Outgames reflections: Peter Cho-Wing
Memories! Daydreaming at work about my races — stuffing clothes and shoes in travel bags — getting on the highway and driving towards Montréal — conversation pieces — trees fly by — arrival at the residence — administrative duties — official registration and camera going click, click — pass issued — more pics — flashing "how happy I am to be here at the Outgames" smile — dining out in the Village — men, women, and more men and women parade along the strip — meeting and greeting team members; alas, the BIG O welcomes us — lights, camera, action, wow, unreal — ROAR — ROAR — ROAR — crazy —
— SUDDENLY, it is race day — scramble to get there on time — chat with other runners — as if it will be just another Saturday run — on your marks, get set — off we go — cannot believe that I have been daydreaming about this — breathe, breathe, relax, focus — great runners in front and behind, everywhere — stay strong, feel the fresh air, the sun's warmth, the sound of breathlessness, echoing cheers — allez, allez — ne lâche pas — faster, stronger, stay composed — go, go, go, go — crossing the finish line relieved, happy, feeling free but fatigued —
— darkness envelopes — dance and enjoy the sounds and sights of athletes from all corners ~ senses under attack — overwhelmed — disconnect — connect — stolen moments of intimacy — camaraderie — wake up…suddenly, it is Sunday and time to leave — pack and say "au revoir" to Montréal — start engine — ready, set, go — conversation pieces — trees fly by — one gas station, two gas stations, three gas stations — home sweet home — open the front door, drop bags — the summer breeze fills the living space — laying on the bed I drift away — mental snapshots all become distant, etched memories.
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