this video was shot by and offered to our Tribe by my mountain running bro; Peter McAllister (see my Kennebec Pass Challenge earlier this month).
Jai Jai Ma, Jai Jai Ma! Hey Ma Durga!
As Donna DeLory sings, “I want to feel what You Feel/i want to see what is real Beyond this Illusion!” …and, one of the most effective ways i’ve found to discover just That, is crushin’ a hard uphill run with ski poles…like my morning workout today…come join me, i’ll show you exactly WHY you need to reap the MYRIAD benefits of this type of cardio/strength workout!
…Nothing says August in a small mountain town (still/almost) than a sizzling sun beaming down upon a Daddy and his Daughter on a Ferris Wheel…”Look Daddy, that’s Chapman Ski Hill!”
if these do NOT inspire thee to train as hard as possible, as soft as what’s probable, and as grateful as ilg is for thee?
then you might wish to seek another Tribe…cuz, this is as Go(o)d as it gets in this one!
typically scintillating San Juans in summer…rocketing down the from the top of the climb, the intoxicating rush and dazzle of wildflowers and berries make for a disorienting – yet sacred – descent; like falling through a perfumed kaleidoscope!
WF Warrior Miguel
has kindly added this kindling to our collective Tribal Inner Fire…i’ve selected it for our weekly “Get out and Do” Meditation…
CONGRATS TO CADEL!
i once shared a MTB ride with Cadel up Jones Creek when he was still a mountain biker…he eagerly sought more discussion about the Tibetan cause once i told him i studied at Naropa; it’s great to hear that Cadel is still actively concerned about Saving Tibet ! He was a super, super nice guy back then and..
monsoon thunder rolls (5)
in waves more vast than heaven (7)
rainfall is God’s sweat (5)
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