I've been fooled by books that started off like the hare in the fabled race, and, just like in the fable, took a nap after the first couple laps. (jamigold.com)
Since we really couldn't afford to come in too, too early to address the problem, we suffered for a couple laps as I labored to keep the car off the wall. (si.com)
Or if I decided I wanted to swim a couple laps in my pool, that's what I went for. (tritawn.com)