Triku - Triathlon Poetry

Triku-The traditional Japanese poetry form with a triathlon focus.

Last mile was fast
Motivated by nature
Gator on my run

On the final mile of my early morning run, I saw some wildlife up ahead on the trail. I thought it was a possum waddling down the center of the path, but it turned out to be a 4.5 foot alligator out for his morning walk. He was in the middle of the trail as I approached and I skirted by along the right side of the trail and he didn't make any sudden moves. I picked up the pace and didn't look back and clocked a quick final mile of my morning run.

Triku - Triathlon Poetry

Triku-The traditional Japanese poetry form with a triathlon focus.

Went swimming today
Sun was high and deck was hot
More sunscreen next time

Mid-90's on a lovely Florida day and the YMCA pool was nice and cool, but it's really easy to burn on a day like today. Lesson learned.

Triku - Triathlon Poetry - Special Birthday Run Edition

Birthday Run is here
Forty five miles for forty five years
A long night ahead

Less than two hours until the run begins. I'm so thankful for the friends and family who have volunteered to run, bike and support me tonight. Let the adventure begin!

Triku - Triathlon Poetry

Triku-The traditional Japanese poetry form with a triathlon focus.

BodyGlide, my friend
Say "Goodbye" to rash and chafe
Ouch, I missed a spot

A warm shower after a long run reveals where I missed with BodyGlide. I'm thinking a full body dip is necessary for the Birthday Run.

Weekly Triku - Triathlon Poetry

Triku-The traditional Japanese poetry form with a triathlon focus.

Rode to help MS
SAG trucks circling like vultures
Back, evil SAG, back

Rode in the Mid-Florida Chapter Bike MS event this last weekend, but my son and I had to SAG in the last 5 miles due to the sudden electrical storm. Back, evil SAG, back.

Weekly Triku - Triathlon Poetry

Triku-The traditional Japanese poetry form with a triathlon focus.


Can’t wait to ride hills
Drove twenty miles to start ride
Forgot cycling shoes :-(


The sad face emoticon is not part of the traditional poetry form, but is entirely necessary. It really is less fun riding the hills in running shoes on SpeedPlay lollipops.

Weekly Triku - Triathlon Poetry

Triku-The traditional Japanese poetry form with a triathlon focus.

Big swim before work
Run at lunch, then evening ride
Training is his life