Ironman Texas Haiku

[Deleted User] · May 21, 2013 12:52PM

Black water beckons- Flailing arms, legs and bodies

In the churning lake.

Winds envelop me, Sun is shining in glory, I ask for water.

The sun heats up skin, I am the girl on fire.

One step of many.

robin sarner · May 21, 2013 1:20PM

Nice summary catching the feeling of the day.

Tom Glynn · May 21, 2013 3:27PM

I think you had too much time on your hands during the run!

[Deleted User] · May 22, 2013 9:00AM

@Robin: thanks! Congrats again on your race!

@Tom: I wish my brain was even functioning during the run. I was actually going to write a traditional race report yesterday but then I decided to write a 3 stanza haiku to reflect my experiences. I think I wanted to something quick and easy as opposed to what the race was actually like for me. Congrats on your race execution!

Joseph Lombardi · May 22, 2013 9:49AM

Thats pretty cool Joanna...Thanks for sharing.....it really does capture the essence of the day...Congrats on your finish!...and nice to meet you.....Cheers.

Jess Withrow · May 22, 2013 12:46PM

LOVE IT! Believe it or not, I spend a lot of my long rides coming up with haikus... I'm impressed that you actually remembered yours!

tim cronk · May 22, 2013 12:48PM

Joanna, I enjoyed that and have shared it with others. Thanks Tim,

Cary Blanco · May 22, 2013 9:13PM

Nice Summary Jo

Al Truscott · May 23, 2013 12:46PM

Under the lights

Joanna finishes, head held high.

The crowd applauds.

Dino Sarti · May 24, 2013 12:31AM

I could google it, but what are the Haiku rules again? Doesn't it need a cherry blossom reference?

[Deleted User] · May 24, 2013 8:48AM

@Joe: Nice to meet you too! See you at the next race!

@Jess: I'm impressed that you can actually create haikus on your long rides, I'm usually wondering where I can find a spot to pee!

@Tim: Congrats on your awesome finish!

@Cary: How was AmZof?

@Al: THANK YOU!

@Dino: Haiku rules are 5/7/5!

Ironman Texas Haiku

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