10 Reasons to Love Triathlon
by rchackman
1. You do not have to dry yourself off from a swim before getting on your bike. The Wind and Sun will do that for you.
2. You can eat whatever you want during long runs and long rides. On second thought, afterwards as well because you “earned” it.
3. You have a decent excuse for not attending that dinner party you were invited to.
4. You find yourself keeping so much equipment in your car that you are prepared to swim, bike or run at any time and anywhere.
5. People think you might be nuts and generally do not want to bother you.
6. You get to wake up for races in the middle of the night. On a Saturday or Sunday nonetheless!
7. The smell of chlorine becomes a part of your “essence”.
8. You form a special bond with your bike seat. Kind of a love-hate relationship. It’s complicated.
9. Runner’s high.
10. You get to spend a decent amount of time swimming, biking and running in the great outdoors.
Amen. Great list
# 7 is my favorite. You are missed at this months HITS Ironman race. Let’s go bro!
#2 is definitely what keeps me going
haha. #2 is definitely one of the major perks of the multisport lifestyle !
Great list! I’ve been contemplating trying a triathlon for a while. They sound pretty great.
DO IT ! I fell in love with triathlon 4 years ago. Our relationship is still going strong
Have you chiseled these into stone yet? You know… the “Iron Man Thou Shalt” list. Great list!
Hahahahah. Thanks! Great idea for a similar post. You may see “Ten Commandments of Triathlon” soon
Great Post! Never tried it myself, but how can anyone argue with a list like that! A triathlon might be in my future!
LMAO @ 7 & 8! Great post!
Well said. Number 10 is what I’m all about. As a novice marathoner, I haven’t tried any triathlons but I am encouraged. Who knows, maybe an Ironman or two.
I don’t think I will ever be up for a triathlon, but can agree with #2 and #3 for half marathon training. Cheers to doing things many people don’t have the courage to seeing through.
Some day – I have dreamed of being in a marathon.
Although no where near triathlon, just loved your
Post.
Love the list! #5 is all the more reason to keep moving…
Yes it is!
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Great list. Couple of these made me laugh. I need to work on my very own,list.