“That’s a lot of laps,” he said. He was talking about my story about the pond and the things I saw as I ran around four times. He was supporting his brother, trying to encourage him. He’s been trying for so long, and all his brother has to offer as evidence is four laps around […]
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Four Laps
Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 09:23 PM (-06:00)
On the first lap, I looked to my left across the pond. The silhouettes of Oak and Juniper on the other side and the pink glow of late sunset were mirrored in the still water. On the second lap, the pink glow was diminishing, and three ducks were swimming in the middle of the pond, […]
The Dog Event
Tue, 3 May 2011, 11:10 PM (-06:00)
I saw a man yesterday running with his dog. He wasn’t very fast, and his little black dog was stopping at various trees and shrubs to investigate. And I watched as a loose dog came trotting out of nowhere from across the street and started to pick a fight with the man’s little black dog. I […]
Running at Arbor Trails
Tue, 12 Apr 2011, 08:08 PM (-06:00)
1. What Does He Think He’s Doing? We were eating breakfast tacos at Torchy’s, sitting outside in the sun watching people come and go, watching the traffic, watching the joggers running on the Arbor Trails trail. I was really enjoying my bacon, egg & cheese, captivated by the taste, by the protein coursing thru my […]
Fog of Morning
Thu, 30 Dec 2010, 12:24 PM (-06:00)
The sky was cloudy gray. A breeze was blowing out of the south. Fog clung to the ground. He was running around in 400 meter circles. Red jacket and blue shorts. His dog trotting faithfully beside. He was alone. Surrounded by silence. The bell at the elementary school rang as he began. The school was […]
Give Them Time
Fri, 24 Dec 2010, 11:18 AM (-06:00)
1. Two More Laps. “Which lanes do you need?” I gasped to the club track coach as I passed him. He smiled and shook his head. “We’re not starting, yet.” I held out two fingers and panted, “Two more laps.” He nodded. His kids were just arriving and putting on their shoes and stretching on […]
Hours To Go
Sun, 7 Nov 2010, 06:48 PM (-06:00)
Yesterday late afternoon. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. It struck me that this was likely my last chance for a warm, sunning evening run, since the time change was coming, and it’ll be getting darker soon. Jog to the track. Not quite a jog, because there was too much side-to-side movement […]
Carl
Wed, 9 Jun 2010, 08:11 PM (-06:00)
I spotted him from a distance, sitting on the bench under the bridge where he always used to sit. As I walked up, he turned his head. I raised my eyebrows, opened my mouth, tilted my torso forward and pointed at him. He smiled. “Hello, Carl,” I said. He nodded and smiled and said, “Hello.” He […]
Saturday Morning Triptych
Mon, 10 May 2010, 04:04 PM (-06:00)
1. Bun Run A good day for a taco.  The sky was grey but not ominous.  The temperature was comfortable.  A slight breeze blew as I put a book under my arm and walked out the door to go to Torchy’s. A mile into the walk, I came to the big street and waited for the […]
Outside Turn
Tue, 16 Feb 2010, 08:55 AM (-06:00)
We left my brother at the starting line. He gave Trudy his sweatpants, and we agreed that we’d wait at mile 6 on the outside of the curve to take his jacket. It was cold, but it was going to be a nice day, and anyway he runs in snow and ice and 18 degree […]