You Know You're a Triathlete When...

For a little fun, on a cold drizzly afternoon.

You know you're a triathlete when...

• You have a rain bike.


• Your laundry bin is always full.


• You love the smell of sharpie on race morning.


• You hoard safety pins just in case.


• You've taken an ice bath.


• When you hear a canon fire, you automatically want to start swimming.


• You can run farther than your dog.


• You compete with your spouse for the lowest resting heart rate.


• Your coat closet is filled with bright yellow jackets, vests and jerseys.


• You shout "on your left" when passing other After Thanksgiving Day shoppers.

With thanks to my husband for helping me create this list and for introducing me to triathlon 13 years ago! Thanks also to Sherpa, our lab, who basically walks next to me as I jog.

What's your favorite? What would you add?

Head to this iamtri.com group for more unique attributes!

And, for even more list-reading fun find a list of race-day checklists here.