Looking back at all my mistakes
Of running with my toxic friends
There were Ms. Planta Fasclitis in 1989 C.I.M.
Then Mr. Iliotibial Band in 1991 SF Marathon
They were with me most of my races
Whether it was a 5K or
“Where the Hell is Truckee 50K” in 1992
“Pacific Crest Trail 50K” in 1993
They were with me unwanted and uninvited
I thought if I can’t pronounce their name
Then I shouldn’t be having them as my friends
Thinking of the lonely winter night
Of mile and hill repeats, of jumping over the fence
To do speed work on the college track
Should I throw it all out?
Because of a silly pain?
The morning of the race
The 4 hours Pacer
Gave me her magic touch
On my booty and wish my luck
Said she got my back
Once we left town and headed for the country
The peaceful of the land was crowded with
Parents and siblings, lovers and handsome Sheriffs
Lined along the course
Breathing the fresh country air of
Organic manure scent
The coastal mountain was mighty high and visible
On a perfect clear day and
The bands were playing happy tunes
Motivation signs were up everywhere the eyes can see
From “touch here for more legs power”
To “my mom runs faster than you”
Even the cows were up
Licking their salt and wishing us luck
The aid stations were abundance
The volunteers were friendly and
Expert in niceness
On the way back
Same country road, same organic scent
Same group of cows still licking their salt
Moo here mooo there moooo faster
Tired of yelling out Bengay or Icy hot
At all the aid stations
Since no one has seen Ben or Mr. Gay
And yes they all think I think I’m hot!
While a high school band was playing Take Five
From the top of the mountain called
The overpass at mile 24
I don’t see Paris but I do see
The Double Tree Hotel
My BFF was waiting for me at my 25
What took me so long? As the finish line
Is just around the corner!
The bright red lights welcome me
With the time of 3:47
I wanted to thank you to all the fast old ladies
Who slept in and missed
The great run in the valley and
Let me win 2nd in my age group
Here to Modesto Marathon
Thank you for the great registration fee
The priceless BQ’s at Modesto Marathon tech shirt
But the best gift of all
Thanks for helping me discovered myself
And got rid of Mr. BackPain at mile 26.2
In the Valley of Happy Runners
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