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It's a sickness... It really is.
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 2013-08-27 1:31 PM |
 239  |  Subject: It's a sickness... It really is.I'm not sure how I caught the bug in May. Really, at the time I knew of no one that had done a tri and I hadn't swum (swam? swimmed?) since middle school or really biked since high school. I am now fully feverish. Last Saturday I finished my 2nd and "last" race of the summer. Not knowing what to do with myself, I have signed up for a "short" course tri in a week-and-a-half. What kind of disease is this? Feeling good that I got up before the a$$-crack of dawn to swim, loving the sweat pouring off me after run workouts in the summer heat, liking the spandex look, lurking on BT at all hours, wishing I wasn't balding so I could shoot for the hairdo on LB's avatar... Is there no cure? Will it never end??? I hope not cuz it's kinda fun and there could be worse things I do with my time. |
| 2013-08-27 1:37 PM in reply to: dbrook1 |
Regular 328 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. I feel ya.... I have my last tri in September and am wondering what live is going to be like after that. |
| 2013-08-27 2:56 PM in reply to: dbrook1 |
Pro 5169  Burbs | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. Nope, no cure  |
| 2013-08-27 3:08 PM in reply to: ettringite23 |
Expert 1224 Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. Originally posted by ettringite23 I feel ya.... I have my last tri in September and am wondering what live is going to be like after that. That was me during 2011 and 2012. Then for some crazy reason I signed up for IMAZ 2013. Now I have a tri this weekend and 11 weeks later I jump into Tempe Town Lake. Not sure what is worse. Being done in September or having to do all my late October / Early November workouts in the pool, on the Dread Mill, and on the God Forsaken Trainer... I don't believe it's a disease. I believe we are all insane. |
| 2013-08-27 3:55 PM in reply to: dbrook1 |
| 106 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. Also being from MN, we do have a few winter running events and a few indoor tris to feed your addiction over the winter training season. Sincerely, The Enabler |
| 2013-08-27 4:13 PM in reply to: TrBeau17 |
| 15 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. I'm in the same boat, never swam or biked really since grade school. Then I signed up and I love it. Like you said, I can't think of a better habit! |
| 2013-08-27 4:24 PM in reply to: AGSTL |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. a good knee injury will cure it |
| 2013-08-27 7:12 PM in reply to: BuckHamilton |
| 239 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is.
Ouch! Tough love! I'd rather not have another knee surgery, but even if I did, I don't know that it would be an actual cure so much as a short remission. |
| 2013-08-27 8:07 PM in reply to: dbrook1 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. Originally posted by dbrook1
Ouch! Tough love! I'd rather not have another knee surgery, but even if I did, I don't know that it would be an actual cure so much as a short remission. I've struggled with ITB and back problems for a year. It may have lowered the fever but its wasn't the cure. Glad you are loving your new passion! And guess what - it gets even better during your second season! |
| 2013-08-27 11:36 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. Originally posted by BuckHamilton a good knee injury will cure it I had knee surgery today......I don't expect it will cure anything when it comes to an active lifestyle. Funny deal....I got asked today over and over about medications that I may take....at 53 I need none. No BP meds, no cholesterol meds, no anything. Apparently that makes me an exception.....like many of us. Today was surgery #6 comprising neck and back for disc issues, knees, hernias.....all workout induced injuries over the past 30 years. I wouldn't trade any of them for a lifestyle that included being medicated for anything. I look forward to being back in the pool in 2 weeks, on the bike in 4 weeks, and running in 6. I choose this over a life on the couch........it's not a sickness, it's living! Edited by Left Brain 2013-08-27 11:37 PM |
| 2013-08-28 1:26 AM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: It's a sickness... It really is. Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by BuckHamilton a good knee injury will cure it I had knee surgery today......I don't expect it will cure anything when it comes to an active lifestyle. Funny deal....I got asked today over and over about medications that I may take....at 53 I need none. No BP meds, no cholesterol meds, no anything. Apparently that makes me an exception.....like many of us. Today was surgery #6 comprising neck and back for disc issues, knees, hernias.....all workout induced injuries over the past 30 years. I wouldn't trade any of them for a lifestyle that included being medicated for anything. I look forward to being back in the pool in 2 weeks, on the bike in 4 weeks, and running in 6. I choose this over a life on the couch........it's not a sickness, it's living! Glad to hear surgery went well. Hope you heal up fast and can get back out there soon. Edited by popsracer 2013-08-28 1:27 AM |
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