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 2012-07-13 12:36 PM |
Extreme Veteran 406 |  Subject: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about:1) Winning - finishing is winning. 2) Having the coolest gear - LOL...will never happen 3) Not looking stupid - daily occourance anyway, why should that stop during a race? 4) Not asking for help with my stupid wetsuit cord - Triathletes are by and large so helpful and positive. 5) Looking cool and collected at the finish line. - Now I raise my arms like I won.
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| 2012-07-13 12:37 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Extreme Veteran 856   Detroit, Michigan | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: I thought your post was going to be about things like having a clean house, cooking dinner every night... =D |
| 2012-07-13 12:44 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
| Extreme Veteran 406 | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: 6) Cleaning my house 7) Shaving - my face, that is... 8) Taco Bell 9) Politics 10) Religion ..better? |
| 2012-07-13 12:44 PM in reply to: #4310100 |
Veteran 347 Atlanta | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: I was thinking the same thing. |
| 2012-07-13 12:45 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Bodaggit - 2012-07-13 10:36 AM 2) Having the coolest gear - LOL...will never happen A HUGE +1 on this one. My tri bike is a old titanium round-tubed frame from the early 90's with 650 wheels, and I'll keep on racing that until one of us is in the grave. Fancy carbon, hidden cables, all that hoo-haw doesn't mean much to me -- the engine still drives it, and the bike I have is the most comfortable tri bike I've ever been on. And I'm also big on reliability instead of light weight. You have to get to the finish line before you can win. Other things that aren't important: * Heart rate training. * Speed work. * Finisher's medals (or even AG place medals, for that matter). * Race expos. * "Destination" races. * Anything WTC. |
| 2012-07-13 12:46 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Bodaggit - 2012-07-13 1:36 PM 1) Winning - finishing is winning. 2) Having the coolest gear - LOL...will never happen 3) Not looking stupid - daily occourance anyway, why should that stop during a race? 4) Not asking for help with my stupid wetsuit cord - Triathletes are by and large so helpful and positive. 5) Looking cool and collected at the finish line. - Now I raise my arms like I won. Good list man! |
| 2012-07-13 12:48 PM in reply to: #4310100 |
Member 560 Utah | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Miles around Midtown - 2012-07-13 5:37 AM I thought your post was going to be about things like having a clean house, cooking dinner every night... =D Yeah, but not like I can use tri as an excuse, I have never really cared I agree with what the OP said, you just go to do your best and I am less worried about what people think. I used to think that I had to PR EVERY race I did, or it was a sign of failure on my part. I haven't PR'd in awhile, and I am still having a blast and can walk away pleased at the end of every race. |
| 2012-07-13 12:57 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Expert 932 Chandler, AZ | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Madden's NFL football new releases Fantasy Football Clean water bottles My house not looking like a locker room Catching my favorite shows on DVR 8+ hours of sleep Looking buff
I still care about looking cool and getting my finisher medals |
| 2012-07-13 12:59 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Elite 3515  Romeoville, Il | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: I'll play!
Xbox Television Junk Food Alcohol My wife's family Edited by Meulen 2012-07-13 1:00 PM |
| 2012-07-13 1:06 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
| Extreme Veteran 406 | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: I still love alcohol...is that bad? |
| 2012-07-13 1:26 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Elite 3277 Minnetonka | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Fishing for encouragement and compliments on my facebook page about me doing triathlons and triathlon training...
Wait, I take that back, that's still important to me... |
| 2012-07-13 1:42 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Veteran 293 Somewhere training in Rocklin, CA | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Alcohol is no longer important but beer doesn't count. It's either a supplement, food, or AG Version of an Award depending upon one's perspective. |
| 2012-07-13 1:43 PM in reply to: #4310109 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Bodaggit - 2012-07-13 12:44 PM 6) Cleaning my house 7) Shaving - my face, that is... 8) Taco Bell 9) Politics 10) Religion ..better? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!? SLAP!! GET IT TOGETHER MAN! Edited by Asalzwed 2012-07-13 1:46 PM |
| 2012-07-13 1:45 PM in reply to: #4310100 |
| 43 | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Miles around Midtown - 2012-07-13 12:37 PMI thought your post was going to be about things like having a clean house, cooking dinner every night... =D Hah, I'd choose the cleaning lady over a new pair of carbon wheels any day. Guess I'm not hard core  |
| 2012-07-13 1:47 PM in reply to: #4310161 |
Elite 3515 Romeoville, Il | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Bodaggit - 2012-07-13 1:06 PM I still love alcohol...is that bad?
I don't judge! |
| 2012-07-13 1:49 PM in reply to: #4310258 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Asalzwed - 2012-07-13 11:43 AM Bodaggit - 2012-07-13 12:44 PM 6) Cleaning my house 7) Shaving - my face, that is... 8) Taco Bell 9) Politics 10) Religion ..better? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!? SLAP!! GET IT TOGETHER MAN! THANK YOU... I will never give up the bell. |
| 2012-07-13 1:54 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Extreme Veteran 486 Syracuse, NY | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: strength training the looks from people when I order an appetizer and 2 entrees and the bartender says "Is this to go?" and I reply,"Nope, I'll eat it all right here." |
| 2012-07-13 2:08 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Trying to hide the goggle marks when I have to go to work after a swim. The amount of money it costs for massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, etc. Staying up past 10P.
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| 2012-07-13 2:12 PM in reply to: #4310258 |
Extreme Veteran 1001 Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Asalzwed - 2012-07-13 12:43 PM Bodaggit - 2012-07-13 12:44 PM 6) Cleaning my house 7) Shaving - my face, that is... 8) Taco Bell 9) Politics 10) Religion ..better? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!? SLAP!! GET IT TOGETHER MAN!
Taco Bell is essential food after an interval workout! |
| 2012-07-13 2:13 PM in reply to: #4310100 |
Regular 1893 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Miles around Midtown - 2012-07-13 10:37 AM I thought your post was going to be about things like having a clean house, cooking dinner every night... =D Showers..... |
| 2012-07-13 2:13 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
Expert 819 Cincinnati | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Staying up late Spending time on my hair Work....but I try to make it enough of a priority that I stay out of trouble! Naps Speed Shopping for shoes or clothing that I can't swim, bike or run in |
| 2012-07-13 2:23 PM in reply to: #4310133 |
Extreme Veteran 863 West Michigan | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: JasenGuy - 2012-07-13 1:57 PM EA SPORTS makes it easy now not to care about madden or NCAA football. I use to play them during off season but the quality of the game is pathetic. They spend too much money on marketing and not enough on game play. I'm hoping NCAA is better after the amount of god awful reviews they received. Hopefully they hired somebody that actually knows the rules of the game. Madden's NFL football new releases Fantasy Football Clean water bottles My house not looking like a locker room Catching my favorite shows on DVR 8+ hours of sleep Looking buff
I still care about looking cool and getting my finisher medals |
| 2012-07-13 2:27 PM in reply to: #4310266 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Fred... - 2012-07-13 1:45 PM Miles around Midtown - 2012-07-13 12:37 PMI thought your post was going to be about things like having a clean house, cooking dinner every night... =D Hah, I'd choose the cleaning lady over a new pair of carbon wheels any day. Guess I'm not hard core Well that might be ok if she cleans the gear too. |
| 2012-07-13 2:48 PM in reply to: #4310098 |
| Veteran 353 41° 4' 36" N 71° 56' 10" W | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: I no longer give a crap about "tapers" anymore. If I feel like doing some hard workouts the week before the race, I do them. The objective is to have fun and feel wiped out. Then not feel guilty having some beers. |
| 2012-07-13 2:52 PM in reply to: #4310100 |
Master 2770 Central Kansas | Subject: RE: Things that *were* important when I started tri, but now I don't give a crap about: Miles around Midtown - 2012-07-13 12:37 PM I thought your post was going to be about things like having a clean house, cooking dinner every night... =D Ditto. Because I was going to respond, "Anything on television." But, yes, I no longer care about how I look. I wear a headlamp and a reflective when I run at night, and I don't care how the neighbors snicker. Edited by KansasMom 2012-07-13 2:53 PM |
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