2 posts tagged “triathlon”

I was thinking today why I love triathlon.  What the heck is it in me that says, “triathlon is fun!"?

I love knowing my body is in shape and pushing its limits.

I love pushing myself on the intricacies’ of my stride and stroke during the off-season.

I love the feeling of exiting the swim and entering a transition area completely full of bikes.

I love how fast I can fly up a hill with effort and how swiftly I can take descent with minimal effort.

I love passing people on the run, the bike and the swim.

I love the feeling at the end of a race where you gave it 150% but you would repeat it in an hour because it was that amazing.  It really was.  You have no idea.

I think the thing I love most about triathlon is that it’s a journey to go from competent to excellent.  I’m between the two and that’s what keeps me going.

That, and my killer playlist on my ipod (I’ll post that later).

G’night!

Once the training passes base phase, over halfway through the life of my running flats, I become a little edgy.  Part of this is because at that point I have put a lot of effort, time and thought into all of my training and anything that might derail that would then come at a cost.  Another part of this is that I'm nervous with anticipation.  I'm already smelling the neoprene of a wetsuit before the swim, the sunscreen sweat, I can feel the hot air across my body on the run... I know what I'm in for.  I know it takes time and patience and planning.  I'm ready.  Bring it on.