three-peat

You might be a triathlete if...

When asked how old you are, you answer 25-29

You think it's natural to do your business behind a tree.

You think a marathon is a cool down. 

You participate in the corporate race just to increase your bike speed. 

You go for an extra lap after completing the city-wide 5k to make it an adequate training day. 

Your wife is not worried you left for your run 2 hours ago. 

Your "cologne" you wear to work is called chlorine. 

You consider sugar water, goo, and salt tablets proper nutrition. 

You clean your bike more than your car. 

You know what a 'fartlek' is and say it with a straight face.

You never round up or down milage when asked how far you ran, because 0.1 is important too.  

You have a $4,000 bike strapped to your $2,000 car.

You consider Clif bars as one of the four food groups.

You can't decide which Zoot t-shirt to wear to your race registration.

You've peed on yourself by choice.

You've asked, "Does this spandex make my butt look big?"

{and lastly and most importantly...}

Nobody believes you when you say, "never again!"

This could not be more true. I believe last May, after finishing his second Ironman and shuffling out of the medical tent with an IV, Tate said we would take a year off. {I say "we" because we both participate- he trains, sweats and dry heaves, while I worry, pray and clap until my hands are numb. It's a team effort.} Well, that "year" lasted a short 8 months. These triathletes are hungry for more swimming, more running, more biking, more sweating, more exhaustion, and more thrill. Only one thing can fill this craving...

It's official, Tate and Dad are now registered for Ironman Texas 2013. 

We are going for a THREE-PEAT, people! 

Some of us were excited...

While some were nervous, but still supportive like any good wife would be...

And others just wanted a belly rub...she doesn't ask for much in life. 

Let the fun begin! Ironman Texas. The Woodlands, Texas. May, 18, 2013. 

See you there!

"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”  -Ralph Waldo Emerson