This is hilarious!
››› Do you have OED (Obsessive Exercise Disorder)?
by Coach Steve
As we pursue excellence in triathlon events our behavior can become a bit obsessive, especially from the perspective of those who don't participate, but that's what passion for sport is all about. As obsessions go triathlon is not that bad, perhaps a little taxing to family and significant others, but no threat to society as a whole. Consider what we do from the perspective of those not 'addicted' and you should be able to see some humor in it.
"Those who hear not the music think the dancers mad." - Chinese Proverb
Here are the symptoms:
Just one more qualifier and you're sure you'll make it to Kona. Who does this sound like?
Only one workout a day makes you feel guilty. "I'm not like that!"
You called in sick not because you're hung over but because the weather was bad over the weekend and you've got to get that long workout in.
You lie to your friends and family about what you did over the weekend: "I relaxed!" "I would never do this hehehe"
You can accurately assess fitness level by volume of laundry. "I do laundry every other day is that a sign?"
You know the exact weather prediction for any given day, when a storm is coming, what the wind speed is—and most important—from which direction it's blowing.
Your bike(s), wheels, wetsuit, and other miscellaneous tri-gear are worth more than your car. "OH I'M REALLY IN TROUBLE"
A year of entry fees cost more than your car insurance. "Maybe just a little"
You never sleep-in on weekends. "I get a ton of sleep"
You used to eat candy bars and still do, but now they have names that include words like: Power, Balance, Zone, etc. They forgot the Gummi Bears DUH!
Acronyms and numbers like HRM, AT, LT, ATP, OD, 140.6, 70.3 are familiar, and IM does not mean Instant Messenger! "OH YEA"!
You know there's still a band aid at the bottom of lane 3.
The phrases "Swim Meet this Weekend," and "Annual Maintenance Shutdown" stress you out.
You forgot how to tie shoe laces. "Thank gosh I wear old shoes to P.T. in or I would have"
You know all the kilometer to mile conversions by heart.
Spending another $1000 on your bike to shave a few seconds off your 40k time is well worth it.
You plan your race season a year in advance and log on at midnight with your credit card ready.
You used to make fun of people wearing Lycra, now you think it looks cool. :)
You look forward to getting older (aging up = less competition)!
This is so funny! Who does this sound like? ALL OF US!! :)
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