triathlon

tri-ath-lon

[trīˈaTHlən]  noun

a long-distance race that has three parts: swimming, bicycling, and running

As in:  Brilliant sunshine

on April 17th

Matt swimming 300 yards,

the first leg

of the sprint triathlon,

gliding through the water

taking a mere 6 minutes,

59 seconds.

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As in: Crystal blue skies,

time to jump on the bike,

peddle, peddle, peddle,

as fast as you can,

as fast as you can!

riding 16 miles

for 54 minutes & 56 seconds.

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As in: The last leg of the race,

run, Matt, run!

up the hills,

around the corner,

down the hills.

run, run, running,

3.1 miles

in 26 minutes, 16 seconds.

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As in: Crossing the finish line,

cheering for you!

a personal record,

a personal best,

1 hour, 30 minutes, 17 seconds-

easy-peasy!

swim

bike

run

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Another Triathlon in the Books

triathlon #10,

number ten complete!

how can that be?

Harrisburg 2 times,

Hempfield 3 times,

Mt. Gretna,

Cambridge 2 times,

Syracuse,

and

Lake Placid

70.3

140.7

more than just numbers,

it’s about

training,

dedication,

sweat,

pain,

perseverance,

determination,

strength,

tenacity

and

mind over matter.

you.got.this!

you can do hard things,

a swim, a bike, a run,

a triatlon!

triathlon buddies

 

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Mentor Text:

The Crossover 

by

Kwame Alexander

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