20 Ways You Can Tell You're Addicted to Triathlons

Written by
the Editors of IRONMAN
Are missing toenails a regular occurrence? Maybe you don't even notice the scent of chlorine on literally everything anymore. Or perhaps you've found yourself saying, "It's just a marathon." If this sounds like you, there's a good chance you're addicted to the swim, bike, run life.
You own a bike that costs more than your car.
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Or two. Or three.
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When your tattoo is done.
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The swim, bike, run might take 14 hours but a tattoo is forever.
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When ode de chlorine is your cologne or perfume of choice.
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And you barely even notice.
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"Bricks" no longer have to do with construction.
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You mean you weren't talking about a bike-run workout?
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You're not impressed when seeing 26.2 stickers.
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Only 26.2 miles?
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Peeing on the bike or run isn't even weird.
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And we all know peeing on the swim doesn't count, right?
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You can't get your friends to train with you anymore.
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And you don't even care (that much).
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Your closet is filled with more workout clothes than street clothes.
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And don't get us started on laundry day.
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Mike Reilly said so.
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If Reilly doesn't say it, does it count?
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When you're busy and can only squeeze in a four-hour workout.
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The struggle is so real.
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You've said, "It's just a marathon," before.
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Talk to us when you've swam and biked beforehand.
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When losing toenails is a regular occurrence.
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Another one gone? About time.
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When you see a beautiful lake and your only thought is, "I'd love to swim in that."
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Just admit it.
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Goose bumps after watching every race or inspirational finish.
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How can you not be inspired?
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When you get by in your finisher's swag at a 'coat and tie required' steakhouse after the race.
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Let them eat meat!
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Your profile pic is of you finishing the big race.
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And you vow not to change it until you reach your next goal.
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Tri shorts = normal underwear.
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What do you mean that's not normal?
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When holidays and anniversaries are spent on the race course.
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And your significant other doesn't kick you out of the house for it (yet).
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When you no longer race for yourself but for those who can't as well.
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So much sweeter.
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You understand and relate to every one of the previous 19 items.
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"That's so me."
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