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TOTW: A need for creed.
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 2008-09-16 2:13 PM |
Master  1404   Atlanta, Ga |  Subject: TOTW: A need for creed.I've looked, and one doesn't appear to exist. so, we need a creed. A Triathlete's creed. Creeds are like mission statements, but for individuals or teams. There are religious and non religious creeds alike. A creed is basically an affirmation of a system of beliefs. A definition pulled from the net is below. Creed: any system of principles or beliefs Now lets look at a sample: "A runner's Creed : I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best." —Ken Doherty. That creed is pretty mundane, but when it comes down to it, it says it all, right? I mean that could be the triathlete's creed.. but we need more creativity than that. I'm thinking 3 to 5 sentences. Something that defines the sport, the rigors, the personal sacrafices, the personal challenges, the anticipation and anxiety of the swim, the mental comfort of the bike, the physical challenge of the run, the glory of the finish.. all that and more, in three to 5 sentences. The shorter, the better. So create with those thoughts in mind. Don't come up with your own new creed every time. If you want to use part of something that was already posted, use it. Think of this as a collaboration. Line out words you don't like.. basically, build from a foundation. We'll see if we can come together to agree on the final product. Once we're done, we'll publish it as the official Triathlete's creed... credited to: The Georgia BT forumers.  Who's up to the challenge, and who wants to start? |
| 2008-09-16 2:19 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Champion 6962   Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. Cross the finish line or get an Ambulance Ride. Anything else is an excuse. |
| 2008-09-16 2:26 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Veteran 121 Atlanta | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. I like this quote: "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to almost try one more time." Thomas Edison |
| 2008-09-16 3:33 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Elite 3658 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. I didn't come this far to quit. |
| 2008-09-16 3:47 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. ok.. so those are quotes or mottos, but not quite a defining Triathlete Creed. Could take some parts of some of those and add them together... I'll try to start something. Triathlete's Creed: With a strong sense of self, I am one with the water and one with the land, I train with pupose, I train.... |
| 2008-09-16 4:14 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. "I train to prepare for success; the best that I can give on that race day." |
| 2008-09-16 7:50 PM in reply to: #1678214 |
Regular 155 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. I believe the great Winston Churchill said: We shall go on to the end, we shall not walk in France, we shall not walk on the seas and oceans, we shall not walk with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall not walk on the beaches, we shall not walk on the landing grounds, we shall not walk in the fields and in the streets, we shall not walk in the hills; we shall never surrender... Sorry, I couldn't help myself. |
| 2008-09-16 8:11 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Pro 3883 Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. Didn't really care for any of their songs..... |
| 2008-09-16 9:21 PM in reply to: #1677878 |
Master 1730 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. I like my Lance quote as a contribution to the creed...see below |
| 2008-09-17 9:23 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. Walking during a triathlon is unacceptable Sorry. Wrong thread. (ducks and runs out of the forum) |
| 2008-09-17 9:29 AM in reply to: #1678566 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. bmadd - 2008-09-16 8:50 PM I believe the great Winston Churchill said: We shall go on to the end, we shall not walk in France, we shall not walk on the seas and oceans, we shall not walk with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall not walk on the beaches, we shall not walk on the landing grounds, we shall not walk in the fields and in the streets, we shall not walk in the hills; we shall never surrender... Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Heh.. that goes under last weeks TOTW. |
| 2008-09-17 9:59 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Master 1888 Winder, GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. I don't do triathlons for fame, glory or money. I swim, bike and run because I can. I will do my best and regardless of the final outcome, I know it's more about the journey than the destination. This is the best I could come up with. I have too many jumbled thoughts in my head to put it together in just the right way but you guys get the idea. |
| 2008-09-17 11:14 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. I like this.. maybe a not so cliche version of it. Journey / destination is too common, but I like the statement it's making. "I will do my best and regardless of the final outcome, I know it's more about the journey than the destination." Creed so far. One with the water, one with the land. I train with determination, on a quest to understand. Understand my limits, build on my strengths, someone finish this next sentence.. avoid common cliches.. try to transition it to race, include ethics / honor.. we'll end the creed with I swim, Bike, Run, and I am, A Triathlete. or something like that. |
| 2008-09-17 11:19 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Veteran 210 Knoxville | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. Here's my shot at it. The rank does not result in glory, the glory results from the effort. We live this sport because we can not accept the status quo. We live this sport because effort matters. We live this sport because it provides us the following purpose: to never give up. |
| 2008-09-17 11:39 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Veteran 210 Knoxville | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. Adding on to Ron's creed: One with the water, one with the land. I train with determination, on a quest to understand. Understand my limits, build on my strengths, push hard for every minute, crossing the finish line at length. I do this for the glory, the glory comes from within. My rank does not matter, it is for purpose that I’m driven. |
| 2008-09-17 11:50 AM in reply to: #1679732 |
Pro 4216 Sous Mon Diadème | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. atl_runner - 2008-09-17 12:14 PM I like this.. maybe a not so cliche version of it. Journey / destination is too common, but I like the statement it's making. "I will do my best and regardless of the final outcome, I know it's more about the journey than the destination." Creed so far. One with the water, one with the land. I train with determination, on a quest to understand. Understand my limits, build on my strengths, someone finish this next sentence.. avoid common cliches.. try to transition it to race, include ethics / honor.. we'll end the creed with I swim, Bike, Run, and I am, A Triathlete. or something like that. Reminds me of the Life Time Fitness triathlon ads that say "I am a doctor... I am a triathlete", "I am a teacher... I am a triathlete." I actually always wonder about the ones that ended up on the cutting room floor... "I am a narcissist... I am a triathlete..." or "I am a felon... I am a triathlete." I'll play... I think the whole "one with" sounds very cliche, too, but then again, I think a lot of these sorts of things do. It's the nature of them, to some extent. The rhyme (land/understand) makes it too cutesy for my personal taste. Here goes: I train in water and on land. I train with purpose, on a quest for understanding. Understanding of myself, my strengths and my limits. I race with determination and self-awareness, overcoming obstacles, both physical and mental, to cross the finish line with strength and integrity. I swim, I bike, I run. I am a triathlete. |
| 2008-09-19 8:43 AM in reply to: #1679829 |
Veteran 224 Cumming, GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. A little inspiration: http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8cf08faca5dd9ea45513 (damn! I cried when I watched this (and this wasn't my first time)) I love this story. I am a triathlete because every day is a gift from God. Every stroke, step and breath matters. When I reach out to push my limits and be the best that I can, I am fulfilled. Edited by abbagej 2008-09-19 8:43 AM |
| 2008-09-19 9:23 AM in reply to: #1679829 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. mila - 2008-09-17 12:50 PM I train in water and on land. I train with purpose, on a quest for understanding. Understanding of myself, my strengths and my limits. I race with determination and self-awareness, overcoming obstacles, both physical and mental, to cross the finish line with strength and integrity. I swim, I bike, I run. I am a triathlete. I like that and agree about the 'one with'. It's easy to go over the top when thinking about something that should be inspirational or at least motivational. A few more refinements, and we'll be there. If we don't get a final product by the end of the day, we'll revise this thread as a TOTW in a month or so.. Great things take time to develop.. Who can modify, add to, the quoted Creed above to take it to the next level? |
| 2008-09-19 9:55 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Veteran 224 Cumming, GA | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. How about some free word association to get the ol' creative juices going? When I think Triathlon, I think of... excellence... determination.... |
| 2008-09-19 11:46 AM in reply to: #1677878 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: TOTW: A need for creed. back on track.. |
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