I was thinking about ending my running career a few years ago after a tough physical and psychological race. I worked out my feelings in this poem and decided that an addiction to running was a good thing.
Cold Turkey
Addiction
Dependency
Must be had at all costs
Take chances
Risk everything
Controls waking moments
No sleep
Kicking it hurts
Deep down
Not mentally
Not conceptually
At a cellular level
Muscles and joints scream
Disorientation
Pain will end
But not the want
Still want it
Oh but no
Remember, remember
Just a little
One last time
Keep Running!
About Me
- Coach Alan
- The author has completed sixteen marathons, one ultra-marathon, and numerous half marathons, 10k races, and 5k races. He has coached marathon and half marathon runners for a dozen years. He lives in Houston with his wife Betsy, who is also a long-distance runner.
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