Especially for AlMorr - but the rest of you are welcome to join in too !
Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the Feast of Stephen,
Burping on a Brussels sprout
And feeling all uneven.
How he wished he’d never had
That third glass of brandy -
Or the pudding - or the cheese -
Or the Christmas candy !
“Hither, page, and stand by me,
If thou knowest it telling
How a king might healthy be,
And free of this swelling.”
“Couch to 5k is the way,
Majesty, to mend it.
Join with me and start today:
Soon thy griefs are ended.”
“Bring me now some running shoes
And my Fitbit hither !
Thou must teach me how to run
And improve my figure.”
Page and monarch, forth they went,
Forth they went together,
Ignoring each rude comment
And the winter weather.
“Page, my calves are aching now
And my breath grows shorter.
I’m afraid this task will take
Longer than it oughter.”
“Trust the programme, good my liege:
Show determination.
Strength and stamina ‘twill bring,
Fit to rule the nation.”
Nine weeks past, just see them now,
Belting round a parkrun,
Troubles gone from monarch’s brow
And he’s having such fun !
Faith or beauty, gold or land,
Much or none possessing:
Ye who run Couch to 5k
Earn your body’s blessing.
Enjoy !
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W2R1 - mantra got me through
