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Body of missing ultra marathoner found in New Mexico wilderness (Micah True aka Caballo Blanco)
FoxNews/A: ^ | 4/1/2012

Posted on 04/01/2012 5:17:49 AM PDT by RoosterRedux

Searchers on Saturday found the body of renowned long-distance runner Micah True, who vanished four days earlier after heading out from a lodge for a morning run in the rugged wilderness near New Mexico's Gila National Forest.

The body was discovered in a remote area of the Gila Wilderness, state police spokesman Lt. Robert McDonald said.

The cause of death was still unknown, but there were no signs of trauma, incident commander Tom Bemis said. "It's too early to say, there was nothing obvious," he told the Boulder Daily Camera.

The 58-year-old True, whose extreme-distance running prowess is detailed in the book "Born to Run," set out on what -- for him -- would have been a routine 12-mile run Tuesday from The Wilderness Lodge and Hot Springs, where he was staying. He left his dog at the lodge and never returned. A search began the next day after.

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KEYWORDS: marathonrunner; micahtrue; running
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To: RoosterRedux

It has been a little tough adjusting but I am taking it easy by swithing out shoes. I am running the Country Music Marathon in Nashville at the end of the month. I might wear my new shoes.

My shoes are Altra Instinct.


21 posted on 04/01/2012 6:11:24 AM PDT by j_k_l
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To: j_k_l

Never heard men pay so much attention to shoes...

What are they, pumps, spike heel, or open toe slingbacks?


22 posted on 04/01/2012 6:17:59 AM PDT by Max_850
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To: ClearCase_guy

How sad. I sympathize with his friends.


23 posted on 04/01/2012 6:18:24 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Read "Radical Son" by David Horowitz to understand the Left.)
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To: PAR35
"Exercise kills a lot of middle aged guys"

Not exercising kills a hell of a lot more.
24 posted on 04/01/2012 6:19:19 AM PDT by j_k_l
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To: 2nd Bn, 11th Mar

Nothing personal about Mr. True, whom I didn’t know ... but I think it means “totally self-centered.”


25 posted on 04/01/2012 6:20:15 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Read "Radical Son" by David Horowitz to understand the Left.)
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To: Max_850

Tools of the trade.

Golfers talk about their clubs. Hunters talk about their guns. Musicians talk about their instruments.

No difference.


26 posted on 04/01/2012 6:23:20 AM PDT by j_k_l
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To: PAR35
Exercise kills a lot of middle aged guys

Jack LaLanne being the best example, I suppose.

27 posted on 04/01/2012 6:24:31 AM PDT by ltbigv
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To: j_k_l

Yeah, for every guy that drops dead while running at age 58, I wonder if they would have had that heart attack a dozen years before as non-runners. Personally, I can think of worse ways to die than a massive heart attack in the middle of a run.


28 posted on 04/01/2012 6:26:33 AM PDT by Explorer89 (And now, let the wild rumpus start!!)
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To: albie
Runners have hearts that are rock hard. There’s little capacity for blood. That’s why long distance running is so bad for you.
One of the most ignorant posts I've ever seen on FR.
29 posted on 04/01/2012 6:29:44 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: j_k_l

I know, just couldn’t resist!

Too good of an opening...


30 posted on 04/01/2012 6:30:19 AM PDT by Max_850
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To: RoosterRedux

“The cause of death was still unknown...”

Ooo, I know that one. The cause of death is running, in rugged wilderness, leaving neither a map of your route or your estimated time of return with someone who will care if and when you don’t show up on time. And likely having no means of self defense or communications with you.

Either that, or “bad luck”. Much of a muchness.


31 posted on 04/01/2012 6:36:21 AM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Be Brave! Fear is just the opposite of Nar!")
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To: Max_850

You rattled off quite a variety of shoes so...

I don’t run in my sling backs. I can never find matching shorts.


32 posted on 04/01/2012 6:37:10 AM PDT by j_k_l
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To: RoosterRedux

Maybe you have to be a runner to appreciate the accomplishments of Micah True. He certainly was an inspiration to me—a 65 y.o. grandmother who has been running for 15 years. I’m usually one of the last runners in a race, but it doesn’t matter. What matters is giving it my best.

Read “Born to Run” to learn about Micah, a running legend.


33 posted on 04/01/2012 6:38:33 AM PDT by Atlantan
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To: RoosterRedux
And IIRC Fixx had a family history of heart problems ...
He was fully aware of that and ignored his own symptoms for quite a while.
But what really killed Fixx was bad luck. He had his heart attack while running and fell to his knees, leaning against a large rock outcropping.
His heart wasn't strong enough to maintain blood flow. Had he fallen flat on his face (or his back), he might have survived.
34 posted on 04/01/2012 6:40:15 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: RoosterRedux

I considered taking up running for excercise about ten years ago, but opted for biking instead. I was always a bit worried about all that force/trauma to the knees, from running. Having a few relatives with knee troubles as they got older, I wanted to avoid that scenario.


35 posted on 04/01/2012 6:45:43 AM PDT by greene66
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To: Tax-chick; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; RoosterRedux
I believe this may be reference to the quote by Joseph Campbell – “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” And “The way to find out about happiness is to keep your mind on those moments when you feel most happy, when you are really happy — not excited, not just thrilled, but deeply happy. This requires a little bit of self-analysis. What is it that makes you happy? Stay with it, no matter what people tell you. This is what is called following your bliss.”

My take on that is not that one should live a self centered life and not do what makes you temporarily and superficially happy, but rather find what makes you truly and deeply happy and when you find it, stick with it. When you find that, you will be a better person, a more successful person in all aspects of your life. Life is too short to be miserable.

36 posted on 04/01/2012 6:47:57 AM PDT by MD Expat in PA
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To: Atlantan
"He certainly was an inspiration to me—a 65 y.o. grandmother who has been running for 15 years." You are an inspiration to me. Great to know you are out there running.
37 posted on 04/01/2012 6:49:21 AM PDT by j_k_l
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To: RoosterRedux

Here’s a great running program for beginners, Couch to 5K. In just 2 months you could be running a 3 mile race. Sounds impossible, but thousands of people have done it with this program.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml


38 posted on 04/01/2012 6:51:47 AM PDT by Atlantan
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To: greene66
I used to ride a bike for exercise for the same reasons.

The problem with biking is that if you are really pushing hard and are tired, you become accident prone.

I had a really bad wreck (hit a bump in the road and went sailing through the air). Broke three ribs and punctured a lung (5 days in hospital).

I hung up my bike and started forefoot strike running. Forefoot strike (or natural or barefoot style) running is pretty much injury free once you get used to it. That said, it takes a long time to get used to it.

Natural running prevents all the banging of the knees and feet and uses leverage and muscle instead. Check it out.

39 posted on 04/01/2012 6:55:23 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: MD Expat in PA

I absolutely agree!


40 posted on 04/01/2012 6:57:06 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
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