3rd Annual Triathlon

For the past 3 years, my friends do a triathlon.
Each year strengthening their brain and brawn.
A few weeks ago, I began to train
With nothing to lose and everything to gain.
While Shan and I went to the Aquatic Center to swim,
JaNae and Wendy devoutly exercised at the gym.
They put together these really sweet Adidas bags.
Holding a shirt, power bar, gel and our very own tags.
Oh, and let’s not forget the Gatorade.
Now if I just had a box of first aid.
Oh well…most of it’s mental and takes a strong mind.
The hardest part is when I fall behind.
My friends are faster than me, no matter how I try,
Even when I get a head start, they still pass me by.
This year will require a lot more hustle
And hopefully I’ll avoid pulling a muscle.
I’m excited for running since it’s mostly downhill
And running with friends is always a thrill.
But before too long, they’ll get ahead
Leaving only footprints for me to tread.
At least it’s comforting listening to my MP3’s
With an occasional feel of a nice light breeze.
With biking on the second round,
Maybe I can make up some ground.
They say 2 heads are better than 1,
So 3 wheels instead of 2 would help a ton!
And though I wish I had a shiny red Tryke,
Guess I’ll have to do with my rundown green bike.
Because it’s too late to change, I have to settle.
So I’ll stop whining and put my foot to the pedal.
When I reach the pool for round three,
I’m sure all eyes will be on me!
Wearing a leopard-print swimming suit
Most people think is really cute.
Hopefully they see me go the extra length
Surviving off the rest of my strength.
I may look weird with my goggles and nose plug.
But once I get going, I become a water bug.
My only hope is that my strength doesn’t diminish
So I can keep going and hold out till the finish.
My prediction is that my friends will finish pretty fast,
While I take my sweet time and come in last.
But even if it takes a wing and a prayer,
I’d rather be the tortoise than the hare.
I know I can do it and I know I don’t suck,
But do me a favor and wish me good luck!