Happy Thanksgiving and Hanukkah to all, and to all a good feast

Turkeys have track challenges, just like us.

Turkeys have track challenges, just like us.

M50 sprinter David Neumann reports he’s making progress in comeback from injuries. But no strain or pull has handicapped his thoughfulness. He sent along a masters track poem for the Thanksgiving season (below). Besides embracing my family and friends, I’m giving thanks today for meet directors who let a wretch like me run in their meets. Most recent was Tuesday’s distance carnival at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, where I ran a mixed-sex mile and was lapped by everyone but one gent. I’ll consider my 8:20 a benchmark I can improve on as I prepare for my M60 debut in June.

Here’s a nice ditty by David Neumann

Thermal long sleeve undershirt. Turtleneck, hooded-sweatshirt, thick sweatpants.

Wool hat.

Fleece gloves.

Running alone, slowly, around the high school track.

Leaning into the howling wind.

Glancing down- my feet evenly strike the red rubber surface.

One lap, two laps, three, then four.

Waiting for the pain that doesn’t arrive.

The sun is strong.

I count all my blessings as I watch my shadow through squinted eyes.

A diagonal route across a field in the bitter cold takes me back to my car.

The engine starts and I sit thinking.

Even if this is my last day on earth, I have a lot to be thankful for.

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November 28, 2013

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  1. Tommy Aunan - November 28, 2013

    Happy Thanksgiving Ken and to all master tracksters. Have a blessed feast!

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