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29 Things Triathletes Absolutely Love
Written by
Elizabeth Grimsley
Triathletes are a quirky group of athletes. But in the end, we’re not too particular when it comes to pleasing us. Because after all, three sports in one means three times as many things to love, right?
2. Short poo-queues.
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Because we have other things to do than stand in line for the porta potty.
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Why excel at one sport when you can be average at three?
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How else will people know you're a triathlete when you're driving around town?!
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We get teary just thinking about it.
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Your Next Race10. Building playlists for your long runs.
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Because a perfect mix of tunes makes the miles fly by.
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Your Next Race12. Checking out your race photos a few weeks later to see how good you looked out there.
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#FinisherFaces
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How will anyone know how great you did without adequate proof?
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Your Next Race17. A race with a down channel swim.
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Anything to make that dreaded first leg easier, amirite?
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It basically turns us into race cars. And who wouldn't want to slice through the air like a racecar?
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Over, and over, and over… We're just proud, OK?
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And your life will never be the same as before you did your first tri.
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So many hot dogs, so little time. Also beer. And pizza. Did we mention burritos?
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Because when you're about to race for an hour or 10, why walk further than you have to?
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Yes, I do need a new $700 wetsuit thankyouverymuch.
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Your Next Race27. Sensing the excitement of a first-timer.
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And wishing you could be back there again, too.
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Your Next Race28. Race day volunteers.
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The race literally wouldn't be happening without them, and you might not finish without their cheers of support.
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Your Next Race29. The relief and total elation that washes over you when you cross the finish line.
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Because after all the hours of training, obstacles along the way and putting 200 percent effort into your race, you FINALLY did it. OMG WHY AM I CRYING RIGHT NOW?!