Take a minute to laugh at yourself because the difference between how you feel and how you look is often quite humorous.
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What You Feel Like vs. What You Look Like During a Triathlon
Written by
Jessica Sanders
You've visualized the transitions, practiced whisking your wet suit off and prepared a confident smile for spectators and friends cheering you on. Yet, this anticipated confidence doesn't always translate to grace or skill. The popular wetsuit dance and uncoordinated bike mount are all too familiar for triathletes.
Take a minute to laugh at yourself because the difference between how you feel and how you look is often quite humorous.
Take a minute to laugh at yourself because the difference between how you feel and how you look is often quite humorous.
Passing Others During Training
What You Feel Like
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You weakling, you don't even know what my training is like.
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Your Next TriathlonPassing Others During Training
What You Look Like
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Hey, good job!
Planning Meals for the Week
What You Feel Like
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Watch me plan these meals.
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Your Next TriathlonPlanning Meals for the Week
What You Look Like
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I can't do this anymore!
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Your Next TriathlonDuring the Swim
What You Look Like
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Oh god, did I just feel something touch my foot?!
Coming out of the Water
What You Look Like
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Now I have to get on a bike?
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Your Next TriathlonTaking Off Your Wet Suit
What You Look Like
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How do I get out of this thing?
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Your Next TriathlonDuring the Bike Ride
What You Feel Like
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Get out of the way, I'm coming through.
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Your Next TriathlonDuring the Bike Ride
What You Look Like
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I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
During the Run
What You Look Like
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I can't feel my legs.
During Transitions
What You Look Like
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Which way do I go next?
At the End of the Race
What You Look Like
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Please, no more!