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 2008-02-06 9:43 PM |
Member 208  Williamsburg VA |  Subject: When Did You Become a Triathlete?Question............ When did you become comfortable referring to yourself as a triathlete? I am starting my third season and have completed a hand full of sprints and a couple of Olys. First season I was in the bottom 25% of my age group. Last year improved to near middle of the pack (not quite there, I hope get over the hump this year). I am still not comfortable refering to myself as a triathlete. I just have this feeling that I haven't earned the title yet. |
| 2008-02-06 9:44 PM in reply to: #1198400 |
Pro 4612  MA | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I am a triathlete the day I completed my first sprint. |
| 2008-02-06 9:47 PM in reply to: #1198401 |
Expert 708 work, road, bike, pool | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? after my second... the first time i was competing in a triathlon the second i finished i was a triathlete |
| 2008-02-06 9:49 PM in reply to: #1198400 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? The second after I crossed my first triathlon finish line I became one. I knew it already but everyone that thought I couldn't do it believed then. |
| 2008-02-06 10:45 PM in reply to: #1198400 |
| Regular 110 North Tonawanda NY | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I dont know if I can call myself I triathlete yet, maybe after I finish(hopefully) my HIM. Ive only done one triathlon so I guess I am a triathlete. |
| 2008-02-07 4:22 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Champion 9430  No excuses! | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? after my first HIM I started to feel like one |
| 2008-02-07 6:09 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Extreme Veteran 461 Minnesota | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I haven't even done a triathlon yet, but consider myself a triathlete because, well, I am currently training for 3 sports. The race is just what pulls them all together, the training process is what makes people athletes. |
| 2008-02-07 8:19 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Expert 1158 A Husker stuck in VA | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? As soon as I crossed the line in my first Triathlon (Sprint). Mind you, I ensure when I tell someone that I am a Triahlete I let them know I haven't done an Ironman as eveyone seems to associate the two. |
| 2008-02-07 8:21 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Extreme Veteran 503 Lapel | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? after my 2nd Sprint. The 1st time I was just a guy testing my athletic abilities for fun.. although others said I was, I didn't "feel" like a triathlete. The 2nd one I had more than 2 weeks to train for it and a nagging desire to plan ahead for more  |
| 2008-02-07 8:39 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Extreme Veteran 909 Westchester, NY | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I started with a few Du's just to see if i could .. then tried a tri.. and bang.. hooked after the first .. that was 3 years ago.. |
| 2008-02-07 8:40 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
| Extreme Veteran 398 Charlotte,NC | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? Does it really matter???? Anybody can finish a triathlon race and can call themselves a triathlete. There are races out there with 200 meter pool swim and a very short bike and run. It is not a big deal. |
| 2008-02-07 8:45 AM in reply to: #1198741 |
Champion 5117 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? doubleplay - 2008-02-07 8:40 AM Does it really matter???? Anybody can finish a triathlon race and can call themselves a triathlete. There are races out there with 200 meter pool swim and a very short bike and run. It is not a big deal. I beg to differ. |
| 2008-02-07 8:55 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I'm started to feel comfortable referring to myself as a Triathlete. Finishing a triathlon doesn't make someone a Triathlete imo. Train everyday, embracing the people of the sport both professionals AND amatures, suporting companies in the sport, having the sport become your lifestyle...that is what makes someone a triathlete. All my opinion.... Disclaimer: I think I've done about 10 sprints/olympics, 2 1/2 IM, and 1 IM. |
| 2008-02-07 9:06 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I became a triathlete the moment I made the decision to train for one. I was comfortable in calling my self a triathlete after finishing my first race. |
| 2008-02-07 9:14 AM in reply to: #1198741 |
Expert 708 work, road, bike, pool | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? doubleplay - 2008-02-07 8:40 AM Does it really matter???? Anybody can finish a triathlon race and can call themselves a triathlete. There are races out there with 200 meter pool swim and a very short bike and run. It is not a big deal. I haven't even done a triathlon yet, but consider myself a triathlete because, well, I am currently training for 3 sports. The race is just what pulls them all together, the training process is what makes people athletes. a Triathlete is some one who takes the sport as a way of life. a baseball player is not a baseball player if he goes to a field and thows and takes batting pratice... you have to compete in the sport to be considered a baseball player. just the same as competing in a triathlon. True Triathletes are not going to do a pool swim and stationary bike and treadmill run and consider tehm selves a triathlete? you have to be able to train every day as well as compete to the higest level you are able. Edited by tri-dg 2008-02-07 9:15 AM |
| 2008-02-07 9:23 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Pro 3906 Libertyville, IL | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? Not that the label really means tons, but maybe when I started getting comfortable wearing a speedo to the pool (they are modest ones though). |
| 2008-02-07 9:25 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? No, it really doesn't matter at all ........ When someone asks you, "What are you doing this weekend?" And you answer, "I'm running Saturday morning and going for a bike ride on Sunday." They're like, "Why?" And you answer, "I'm training for a [insert distance] triathlon." They go, "Oh, that's cool, I've watched one of those on TV!" And you're like, "Yeah, that's an Ironman, I'm not doing one of those yet [unless you are]." That person is going to call you a triathlete from then on more than likely ........ If you do not need to hold a professional license for something then you can legally call yourself anything you want. I hold a professional license and can call myself an architect - those who don't "can't" because there are life safety and legal implications to it. Calling yourself a triathlete doesn't have any implications at all unless you are on a training run/ride/swim with other athletes who then try to kick your azz in a testosterone laden one-up-fest ......... |
| 2008-02-07 9:25 AM in reply to: #1198829 |
COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? jszat - 2008-02-07 9:23 AM Not that the label really means tons, but maybe when I started getting comfortable wearing a speedo to the pool (they are modest ones though). Dude, you know you wish you could hammock up with the bun splitter speedo. |
| 2008-02-07 9:26 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? tri'n - 2008-02-06 9:43 PM Question............ When did you become comfortable referring to yourself as a triathlete? I am starting my third season and have completed a hand full of sprints and a couple of Olys. First season I was in the bottom 25% of my age group. Last year improved to near middle of the pack (not quite there, I hope get over the hump this year). I am still not comfortable refering to myself as a triathlete. I just have this feeling that I haven't earned the title yet. I feel the same way. Because I'm not an amazing athlete, I feel weird calling myself a triathlete. Technically I am... because swim/bike/run all together in a race... but I always have this mental image of what a triathlete is. A lean, muscular person whose body screams... athlete! That just isn't me. As I have moved up in distance, I feel a bit more comfortable with calling myself one... but I will always feel like I'm missing the mark. |
| 2008-02-07 9:29 AM in reply to: #1198752 |
Sneaky Slow 8694 Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? sesh - 2008-02-07 9:45 AM doubleplay - 2008-02-07 8:40 AM Does it really matter???? Anybody can finish a triathlon race and can call themselves a triathlete. There are races out there with 200 meter pool swim and a very short bike and run. It is not a big deal. I beg to differ. ah, never mind. misinterpreted. my bad. Edited by newleaf 2008-02-07 9:46 AM |
| 2008-02-07 9:32 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
Champion 7547 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? I'm still fakin' it! |
| 2008-02-07 9:34 AM in reply to: #1198400 |
| Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? Depends on who's asking, I guess! At work, I'm a triathlete - and people think I'm nuts. To my friends, including my triathlete friends who are way better than I am, I'm a triathlete. To random people I meet, most likely I'm a triathlete. Unless they themselves are triathletes and are super-hard-core and look like they could kick my a$$; then perhaps, I wouldn't call myself a 'triathlete' per se. I might say that I "do" them and train for them. |
| 2008-02-07 9:38 AM in reply to: #1198741 |
COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? doubleplay - 2008-02-07 8:40 AM Does it really matter???? Anybody can finish a triathlon race and can call themselves a triathlete. There are races out there with 200 meter pool swim and a very short bike and run. It is not a big deal. Yeah, you’re right, not a big deal. You know, except to those people who had a sedentary life, were never the athletic type, didn’t have to confidence to think they could AND changed all that thinking, entered a race, trained for it, and experienced the JOY of finishing and now KNOW they can and keep at it. MIGHT be a HUGE deal for those people. |
| 2008-02-07 9:41 AM in reply to: #1198834 |
Pro 3906 Libertyville, IL | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? tupuppy - 2008-02-07 9:25 AM jszat - 2008-02-07 9:23 AM Not that the label really means tons, but maybe when I started getting comfortable wearing a speedo to the pool (they are modest ones though). Dude, you know you wish you could hammock up with the bun splitter speedo. Thats when I call myself hardcore triathlete and/or gigolo. |
| 2008-02-07 9:48 AM in reply to: #1198752 |
Master 3019 West Jordan, UT | Subject: RE: When Did You Become a Triathlete? sesh - 2008-02-07 7:45 AM doubleplay - 2008-02-07 8:40 AM Does it really matter???? Anybody can finish a triathlon race and can call themselves a triathlete. There are races out there with 200 meter pool swim and a very short bike and run. It is not a big deal. I beg to differ. Nah, as I understand it, this site is pretty much created with the premise that anyone can finish a triathlon. I agree, pretty much anyone CAN finish a tri. Do they? No. Almost anyone could get a doctorate if they put in the long hours, but most don't. That the difference. I will agree that the label is pretty much irrelevant. There will always be someone faster or more "hardcore" than you. If there isn't, then wait a few weeks. Just do your thing and stop worrying about what people call you and what to call yourself. Don't worry if you "qualify" to be called a triathlete.
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