I Didn't Know It

As some of you might recall, I committed to write 5 posts each week for the last 3 weeks before the marathon. So far...I'm on target. What most you of don't know is that my challenge came with certain...let's call them "requirements." MK mandadated that a certain number of the entries have a twist/touching ending (a request that a sap like myself could easily oblige), while KC stated that at least one of my entries had to be in the form of a poem or a puzzle. So....it is with great pleasure I present, for your reading pleasure and cultural edification...."Ode to a Gu"

When training for a marathon one really must remember
That whether weather's hot or cold in May, June or December
Your body needs some time to heal for when it takes a beating
And no you cannot hitch a ride for that would just be cheating
Instead, be sure to bring along some little packs of power
And take them every 45 or at least one every hour
At first the taste is horrifying and makes you want to spit
The package says it's strawberry but it's more akin to sh*t
Worse than that the viscous mass'll make you lose your footing
Like chomping vaseline or styling gel or maybe instant pudding
But supress the gags and swallow hard and continue on your way
Cause in five to ten your little friend will help you through the fray
It may just be a mental kick, or perhaps a caffeinated jolt
You're legs are weak and back is tired but still you'll want to bolt
So keep a around a pack or two to help you pass the miles
They'll get you up and down the hills and through the other trials
So pack your belt and hit the trail and don't forget the GU
Just don't except these little friends to run the race without you