I slip my togs on
Butterflies creep into my stomach
I race to the start line
More kids eager to compete 
Legs pumping as fast as a hippity hoppity hare 
Hot breath heaving on the back of my neck
Clutters of kids
I feel like I am about to collapse 
Punching the pedals 
Wheels spinning like a Ferris wheel
Legs start to feel like a boiling thermos 
Now I feel yearning to finish
Arms flying round like spastic wind mills 
Bubbles breaching the surface 
I feel like a sea sick fish now
Cheering echoes under the water
Legs stumble down
Arms become jelly
Good feeling to be finished 
Hard work 
Finishing a triathlon 
MY FAVOURITE 
