Skopje, Macedonia
European Mountain Running Championships
perhaps i should look back
and feel
crushing disappointment
dissatisfaction
at the way
my senior debut played out
well to an extent
yes
i do
i feel sad knowing
things could have
been different
but then
these downcast emotions
are drowned out
squashed down
by gratitude and honour
pinch me
this reality is real
pulling on the british vest
beside team mates
friends
second family
don't let me forget
i didn't ever expect
to be there
my heart feels so full
by the magic pull
this sport creates
be patient with the passion
grow
it'll all flow
believers
supporters
thank you
it means the world
and more
appreciate what was
what took place
learn
live like the mountains
accepting the ups
with the downs
no need to frown
there was much debate
over whether the statues were fake
knowing we participate
in something real
honest and pure
this family we create
emotions
tears in our eyes
old junior team mates
claiming their well deserved prize
goosebumps
all over the skin
oh what a tremendous
way to begin
start line adrenaline
countdown
bang the gun
athletes released
pounding feet
steady rhythm
pulsing up the mountainside
streaming
one by one
through the dense woodland
a trip
stumble
over a root
grabbing limbs
preventing the fall
proceed and endure
a wave of motion
up up up
gaping mouths
gasping lungs
demanding air
unknown foreign insect
plants a sting
on the skin
quick
don't fuss
soon the downhill
fight with flight
down down down
loose rocks
crash-mats around trees
danger
shouts and cheers
you must
trust
adjust
lose your fears
sudden bad feeling
legs giving out
seized with cramp
one lap
flow
second lap
feel the pain grow
hold on
grit teeth
gasp
curse
push
pull
ow
ouch
battle with the mind
try to not let them catch
from behind
end in sight
finish of your plight
want nothing
but to collapse
dead weight on the floor
alas forbidden
have to move once more
arms tugged
hauled away
push pull
finally
the earth below
a hug of gratifying relief
coolness of water
ebbs like a stream
but what about
the rest of the team
3rd, 12th, 24th
wow
i am overwhelmed
with pain
with pride
with joy
manage to smile
we all fought so relentlessly
for every mile
team bronze
exhilaration
happiness
on their behalf
the pen
we all clasp
writing the script
of today
senior men
the italian dominance
their passion
mountain running pride
devotion
the olympic dream
flourishing
thriving
and spreading strong
knowing where
this sport belongs
british men
another podium
everyone spent
the depths to which
they all went
delving deep
hanging on
rewarded
triumph and strength
fresh history
the union jack
medals for all
in our sack
god save
the queen
the inspiration
it's hard to explain
the feelings
ambiance
behind this sport
something you have to experience
yourself feel
to truly comprehend
understand just how real
this beauty
cherished
retained inside
hopping through winter
mountain moments
making healing easier
choosing gratitude
over grievance
trusting
with patience
finding strength
in the struggle
the doubts
fears
we all juggle
the pride
pain passion
smiles laughter
tears fears
screams shouts
doubts dreams
energy emotion
all this
on vodno mountain
on that day
the glory
another page
in our mountain running story
to be part
of this community
feeling the unity
together
the gifts to treasure
dreams beyond measure
the mountains
are moving
always
and us too
here
along this journey
alive
loving
living
then
now
and forever
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