I have a personal trainer
and his name is Ollie:
if you want to shed those lockdown pounds
just call on Ollie.
He will not let you stop to drink
he shows no mercy
and don’t you even stop to think
you’re tired, or thirsty.
He’ll make you race him down the hill
along the seashore
then all the way back up again
screaming ‘Now, push more!’
He’s absolutely ruthless
and he’s super speedy:
Appeals for rest? An exercise
in futility.
Since he got his brand new bike
there’s no holding back:
he’s only three years old but he
will keep you on track.
So if you’re trying to lose some weight,
keep fit and healthy
and you need some motivation then
just call on Ollie!
© Experimentsinfiction 2021, All Rights Reserved

My son got his first bike last month…
And boy, is he fast! The stabilisers don’t seem to slow him down at all. Every time I take him out, I have to sprint to keep up with him. At least it’ll get me fit, if I don’t end up needing a hip replacement first! A little bit of Saturday fun, and another contribution to #NaPoWriMo2021. I’m not following the prompts, I’m just doing my own thing. Freewheeling!
A lovely little bit of family fun. It’s great when they learn to ride.
Yeah, but I’ve been on the sofa for five months so I’m struggling to keep up 😅
It will do you good!
I know – burn off some of the Easter eggs 🤣 I suppose Dauphy does the same for you?
He does indeed.
Oh, lucky you, having your own personal Ollie, to help you keep fit and lose some weight!
Nice twist – I didn’t see that one coming.
Thanks Ron, that’s what I wanted to achieve 😊
H ha love it 😍
Thanks 😊
after I’d done it I used to wonder “why’d I do it?” 🤣
As for you, tough!
Tough, but fun!
A smile for my morning. I couldn’t even keep up with the tricycle…those little legs are strong! (K)
I’m pleased you can identify 😊
‘Freewheeling Ingrid’ is our favourite.
The Bristol Arm x
It is one of my best albums… 🚲
Yes, so many to choose from 🙂
Very cute! He’s keeping you fit! 😀
He’s trying 🤣
🤣
Making wonderful memories Ingrid. We all remember our first bike and you write a lovely poem to go with it ☺️
Thank you 😊
How weird, my comment came up as anonymous! It’s Christine here Ingrid ☺️
I did wonder who it was! Thanks Christine 👋
This is not what I expected in the least! Loving the twist and the lightheartedness behind it.
Thank you Jaya 😊
Great poem! And well done Ollie. He’s got you in training for the London marathon!