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Zach Bergen's Song | A Tribute to Caballo Blanco

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Zach Bergen's Song | A Tribute to Caballo Blanco

This song was written by Zachary Bergen, who by trade is a physicist, from Boulder, and also an extremely talented musician and composer. He has worked as a studio musician with several well-known recording artists.

From Zachary Bergen

These are my sentiments re: the song I wrote... There is an energy, a flow to life. We must find that flow and jump in. A return to innocence, a return to love. A return home. Micah was pure of heart and reached a state where it is impossible to maintain a physical presence because he was vibrating too high for this plane. I mean that literally, not metaphorically. There is no death and in that we can rejoice. Micah "is" and always has been "with" us. He is beyond time and hopes we'll join him because we can join him now. The song I wrote has always been there. It is of the same spirit that Caballo aligned to. For those of us fortunate enough to have realized the pure thread of embodiment that we witnessed, we carry a slight smile knowing that Micah knows and sees. I opened to that spirit and it flowed through me and came out as a song. We all can have that same spirit come through us and celebrate a unique gift to the world in whatever form appears. That is the best tribute we can give. Get on with it.

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Photo Biography of Caballo Blanco

This is a small collage based on images taken at various times in Micah's life, from his childhood days up until he became renowned as Caballo Blanco, the lone runner of the Sierra Madre and Friend of the Raramuri. [caption id="attachment_383" align="alignleft" width="300"] Baby Micah, March 1955[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_384" align="alignleft" width="206"] Micah, Cub Scout[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_385" align="alignleft" width="300"] First Communion[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_386" align="alignleft" width="202"] Graduation picture, 1972[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_387" align="alignleft" width="202"] Goofin' around, Christmas 1977[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_388" align="alignleft" width="300"] With True Dog, 1980[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_389" align="alignleft" width="259"] After his first Ultra Win - Laramie to Cheyenne, Wyoming[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[caption id="attachment_390" align="alignleft" width="300"] With Team Choguita and El Pescador[/caption]

 

 

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Photos of Micah

This is a collage of photos of Micah, at various times and in many places. [caption id="attachment_363" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The true image from "Born to Run" - Caballo Blanco and Billy Barnett, by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_413" align="alignleft" width="203"] In Creel, 1995. Photo credit : Miroslava Chavez-Garcia[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_244" align="alignleft" width="199"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_243" align="alignleft" width="199"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_415" align="alignleft" width="300"] One of Maria's favorite pics of Micah[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_241" align="alignleft" width="300"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_240" align="alignleft" width="300"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_239" align="alignleft" width="300"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_238" align="alignleft" width="199"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_237" align="alignleft" width="199"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_236" align="alignleft" width="199"] Micah True by Luis Escobar[/caption]

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2012 Memorial Events for Caballo Blanco

You will find here a list of 2012 activities related to Micah, whether they are memorials or racing events.

 

September 22, 2012 -Memorial Run - Sweden The run will take place in a small village called Persbo in southern Dalarna. We will run the same paths that Micah ran when he visited us in Sweden. For more information

June 9, 2012 - Pengelly Double Dip - Missoula, Montana 10 mile, 13 mile A wild, fun run that Micah loved, and that will be held in his honor this year. View Website

May 19, 2012 - Born To Run Ultra Marathons - Los Olivos, California 10 mile, 50K, 100K, 100 mile View Signup Website

May 6, 2012 - Memorial Run With Maria Walton - Scottsdale, Arizona 8:00 am - Gateway Trail Head McDowell Sonoran Preserve Thompson Peak Parkway & Bell Road

In a spirit of celebration, many communities throughout the world, have formed memorial runs/hikes/walks in memory of Micah’s free spirit, and our shared love for Mother Earth. Together, Micah, Guadajuko and I, enjoyed many beautiful runs throughout the Sonoran desert. So, everyone is invited to bring as many friends to a joyous celebration.

La Mariposa, y El Perrito Fantasma April 21, 2012 - Memorial Run - Sleepy Hollow, New York 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Phelps Memorial Hospital Auditorium See the Facebook event page here

 

April 21, 2012 - Memorial Run - Ridgecrest, California 7:00 am Dirt parking at the end of College Heights Blvd See the Facebook event page here

 

April 7, 2012 - Memorial Run - Boise, Idaho 2:00 pm Camel's Back Park Organized by Boise Trail Runners

 

April 6, 2012 - Memorial Run - Boulder, Colorado 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chautauqua Lawn See details See video

 

 

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Saucony's Tribute to Micah True

Two weeks ago we lost a dear friend of the brand, my friend, and a friend of runners everywhere… He was special to all of us at Saucony—he became part of our family because he was like us, inspired by running and by runners and had an infectiously positive outlook, fueling himself through his giving to others.

The world first came to know Caballo Blanco, the “White Horse,” who’s real name was Micah True, with the publishing of the best-seller Born To Run.

He was a mythical hero who ran in and out of the Copper Canyons of New Mexico like a ghost, helping the Tarahumara (the running people) in their fight against extinction.

Caballo loved Copper Canyons so much that he built an adobe hut for himself by hand.

Many said it was the story of legends, but just like his name--it was all “true.”

And the biggest truth of all? Micah was a humanitarian. And he had one focus: to save his running friends and their running culture.

Caballo had fans all over the world, but the Tarahumara were his ideal companions: they ran a lot, didn’t say much, and never said no to a cold beer.

And, oh, was he charming!, kind and full of wonderful stories. The pure act of running was his passion—easy, light and smooth-- caring less about how far or fast you ran-- summarizing both running and his life in two words: Run Free.

Sharon Barbano Vice President, Public Relations Saucony

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May 6, 2012 - Memorial Run With Maria Walton - Scottsdale, Arizona

8:00 am - Gateway Trail HeadMcDowell Sonoran Preserve Thompson Peak Parkway & Bell Road
  In a spirit of celebration, many communities throughout the world, have formed memorial runs/hikes/walks in memory of Micah’s free spirit, and our shared love for Mother Earth. Together, Micah, Guadajuko and I, enjoyed many beautiful runs throughout the Sonoran desert. So, everyone is invited to bring as many friends to a joyous celebration.     La Mariposa, y El Perrito Fantasma

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In Memory of Caballo Blanco

Run close to the mountains Stay a heartbeat away Cover the low moon with your wings And walk tomorrow’s miles today

Watch the sun race the sky And know you’ll pass her once again When time frees your soul and you find the fabled trail that doesn’t end

Dust ascends on the horizon A deep, rumbling thunder without rain The sound of rampant hearts, a legion Earthly, feral and unconstrained

The search will end as it began A trail of footprints, a bird and a feather When a white horse dies on a sandy road All wild hearts mourn together

Poem by Trisha Reeves

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