the woman on the mountain...
I go to this one mountain twice a week to do various types of intervals, and there are lots of people running, walking, and cycling on it. But this one woman caught my eye and stood out to me. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was because she was beautiful. Maybe it was the way she ran. Maybe it was because no matter what time I go or what day I go on, she is usually there.
About a week ago we finally acknowledged each other with a smile and a "hi." I was doing power intervals (where I ride around 50-60rpms), and she was running down. After she said, "Good morning" to me I lost my composure and nearly fell over when I turned around to look at her. She smelled like a bar of soap, and her smile was one of the warmest I'd ever seen.
I think, for me, it was about what she represented. I've often watched her in amazement and admiration as she ran up and then down that mountain. I lived through her at those times attempting to feel what she must feel. The exhilaration of running free.
I got to see her 3 times the other day because I was riding pretty well, and I saw her near the top the first time. I was actually saddened when I saw her near the bottom on the third time because I knew I wouldn't see her again. I smiled at her shyly, took in her fragrance, and got TOTALLY distracted. It was difficult to complete that interval! I wanted to speak to her, but I didn't want to ruin this special "thing" we had.
She had often looked up at me in mutual admiration as I plugged away during my intervals or descended down with a whoosh around the turns.
I hope to see her one last time before I leave, but if I don't it's okay because I'll always have that memory of her.
She touched my soul.
01.26.06 (8:30 pm) [
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posted by:
hemal (
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01.26.06 (11:25 pm)
hi andrea, i think you should talk to her, because with the way you make it sound, she wants to talk to you too so maybe both of you are just hesitant or awkward about talking to each other. You sound like you really want to see her before you leave, so I hope you do.
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sisterstalk (
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01.27.06 (11:24 am)
Personally, I think ya oughta just count your blessings, enjoy the moment, and come on home. That's just whatcha need, another reason to be running off to Australia all the time!
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Newbie (
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01.27.06 (11:55 am)
Nah I think you should grab her and throw down in the bushes...ask her if she likes bananas.
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Traz (
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02.09.06 (4:40 am)
Newbie:
that is so so funny!
you must be a jealous female. HA!
sistertalk:
i agree with you. she can come to NZ i let her go home! *grining*
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Natalia (
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post date:
04.14.06 (9:07 am)
nice story.. is she real?
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Alexandra (
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05.11.06 (4:27 pm)
Wonderful. Keep the memory intact.
posted by:
ratkovic (
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05.21.06 (5:31 pm)
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thank you. i will.
posted by:
ratkovic (
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05.21.06 (5:32 pm)
Reply to: Natalia
of course she's real. LOL!
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ratkovic (
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05.21.06 (5:32 pm)
Reply to: Hemal
Nah, some things are better left untouched...
