Runner's Poet

Today I went rock climbing with my brother. Why humans get excited to endure intense physical pain eludes me (even as a runner), but climb we did nonetheless. I learned that it is beneficial to go through hard and trying times especially ones that force you out of the realm of comfort. Even if we fall short, the path that we take to reach the intended goal can be just as if not more life changing as the goal itself. The best part about the pain we experience in life, is the relief they bring afterward. Better than just generic, relaxed idleness, rest is something that rejuvenates an individuals drive to thrive, to touch, to speak, to listen, and to feel. No feeling is more natural or comfortable to humanity than that of pain and discomfort. This very feeling is an idea that has brought the most beautiful times to earth. This is the meaning of life, to experience that which is tried most in life to avoid. The most important people in the history of mankind share the trait of comfort i...

Dust, dirt, pebbles, Rocks, stones, boulders, Up the face they form underfoot, While I continue on my path. Against weather, Against nature, Against gravity, Shuffle, step, walk, Stumble, jog, run, My feet burn and flare, So I struggle upward on the path. Against weather, Against nature, Against gravity, Drowned, icy stones rush to attack my skin. Leafy fingers reach from their damp graves To grasp my sole. My soul. My mind is still whole and my eye unconquered, My feet step to the music, my music, though the trumpets call from far away. Vapor, mist, sprinkle, rain, pour, flood, Numbness surrounds me as armor, As I press on my path. Against weather, Against nature, Against gravity, Dim, dark oblivion. Black, inky void. I can’t see my feet, Step by step I make my own path. Against weather, Against nature, Against gravity, Despite the torrents of heaven and earth’s constant rage, My trail is one I choo...

Welcome! My name is Joshua and I have been running for years. I love the way that life can be explained through the wonders of hard work and diligence that running so often highlights. This is an attempt to archive my personal growth and to keep a mindset focused on improvement for both my writing and running skills. Please feel free to share any feedback or criticism. I am open to all forms of communication and hope to learn from you as you continue to grow with me.