I’ve never been one to “reblog” someone else’s post, but I think this is worthy. Thanks, VanessaRuns.
Photo Credit: Luis Escobar Photographer
Over the past few days, the running community has been swarmed with news of Caballo Blanco’s death (Born to Run star aka Micah True).
I won’t repeat how tragic this is, or how deep of a loss the running community has suffered. But I can’t help wonder how, going forward, this event will make its mark in ultra running. What will change? And how will we move ahead?
I never had the privilege of meeting Caballo Blanco, although we chatted briefly via Facebook. I can’t claim he was a close friend, but he was someone I followed, drew inspiration from, and very much admired.
Much good has been said about Caballo, and I won’t repeat his exceptional qualities here. But in addition to those great things, I was also drawn to his quirkiness and his slightly fiercer side.
I enjoyed watching Caballo’s hardass demeanor and…
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April 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Love your poem and would love to ask you a question. Please email me if you have a free moment.
Thanks,
Paige
April 2, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Paige, I don’t have your contact information, but the email address published for this site is barefootmonologues@gmail.com, and you are welcome to email me there any time. Thanks.
June 25, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Guy looks like he is in his 80s not 50s WTF>?
June 26, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Caballo spent a good deal of his life in the boxing ring. I’d imagine that sort of thing can age you a bit. Also genetics come in to play.