Have you ever thought about WHY you race triathlons? That question
really perplexes people until they’ve actually done one, then the
answers start to fly. And those that have “braved” the Iron-distance
triathlons have an additional set of reasons.
Here are some we’ve heard:
- The training helps keep me in shape.
- I feel better about myself.
- I like working out for a purpose rather than just stay in shape.
- It’s fun!
- I like trying to better my time from the last race.
- I look forward to the race.
- To feed my competitive spirit.
- I don’t necessarily like to race but it feels good when I stop!
- The races help push me to new limits.
- The race itself is a test of my fitness.
- I race to be at my best.
- It’s something most people don’t do.
- Because I like people to think I’m crazy!
- I race because I can’t stop!
- I enjoy the fellowship.
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A Triathlon is concentrated life. The emotions of extreme misery to utter elation and bliss can all be experienced within even a 1 hour event…nothing like it.
When I’m racing I feel like a kid again.
I promised myself that I would be in my best shape by the time I turned 60. I never imagined it would feel this good.
I race triathlons because it helps me stay grounded in life and how I live it. Things often don’t as planned but you power through it with one stroke, one peddle, and one step at a time.