. Sometimes it's hard
to love thy neighbor.

Twas not a good run.
Two miles fast, four slow, I'm...
More tortoise than hare.

I fall out of bed.
Grab my socks, some tea, my shoes--
Eyes must stay open

Race-- NY Junior League Mother's Day 4 Miles

Woke up quite early.
Ran my fastest 4 miles.
I feel young,less bald.

Bridle Path

The trees are my friends.
In them, I run slow, at peace.
Tomorrow I race.



3 mile recovery