Gulp!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Terrific news! Plus also, Yike!
I guess I’d best go prep the bike
Because, shout Hip-Hooray! (and Ack!),
It’s done, and there’s no turning back:
I’m racing in just three short weeks–
I’m torn between huzzahs and eeks–
A 70.3 event
In Oceanside. It’s what I meant
To do, because to qualify
For Kona’s world-famous tri
I need to do at least a half
Beforehand. Scared? Don’t make me laugh!
(Why not? Allow me to explain:
To cry while laughing looks insane.)
I’m so darned thrilled to have this chance
I think I’ve just yippee’d my pants!
So, here we go. Hawai’i, ho!
Am I prepared for this? Yes! (No.)

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2 Responses to Gulp!

  1. Rachel says:
    March 7, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Hehehe… adorable! Loved this poem. Good luck in your race(s)! :)

    Reply
  2. Judy says:
    March 7, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Gulp!
    You have 3 weeks notice that you can do a 1/2 Ironman when you are 3 times the age you were when you did a full Ironman with  about 30 minutes notice.  Hold that thought.  Hear us cheer you on!

    Reply

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