Cranky Fitness Poetry Contest: Why Bother To Exercise?
A poetry contest on a health blog?
Well, yeah, we did one before, and readers came through! It was a challenging topic (low-cal snacks) and a "modest" prize (a coupon for low-cal snacks), and yet there were some awesome entries!
So we have another one today, with a better prize, inspired by today's post on the main Cranky Fitness page about the claim that vigorous exercise might make you gain weight.
(Anyone buying that? Anyone?)
Well, whatever you think of that notion, I suspect many of you will keep right on exercising. Either you don't believe the folks at Time Magazine, or you have other reasons for wanting to stay active.
Wanna write a little poem, haiku, or a limerick about why you exercise? Or hell, sing a song, draw a cartoon, pen a novel, produce a 3-act play, film a movie, or write and stage an Opera about it? Whatever!
I'm feeling tired of the boring old Random Number Generator and would rather just pick the "best" creative comment on this theme to win our prize for the week. I may ask the assistance of couple of Anonymous Impartial Judges to help me.
However, be warned that judging will be entirely subjective and probably unfair. Be prepared to write the best entry, and then lose out to one that is obviously not nearly as good! That's how these things generally work.
What's the prize?
Glad you asked! Have you heard of these gizmos? It's a SanDisk slotRadio player.
I will quote from the SanDisk website because I haven't gotten to try one yet:
"Introducing slotRadio™ – the instant load music player bundled with a 1,000 song slotRadio™ Mix card. No downloads, no PCs and no work involved. Simply pop the card in the player and enjoy a near-endless supply of full-length tracks. It’s great music, made effortless."
The player retails for $99.99, and the features include:
· FM tuner;
· Integrated belt clip for hands-free listening;
· 1.3 oz and the size of a matchbook;
· Additional genre-specific cards available for purchase;
· Up to 13 hours of battery life between charges.
How to Enter the Cranky Fitness Poetry Contest:
Write a poem or do something else creative to answer the question: why do you bother exercising? If you can leave it in the comments, please do, if it's something especially
Deadline: Tuesday, August 18th.
Winner announced the next day, Wednesday Aug 19th. Check back by Saturday to claim your prize.
Do You Have to Have a U.S. Address to receive the prize?
Sorry, yes. However, if you enter and are not from the U.S., you can still have the glory of winning, and then you can designate a U.S. friend or favorite blogger or secret crush to receive the prize. They will be very grateful, and you will be revealed to be not only talented, but generous too!
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roses are red
sandisk your name
is one heard round here
again and AGAIN
till husband became
a big music nerd
the work SANDISK
I HAD NEVER HEARD :)
it started with a lick
and moved to a nibble
it was the dogs again
and they wern't after kibble
i rolled out of bed
and into my clothes
i chugged black coffee
it went up my nose
they whinged and cried
and made such a fuss
its hot its raining
don't be such a wuss
to make them happy
i hike a few miles
its good for my heart
it makes them smile
daily exercise
in the form of a walk
sandisk would make them so happy
i could jam instead of talk
Fair warning, this is terrible! LOL We'll call it "freestyle". ;)
I want to be strong and fit
I want to be able to punch, kick, and hit
I want to take my dogs for a run
I want to live long with my hubby, my loved one
My attention span is short
So I change things up often
To my blog, I report
So my muscles don’t soften
I like kickboxing, rowing, and lifting weight;
I like what I like and do not want to debate
Hello mountain bike, glad to see you
We should take a ride soon, we really ought to
Workout videos and the treadmill, too
And I’m sure there is more that I will pursue
I exercise now because I can
I want to improve, and get stronger and faster than when I began
I like to be active outside – and listen to tunes
In the morning, evening, or afternoons
I hope I win you, oh SanDisk Slot radio player
What will we rock to – The Crue, G n’ R, or perhaps even Slayer?
Ok, so I basically re-worked (stole, borrowed, whatever) the lyrics to Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot. I named it Baby Got Track and posted it to my blog. You can read it here: http://discombobulatedrunning.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-like-speed-work-and-i-cannot-lie.html
Or you can read it here:
Oh my God. Becky, look at her stride.
It is so fast.
She looks like one of those runner types.
But you know, who understands those runner types?
She only runs because she likes to eat.
Kay? I mean her sprint, she's just so out there.
I mean ugh, look - she's just so fast!
I like speed work and I cannot lie
You other runners can't deny
That when a girl sprints in with a speedy speedy pace
and a ponytail in your face
you get mad
want to race out tough
cause you notice that foot was stuffed
deep in the shoes she's wearin'
she's hooked and you can stop starin'
oh baby I wanna pace with ya
and take yo picture
my homeboys tried to warn me
but that pace you set makes me so ornery
ooh, speedy demon
you say you wanna run with my friends?
well chase me, chase me
cause I ain't that average lady
I see you racin'
to hell with that pacin'
she's sweat, sweat
got it goin' like a turbo jet
I'm happy with magazines
Sayin' speed work is the thing
Take the average runner and ask him that
You gotta pack the track
So Runners (YEAH!) Runners (YEAH!)
Did your speed work make the cut? (HELL YEAH!)
Then race it! Race it! Race it! Race it!
Race that healthy butt!
Baby got track!
Mom on the RUN:
She laces up her sneakers and hits the road,
After washing and folding the laundry load.
Two bites for kiddos and one bite for her,
Running is a an escape when life is a blur.
Thighs that rub and boobs that bounce,
Each step moving toward goals by the ounce.
She is strong, healthy, amazing, the best,
If only her kids knew
long run=rest.
During the day she wears a strong face,
Desperately trying to keep up the pace.
The finish line is not always clear,
Coming home she is greeted by little cheers.
Fun contest..
Thanks! Mel
Once upon a time
As I was drinking a Corona with lime
A woman suddenly approached me,
Brushed my leg awkwardly,
and said, "sorry I thought I saw something there."
Being polite
I simply said,
"nope, thats my cellulite."
Ever since then,
I ran and I ran
until the cellulite disappeared
Now, I can finally enjoy my beers.
omg I soooo wanna win this!! its an awesome giveaway!
Early morning alarm
Dribble out of bed
Fill my water bottle
Not much is said
Stumble downstairs
Flip lights along the way
DVD begins to whirl
Wonder how much I weigh
Stretching is sweet
Motion to awaken
Sleepy muscles
My hips are shakin’
Lift dumbbells
Balance in squats
Cool down quickly
Wonder is this all for naught?
Went to the doctor for my annual exam
He looked at my belly and said "Wow! God Damn!"
As he slapped my tummy, it started to jiggle,
"You've got to do something about this" he giggled.
It was time for a body remodeling.
Exercise was needed to stop my overweight waddling.
Started with walking, worked up to a run
And who'd a thunk it, I find excerise quite fun!
Quitting time again
Take off the suit
Put on the sneakers
Off to meet the ladies
Round and round we go
Talking
Sweating
Laughing
Sometimes event grunting
We talk about boyfriends, husbands, children, grandchildren
All ages and walks of life
Women
We talk about what this means to us
How we have struggled
And how we have triumphed
Over weight, over blood pressure, over diabetes
Over life itself
Before we know it, it's over
Time to go home
Climb into the car
Look forward to tomorrow
Crabby, you know this
"something especially [weird and unwieldy] creative"
is what I do.
Plus I wouldn't want to subject anyone else to my space opera.
Plus there is a bribe. :-)
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Beached whales in tutus;
Low-impact aerobics class;
Stationary bikes.
Dancing with the wolves…
Playing tennis on the lawn;
Flexibility.
Swimming twenty lengths
And some water aerobics…
Water lot of fun!
Rake a zillion leaves…
Roller-skating in the park
Strength training with weights.
Walk instead of drive;
Climb the stairs, don’t take the lifts…
Do elastic bands.
Get a skipping rope…
Build those abs by lifting weights;
Do your barbell curls.
Oblique twists and turns
Yoga, Tai Chi and Qui Gong…
Core stability!
Stretch. Be flexible.
Cardiovascular sit-ups…
Please… not in your dreams!
Tanja Cilia
tanjachilja"hotmail.com
A limerick for you:
There once was a young girl called Muffin
Who tired of her jeans 'a stuffin'.
She lifted big weights
And had veggie filled plates
And when walking, no more is she puffin'.
in days of old
when tales were told
a lady was a size two
with 17 inch waist
and zebra-striped taste
oh those days were fine!!!
but alas and alack,
after two braw lads
the lady's size didst upwards creep
to 6, then 8, then NINE,
her waist was her hipsize before!!!
so to reduce her great size
with much moaning and sighs
to the temple of y she goes
pumping the iron
and shaking the booty
she is down to a size 6 again!!!