So, the estimable Swim Bike Mom posted about how triathlon can come into conflict with one’s Brain, one’s Family, one’s Job, as well as Bills, Sleep and even the Body and Heart. Go on and read it at the link above, then come back here. Good, now allow me to rebut that post. Yes, I know she’s a lawyer… but I am Without Fear. Here goes…
BRAIN: Hello Triathlon, I just wanted to give thanks for the long training sessions. They really help me get away from a lot of the hustle and bustle. Sometimes I even get my best work done when it’s just me, body and the road or water.
HEART: Yo, I know what he means. Right now I’m chilling at a low rate thanks to those little parties you throw all the time…
BODY: Sure, you guys don’t feel any of the pain involved… to you there’s no downside. Still, I guess I like to be prepared for when the kids need me. Speaking of pain…
KIDS: Papa! Carry me! Upstairs! Downstairs! Through the mall! Across the Parking Lot! Can we go for a run or ride in the Chariot?
WIFE: Thank goodness for you, Triathlon! He’d be a corpse after all that if it wasn’t for you… I’m also a big fan of your work with BODY over there…
BODY: I like you too, lady…
JOB: Break it up you too. Triathlon, thanks for keeping the man healthy and sane. Our reports indicate a below average number of sick days taken.
TRIATHLON: Thanks you guys… I couldn’t do it without you either…. wait, excuse me who are you?
SLEEP: I’m SLEEP… we don’t know each other very well….