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Awesome question! And it sounds like everybody has an opinion on the subject. I heard a family member saying ‘absolutely no’ and a close friend say ‘definitely yes’. I asked Diana, my personal goddess of all things fitness. She said that yes, I should. This response was bit superficial (I didn’t expect more – it was mid-training chatting), so I thought I should check.

So maybe this is more about injury than illness, but I think it expresses the sentiment of many athletes. But now that we got our chuckle, let’s get back to the merit of the issue.

I found one guy saying that being sick is ‘your body is out of balance and you need to ask yourself what is it trying to tell you’. I am all for living healthy and stress does make you more susceptible to germs, but sometimes you just get sick. No amount of ‘why me???’ thinking and attitude will help. So let’s move on…

Exercise is known to have many positive effects for your body, such as boosting your immune system, helping with weight control and many others. However, I have read in LiveStrong that intensive exercise over 90 minutes can depress your immune system a bit. Since this blog is done by a person who goes for very long workouts, it is of concern to me. I recall hearing on some podcast a mention of need for more vitamin C when you are an endurance athlete. However, a quick search yielded a plethora of results talking about how bad vitamin C is for athletes. Since I am not a medical professional, I am backing off this issue… The only conclusion I have to this: be careful about picking up bugs after a long run.

So now let’s talk about the sad situation where you did end up getting sick and are facing a dilemma: should I or shouldn’t I go to the gym? Start by evaluating how sick you are. I am going to assume that if you’re on the death’s door, you aren’t tempted to go for a run…

There are two basic considerations:

Fever

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According to WebMD, if your fever hits 101F (38.3C) – don’t. No further consideration is necessary. Get yourself some chicken noodle soup and go to bed. Entertain yourself by reading my blog posts and checking out cartoons 😉

Neck test

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Are your symptoms below or above the neck? This means that if your illness is limited to your head and throat (like sore throat, sniffles or earache), you are ok to exercise.

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On the other hand, if you have problems such as muscle aches or coughs, sit this one out. All the websites specifically talk about not working out when you have stomach problems. It’s a good point. Of course: who goes for a run when they have diarrhea? Or would you go for a swim when you’re vomiting? Somehow I consider taking a day off for stomach-related illness a no-brainer.

Having said that, if you have any doubts, you should check with a doctor. Or just take a day off – better safe than sorry!

Have you decided you’re ok for your training? Congrats! Let’s talk what you should or shouldn’t do:

Consider your recovery

We all react to illness differently. You know your body best and should listen to it. Doctors are usually a good person to talk to. Ask yourself: will this workout weaken me and prolong the illness or will it raise my body temperature and make me feel better? Give it a thought before heading out the door.

Intensity of training

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I don’t really know what this emoji is supposed to mean, but I think it looks a lot like me when I try to do a tempo run when I’m a bit of the weather. So maybe intense workouts are not winners when you are sick. Choose something easier. Frequent advice: how about yoga instead of spin? I know you don’t want to lose your hard-earned gains. But don’t hurt yourself, either. Go after maintaining your fitness rather than improving it.

Be considerate of others

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Whatever bug you have, you will be carrying with you and ‘sharing’ with others around you. Keep that in mind when you opt for exercise with other people around. For example doing a class frequently attended by the elderly may not be very nice of you – their immune systems may already be weak. Your little sniffles may mean weeks in bed for them. I would also recommend that you bring your own sweat towel (so that nobody has to handle your bodily fluids on the gym-provided ones), cover surfaces you sit on and wipe carefully and thoroughly everything you touch with sanitary wipes. I know it’s annoying, but it will help others avoid getting sick. Would you like the guy on the treadmill next to you to sneeze on you and give you a cold two weeks before a big race? I don’t think so. People you see at the gym feel the same way towards your sniffles.

I hope you will make it through this cold and flu season without getting sick!

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How did that Black Friday work for you? – I don’t have the desire to deal with the mad crowds or the time…

Did you find presents for everybody? – I’m always left with some odd ones out…

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Start the season by sending the cards to everybody, reminding them you are a triathlete:

And invite them to your party in running style:

In case they still didn’t get the hint, put up some sporty ornaments around:

And make sure that their drinks come in a glass that drives your point home:

Alternatively, if you are forced to go to somebody else’s party, announce your athleticism to all around with your shirt:

Of course you can always go the passive-aggressive route when dealing with an out-of-shape naysayer:

Since we are talking passive-aggressive moves: help them stay organized with backpacks labelled for each sport:

And let your special triathlete walking around announcing their lifestyle to all around with a shirt:

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A few months ago, I wrote about dealing with heat when you go for a run. As it happens, I live in a place where the summers get very hot, but winters are cold and it snows occasionally (some years we are buried in snow, while others we get pretty much none). So even though I say:

Just as with heat, you need to plan correctly for the cold.

First of all: it’s not 100% true it’s never too cold to go for a run. It can get too cold. Just think of that polar vortex that hit Chicago last winter! I looked up what meteorologists said back then and they advised against running when the temperatures are below -20F (-29C) – and that’s with windchill included. Personally, I love the cold, but I may call it quits way earlier than this… If you feel your exposed skin going numb or hurting, it’s a good sign that you need to go into a warm place, like now. Cold can impact variety of health issues, so be careful in general. I did learn something positive though: I always worried about that shortness of breath caused by the cold when I run in freezing weather. Apparently it’s normal and goes away after a few times. If the name of the game is just toughing it out a couple of times, I’ve got it!

Another qualification I would like to add is road conditions. When doing my research, I got to read opinions by a man who goes for runs waist-deep and was describing equipment for running on icy surfaces. Personally, I give myself (and anybody else who feels a need for one) permission for skipping an outdoor run when there are hazardous road conditions. You should also keep in mind that if you need to run anywhere near cars, danger goes up fast, since their ability to maneuver and respond quickly is limited by snow and ice. And if you are faced with waist-deep snow: how about cross country skiing?

Speaking of safety: you need to ensure your own visibility. Winter days are shorter and in many parts of the world, the sun isn’t that bright, either. Wear plenty of lights and wear reflective clothing. Hey, Christmas is around the corner – pretend you are the Christmas Tree 😜

Now that we know what the limitations are (at least to me) to being able to run outside, let’s see what else is there to freezing your butt of for the sake of a run.

First of all, you can tell yourself that there is a cup of hot chocolate at the end of the run 😉. They do say you should give yourself a carrot when you have a hard time getting out the door… Ok, so that one is artificial – you can get yourself a cup of hot chocolate whether you run outside in the cold or not. But it makes for a nice reward, doesn’t it? I’d argue it tasted better when you are warming up after a cold run, though. Also: it’s a good idea to warm yourself as soon as you are done. For once, you can have both:

So maybe hot chocolate is a better idea, especially if it’s not the very end of the day, but you get the idea 😉

Here is another nice thing about running in the cold: you are not overheating like you were during those awful hot months! Isn’t it a nice change? Just remember that you still need to drink water. You may not be sweating nearly as much as you do when it’s hot, but you are still losing water. Think of it like you do about swimming: you may not feel yourself getting dehydrated, but it doesn’t mean you aren’t. I know what my issue is with drinking water on a very cold day, as I had it just this morning: the water gets ridiculously cold and you don’t want to drop your body temperature any further. I have two possible solutions. One of them: maybe I could wear a water belt under my jacket? It sounds relatively good, except I really don’t want to be opening or lifting any of my clothes when it’s that cold. Another is the opposite of what I do in heat. When it’s really hot, I pack my water bottle with ice. So maybe when it’s cold, take warm/ hot water with you? It will probably get cool by the time you start drinking. Additional benefit of a warm bottle to carry when it’s freezing outside: during those early miles, when you are still not warmed up thoroughly and your hands are feeling cold, you can use it to warm up your hands.

My favorite benefit of running when it’s cold: being alone on the road! When it’s warm and sunny, I see mad crowds on the bike path during ‘peak hours’, which are every morning, evening and all days on weekends. It’s runners, walkers, cyclists, kids… You name it, they are out there. You have to make sure you pay attention to what other people are doing on the road. Ok, you always should be aware of your surroundings. But you won’t be getting passed by cyclists every couple of minutes while dodging a dog on a too-long leash. It’s just you and the road. Peace and quiet. It’s amazing! I read somewhere that running outside helps beat SAD (seasonal affect disorder). I can totally see how even the little bit of sun on your face can make a difference! And then there is that little matter of endorphins, too 😉

My PR marathon was also the coldest marathon I ran in. It started below freezing, but warmed up nicely later. As you have seen in my post about running in the heat, you slow down when it’s hotter. Flip side: you get faster when it’s cooler. Well, up to a point. When it’s freezing, you slow down again. Cold takes a toll on your body, just as humidity and high temperatures. On those coldest days of the year, just try to run during the warmest parts of the day and decrease distance and intensity of the runs.

Whether you are all pumped up for your wintery run or grudgingly head out the door, here is a couple of pieces of advice to keep in mind (in addition to items mentioned above):

Dress accordingly to the weather: in case of runs in the cold weather, it means planning for 10-20F over the temperature with windchill. You don’t want to be freezing the whole time, but you don’t want to be sweating like crazy, either. It’s actually best to wear layers and include some zippers in your wardrobe, so you can shed items of clothing when necessary and possibly unzip stuff to vent out the heat. Socks will matter a lot as well. When I ran in Philly, my feet actually froze and then were thawing out as I was running. You know how it’s painful when that happens when you get home? It’s many times worse when you have to keep pounding those frozen feet against the pavement. Case in point: just the other day, I got dressed for a morning run like this:

And it was cold. Except not that cold and I ended up sweating like crazy! So the moment I stopped, I was soaked and freezing.

Speaking of clothing: cover your extremities. Think gloves. There are so many types out there and they are really priceless. You don’t want to risk frostbite! Your fingers are likely to be at most danger for that. Hats/ beanies/ headbands/ earmuffs are a good idea, too. I have known people who would ski without covering their ears who came to regret it. Don’t be like them, protect your ears!

Make sure your socks are nice and warm, too. You want to make sure that they will still allow for ventilation though. If your feet get overly sweaty, they are likely to get cold soon after and that just wouldn’t be good.

Shoes – the ones with better traction are preferable, especially in snow is involved. You don’t want to sleep, do you? Mesh isn’t your friend, either, since it allows cold air to flow freely to your feet. I am pretty sure I don’t have to explain why that’s not ideal…

Enough about clothes! Time to talk about things to do before you leave. Warm up properly before leaving for a run. This will help you not start freezing immediately when you step outside and by the time that wears off, heat from running will keep you warm. Your muscles will also be looser, helping prevent muscle and joint injuries.

There is something to be said for choosing your route wisely, too. Try to go places where you can get help easier in case you need it. I always feel like it’s a good advice, but it’s especially important when waiting for help can be a problem. When it’s cold, every minute may count. You will also want to avoid wind. Maybe there are routes shielded from the wind? Well, if you can’t avoid wind altogether, at least try to finish your run with back wind. This will decrease its speed relative to you. It’s important because wind can steal your heat. It’s bad enough in the beginning of your run, but towards the end, when you are already all sweaty and tired, it can be flat out brutal.

Make sure to end close to home or some place warm. You will want to go inside and warm up with a hot beverage and change out of sweaty clothes. You will already be getting chilly from being out in the cold, you don’t want to prolong that misery!

Last but not least: keep moving! This is something I have to keep in mind when I run to work. There is a lot of road crossings and lights involved and I have to stop every time. That’s not great and it’s best to avoid those situations. You get cold pretty fast once you stop moving. That can be unpleasant or even dangerous. Don’t catch a cold – avoid stopping.

Do you now feel armed in knowledge needed to conquer running in the cold? I hope so. Last thing to keep in mind: HAVE FUN!!!

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Mark Twain

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Recently, I posted about all the strange people you run into on the road. But your training will also introduce you to the bizarre critters inhabiting the gym.

Please remember it’s all in good fun…

The endurance athlete

That’s me! On a day when the weather is awful, they invade the gym and are there for HOURS.

Being on a treadmill feels like forever every time to me, but some make it a bit more true than others. I definitely have been known to do that, but I also try to pick times when the gym is empty, so I don’t prevent multiple other people from doing their workout.

The competitive runner

This one makes me laugh a lot. Sometimes, when I run on a treadmill, I watch people crank up theirs and glancing over at the person next to them:

Do you know them? I certainly see them regularly. I used to occasionally have this problem, but these days, if I ever jump on a treadmill, it’s all between me and the machine. I do have issue with not wanting to run faster, but that’s my issue. I don’t watch what others are doing. I do, however, sometimes see speeds of those around me and get surprised. But I don’t let that impact my workout.

The gaggle

Oh, how I ‘love’ them! This doesn’t happen in all the gyms, but mine is notorious for it. Door to a room where group classes take place happen to be right next to the treadmills. Like you have to be careful not to touch a treadmill when entering close. A group of people (usually women) tends to congregate right behind treadmills and TALK. I think they are hearing-impaired to be honest. My headphones don’t have settings high enough to drown them out!

It’s half a problem for me on a weekend or in the morning… But when it’s in the evening, when I’m already tired and cranky, it drives me crazy! It’s a good thing I usually avoid the treadmills.

The talker

Ah, yes, another lovely neighbor from cardio machines! This delight tends to be a woman (at least I usually see women doing it), goes at a snail pace (no judgement on that – we all have our own fitness levels and you should do what works for you) and talks on the phone the whole time:

I understand that sometimes we all have an emergency and need to take a call. I had to take calls before while on cardio machine. But this is not what I’m referring to. I’m talking of people who chat about nothing important THE WHOLE TIME. And usually at volumes that assure that you know all the dirty details of their lives. Why???

The flirt

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t go to the gym to meet a guy (or a gal). I may occasionally befriend somebody because I see them all the time or because they have a shirt saying something that interests me. I might start a chat for a minute, but when the subject gets exhausted, I get back to my workout. But then there are these guys:

Well, this makes it look like only the weightlifting men are the guilty ones around here. Far from it! How about these lovely ladies:

Whenever I see them, I roll my eyes so hard that I worry about my balance… You know them: they wear as fancy clothes as they can (and I’m not talking about women who opt for just a bra – it happens that you don’t wear a shirt for variety of reasons). Face full of makeup, making sure they don’t sweat or have a hair out of place, they get as close as they can to their ‘target’ and try to flirt. Maybe some people like it. Personally, it’s not my thing. When I come to sweat, I can be friendly, but I most definitely won’t have romance on my mind!

The adviser

We all know them… He comes by to give you advice on your workout. He (it’s always a ‘he’, let’s face it) usually has little to no idea what he’s talking about:

I know I have mentioned them before… Especially my favorite with a random guy telling Diana, my personal goddess of all things fitness, while she was wearing her TRAINER shirt (and standing next to her picture and list of qualifications), how to do pull ups. I doubt most of them understand how ridiculous they are. I also have no idea why would they do it. Usually, I try to ignore them…

The reserver

Have you ever been to a gym and hear from somebody that they are using this machine when you’re approaching basically every machine?

I know that sometimes you have something very specific planned. But you also have to take into consideration that you are not the only person in the gym and others may be interested in the same machines. Will it really ruin your workout to allow somebody get a round in in between your sets?

The grunter/ dropper

Recently, a lady in the reception by the pool at my gym (directly below free weights area) told me that some of the walls are cracking because of people dropping weights. I guess they are stretching themselves and then can’t hold onto the weights? OK, let’s face it: for most of them, it’s more of a way of attracting attention to themselves and showing to the whole world they are so awesome. The grunters are their close relatives. Those are the guys that make loud sound effects to go with their workout. It’s not as bad if they are really lifting heavy, but some of them are doing it with relatively small weights. That makes them look flat out ridiculous!

The influencer

Did he/ she even make it past the lobby?

I know there are some serious fitness influencers out there and more power to them. My beef is with people who just take a picture and then post ‘oh, I lifted so much that I can’t move!’ Come on! Stop selling people on fiction and do the work! I am not sure if those people walking around the gym taking pictures with variety of equipment are better or worse. It may depend on how crowded the gym is… One thing is for sure: I want no part of that!

The slob

I don’t know if this is more of not caring about other gym goers or just not thinking about. And, of course, a few people who think that gym staff is there to do everything for them. Yes, I am talking about those gym goers who never wipe down equipment, re-rack weights or drop towels on the floor.

So which one are you? We all sure have most hated type of people we meet at the gym and sooner or later, we may be guilty of some. Here is a good rule to always follow: gym is shared space, so make sure to share it 😊

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Pain is temporary. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.

Lance Armstrong

One of the early posters I have seen during a marathon said:

Ok, that may be a hideous banana, but you get the point: people ask ‘why???’ frequently when you do endurance sport. It’s one of many good reasons to figure it out before you take up an endurance challenge. It’s not going to be always others who ask it. You will ask yourself along the way probably more than once (especially during the race) what in the world are you doing there and what was wrong with your couch. So when you make a decision of:

you need to know why.

Money?

Uhm… I don’t know what sport you are looking at, but in most cases, you’re not going to become rich by being an athlete. I know that we see NBA superstars or famous soccer players on tv and hear how rich they are. But that’s not the story for the vast majority of them. I actually read once that a large portion of people who make it to the Olympics have to get into significant debt to pay for their road there. And if you are on this blog, I am guessing you are not a pro. Most likely, you are just an average endurance sports enthusiast. Some may figure out how to make money through some sort of sponsorships and advertising, but vast majority will see only the hefty bills for entrance fees, gear and race-related travel.

So no, money is most likely not a good motivation for getting into endurance sports.

Fame?

Like with money: your chances are rather low for becoming famous through endurance sports. Unless you are Meb or Eulid Kipchoge… Yeah, I read a lot about endurance sports, so I know a name or two. But vast majority of people has no idea who those people are. You may gain fame in that small section of population and if that’s what you’re going after, more power to you! Just keep in mind that you need to do something truly awesome to gain fame. Are you fast enough? Crazy enough? Planning on doing something spectacular (of undefined nature)? Becoming famous through sports is a lot harder than you think!

The answer is: most likely living their lives, possibly having that drink you want to have at the finish line. Keep running, you’ll find them. But they may not be as interested as you think.

For a cause

I see regularly people racing to raise money for a good cause and I am happy to help with it as much as I can. I have heard from people that it helps them get through tough times, especially when they think of struggling people they want to help. Having said that, I doubt that racing for a cause would be your first reason to get on an endurance journey. Usually, you already thought about running, cycling, swimming or doing a triathlon. This just gives you that extra push you need to get started. It’s very helpful though during the long months of training and during the race itself. I don’t think it really works as the only motivator, but in combination with others, it’s great.

Peer pressure

I sometimes laugh that I am sort of a victim of this one, since I tend to sign up for new challenges based on scenes like this one:

To be fair though: I am very athletic and I do sports for the pure joy of them (later on that), so this is just a goal post somebody helps me find. I’d probably do a lot of that training either way. But the race is credit to somebody who gave me a little nudge in the right direction.

I think that majority of peer pressure in endurance journeys looks like that. Those are people who are already training and would need to make only relatively small modifications to their plans to do the race. So this is more of a race motivation than one for the whole journey.

Except… Peer pressure can be helpful in the journey. That’s actually the origin of this blog. Hear me out: it all started when I realized that there are days when I don’t have the training in me and telling somebody about my plans makes me push through. Because if I quit, how embarrassing would that be! So yes, peer pressure can work for you when you think in terms of not having to tell people you have failed. It’s not really a sustainable motivation, but can help in a pinch.

Bragging rights

Oh, so many people out there doing endurance sports just so they can tell everybody about it! They tell everybody how awesome they are because they ran a marathon, did a triathlon or another endurance challenge.

Somehow I associate this mostly with men with overblown egos… I know I post on my social media about my workouts and races and it may be perceived as bragging. I will also tell people around me who knew of my training that I made it across the finish line. But I am not the one to insist on telling everybody that I did it. I actually recently had seriously mixed feelings when a friend of mine kept telling people of my Ironman 70.3. It’s kind of nice, but also: I can talk about other things and being admired for that got old pretty quickly. He possibly did me a huge favor: I lost desire to tell everybody I did it 😅. I think if it’s something big, you can give yourself a pre-set amount of time over which you are allowed to brag and then you need to move on. I know being admired may motivate you, but I can assure you: in many cases, it’s very superficial and internally, those around you are wishing for you to just shut up.

Weight loss

I think this is the most common reason I have heard in my life for why people start doing endurance sports: they want to lose weight. Or be able to eat whatever they want (eating while training is a whole another post, but that’s for another day). I have a friend who did a full Ironman Lake Placid when he decided to lose weight. He is extremely goal oriented and he figured that getting to the finish line will get him to shed some pounds. Warning: when he stopped training, the weight came back…

Weight loss and endurance training can go nicely together, I won’t lie. It can help with various other health problems related to sedentary life style (and bring a few new problems – but again, that’s a whole another post). Truly wanting to lose weight can motivate a person to start an endurance sport journey. It may pose a problem during a race though. When you hit the wall at mile 20 (or 22; or 24; or whatever), thought of wanting to shed a few pounds may not really help you push through. After all, by the time you get to the starting line, you already lost the weight. And how much of a difference will those few extra miles at the end make?

One more thing on weight loss and endurance sports (it will be a whole another post): I know plenty of people who gained weight while training for marathons. So this may be tricky.

Health

So maybe not everybody will lose weight while training. But for most part, you will be healthier. This is where I throw in both what your doctor says and ability to feel better while enjoying your life. It’s easy to develop a sedentary life style when you start working or have kids. And then, one day, you are trying to walk up a flight of stairs and it feels like your personal Mount Everest:

Others reach the breaking point when they are talking to the doctor and get told that they need to start taking a long list of medication. I actually have a friend who was told that his heart is doing poorly and he will need to start taking medication. He was not willing to accept it and got into ultra distances in biking. His body recovered from years of poor health choices and he found a hobby he truly loved!

One more thing on health: it may make a few aspects of your body healthier, but you are running a risk of injury. But then again: that’s a whole another post 😉

For your kids

There may be unforeseen consequences to being in awesome shape, especially when you have kids. Now, I can take my daughter wherever I want and she tires out first! And who wouldn’t want that? My personal favorite in this department actually came when I was teaching her how to ski. Since she was little and going really slowly, I had to ‘pizza’ the whole time and I would hold her between my legs to escort her through some challenging turns. But not to worry, I was up to it:

There is also that lovely moment when your kids see you cross that finish line! My daughter LOVES seeing me compete (and by seeing me compete I mean occasionally taking a look – it takes HOURS after all). I think that knowing your little ones are watching what you’re doing is a powerful motivator during the race. After all, don’t you want them to push through hard times? Don’t you want them to be proud of you?

To test your own limits

Some people just want to know how much their body can take and they test it at every opportunity. Your ego drives you to prove that you can do it. I think it’s one of the better motivators (as long as you do it safely, of course) – you see what your body is capable of, build understanding of your own mental strength and develop stronger feeling of self-worth. Ok, so it may turn into one of those people who do it to show off easily and become annoying to everybody around… But it’s great to know that you are strong and you can handle anything!

A little personal note: when I had a panic moment in the water during Ironman 70.3 Gdynia, I managed to talk some sense into myself. It may have been a fast lesson, but I definitely learned a lot about myself in those ~36 minutes in the water. I don’t care if people around me think it’s ridiculous that you could grow as a person in that short of a time. It was for me and for me alone.

For the fun of it

This may sound crazy, but I just honestly enjoy my endurance training. Obviously, not always 😉, but in general: yes, very much so. After all, I used to run crazy numbers of miles every week just for the hell of it. It took me a very long time to start entering competitions. I enjoy the endorphins and how that alone time gives my mind time to recover from the craziness of our daily lives. It’s unlikely to push you to complete a challenge when you hit a wall or the conditions are miserable, but it’s what got me out the door in the first place.

So why do we run/ bike/ tri? As the common joke is:

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If you just want it to be over, why did you even start? Some things are hard and that’s just a reality.

Selah Schneiter

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