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Sunday 22 July 2018

skopje story

1st July 2018
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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