Barb and Riff were having lunch.
Barb ordered a burger, but Riff had unexpectedly ordered a salad.
Barb was curious, "Salad? Since when do you eat salad?"
Riff answered, "I'm trying to eat healthier. I've decided to sign up for the upcoming marathon."
Barb spat out here food in surprise, "The marathon?!"
Riff wiped off his face, "Yeah. I've always wondered if I was the athletic type."
Barb said, "Well, I hope you have fun. *Mumbles* Even though it's highly unlikely you'll win."
Riff heard that, "I don't think I will win. I just want to run."
Barb said, "Yeah, but I'd probably win if I entered."
Riff said, "Probably."
Barb took that a little personally, "What does that mean?"
Riff answered, "I'm saying there's a lot of Trolls in this marathon. There's, like, a 10% chance you'll win...or something."
Barb said, "Perhaps. But, at least, I would beat you."
Riff said, "Maybe...or something."
Barb decided, "I guess we'll find out. I'm also signing up for the marathon."
Riff said, "Sounds good. Good luck...or something."
Barb said, "Good luck to you, too, bro."
***
The next day, Barb started training for the marathon next week.
She started running around Volcano Rock City.
However, she easily got tired.
Just then, Poppy came by to visit.
She was a little confused at the sight of Barb suddenly out of breath.
She asked, "Hey, Barb. What-What's up?"
Barb answered, "Training."
"Training? For what?"
Barb explained how she signed up for the marathon and Poppy made a small suggestion.
She said, "You know, you could see Delta Dawn and ask her to be your coach. She's really good when it comes to running. She certainly showed me that one time we broke out of jail."
Barb thought and said, "Actually...that's not a bad idea."
***
Barb went to Lonesome Flats and asked Delta.
Delta asked, "Why do you want me to be your coach?"
Barb explained, "Because everyone knows you're one of the hardest working Trolls in Trollstopia. Please?"
Delta thought and said, "It probably won't be easy...but I'll do it."
Barb said, "Good. When do we start?"
Delta answered, "Meet me in the Pop Village stadium tomorrow. We'll start training there."
Barb agreed and went back to Volcano Rock City.
As she got into bed that night, she thought about how sure she was the training would go so well.
