I don't know why, but lately I feel like my life is like one of those posters that says you know you're a ___________ when... Since I have been plagued with what I am pretty sure is food poisoning I've had some time to write mine down.
You know you are a triathlete when...
You calculate how fast you should be running every interval pace to try and perform at your goal pace
You have at least one toenail missing or a black toenail, otherwise you just aren't working hard enough
You can't just own one pair of running shoes because there are shoes for trails, shoes for the track, shoes to alternate between so they don't get too many miles, shoes for the gym, cycling shoes, fins
You begin to calculate your calories in liquid, powder or gel form
You plan your routes based on where there is a port-o-potty or water fountain just in case
You decide whether you are going out or staying in based on how many miles your training schedule says you should run, swim, or bike
You spend most/all of your fashion allowance on workout attire
You trick yourself into running further by promising yourself some fatty reward (CUPCAKES are always worth a few more miles no matter the pain)
You think 8a.m. is sleeping in and 9a.m. is just wasting the day away
Your best friend is a stick of anti-chafe or a tube of chamois butter
You often shower 2 or even 3 times a day pending your workout schedule
You are outdoors in shorts when it is 60 degrees or colder outside because once you warm-up you know you'll overheat
You think of hitting the pool in terms of laps instead of cannonballs or pina coladas
You understand a new language made up of scull, drag, pace, cadence, fartlek, etc.
You pride yourself on skills like how fast you can change a tire or how quick you put your running shoes on in transition
You sometimes feel as though rest day is just a suggestion instead of part of your training plan
You have nightmares about forgetting your race day gear at home, getting sick race week, or getting a flat tire
Sometimes your sick days conveniently follow race days....
There are probably many I have forgotten, but this is what I think when I think triathlon season, and I'm EXCITED!
So what did I forget?
You know you are a triathlete when...
You calculate how fast you should be running every interval pace to try and perform at your goal pace
You have at least one toenail missing or a black toenail, otherwise you just aren't working hard enough
You can't just own one pair of running shoes because there are shoes for trails, shoes for the track, shoes to alternate between so they don't get too many miles, shoes for the gym, cycling shoes, fins
You begin to calculate your calories in liquid, powder or gel form
You plan your routes based on where there is a port-o-potty or water fountain just in case
You decide whether you are going out or staying in based on how many miles your training schedule says you should run, swim, or bike
You spend most/all of your fashion allowance on workout attire
You trick yourself into running further by promising yourself some fatty reward (CUPCAKES are always worth a few more miles no matter the pain)
You think 8a.m. is sleeping in and 9a.m. is just wasting the day away
Your best friend is a stick of anti-chafe or a tube of chamois butter
You often shower 2 or even 3 times a day pending your workout schedule
You are outdoors in shorts when it is 60 degrees or colder outside because once you warm-up you know you'll overheat
You think of hitting the pool in terms of laps instead of cannonballs or pina coladas
You understand a new language made up of scull, drag, pace, cadence, fartlek, etc.
You pride yourself on skills like how fast you can change a tire or how quick you put your running shoes on in transition
You sometimes feel as though rest day is just a suggestion instead of part of your training plan
You have nightmares about forgetting your race day gear at home, getting sick race week, or getting a flat tire
Sometimes your sick days conveniently follow race days....
There are probably many I have forgotten, but this is what I think when I think triathlon season, and I'm EXCITED!
So what did I forget?
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