so guess what!!?!
apparently i enjoy haphazardly running off at the mouth and volunteering myself for new and exciting ways to get into ridiculous situations!
weeeee!!!
what am i talking about?
well..
today, as i sat next to kState girl at crossfit, listening to two of the coaches talk her into training for an upcoming triathlon, i found myself thinking...
kState girl? her? what?? i...
i mean.. she's athletic, and in great shape. tall. beautiful. strong. definitely not out of the question, but...
her?
what about me?! i could do that! i mean.. right?
yeah. no. definitely. i definitely could. i could even..
i mean hell, i could even be GOOD at it!! you never know?!
right!?
and without putting forth any effort what-so-ever to actually stop for a minute and hash out what all they're really suggesting, i found myself wanting more than anything to join them. i need to do this. i WANT to do this... i CAN do this.. dammit. and so i will!!!
uhhh... hello?!?! i'm like wayyy into this over here?! what about me?!
the one that HAS a bike?
and a helmet?
and a swimsuit..goggles...swim cap?!
the one that has often contemplated triathlon herself?
on her very own?!
BEFORE YOU EVEN CAME UP WITH THE IDEA?!?!?
did i mention i've run a marathon???! ---- TWICE?!?!?!?!
and that i'm pretty sure i'm a triathlon professional in hibernation?!?!
AND THAT ANYTHING SHE CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER?!?!??!!!!
(have i mentioned that i'm an only child?! no?!
well... i am. go figure.)
anyway. so i'm sitting there, the new girl to the group, who doesn't really say much (what?! i can be shy.
no really!! i CAN!
shuddup. i'm serious.)
who wants more than anything to find a group of people with whom she has 'oning in common with. (triathloning. marathoning... you know.)
and i'm going... well...
unnoticed.
however, while listening to the conversation, i notice kState's hesitation to commit, and before logic and/or reason have had a chance to materialize in what is quite obviously my pea-sized brain, i declare...
"i'll do it! i mean... if she will... i will! sounds like fun!"
kState girl looks at me. the other two look at me. i look back, happily, stupidly satisfied with my completely absurd announcement, she turns around, and..
"i'm in."
and just like that, in a fit of "me too, me too, me too"... i find myself signed up for a triathlon.
quite clearly i've lost all mental capability and will very soon have need for a straight jacket, but yeah..
sure.
triathlon! i mean hey.. to quote myself.."sounds like fun!!"
i can see no ways in with this will be a disaster.
none.
(oh dear god someone please help.)
Comments
Wow! Another step towards a new goal in life. When I first "willingly" signed up for my first triathlon, (remember you paid for this pain), I thought it should not be too hard. I mean I did a marathon so how much harder can it be? Well not to scare your runner pants off of you, but be preared, and plan out your training schedule well. Try to balance out your swimming, biking and running. Even if you think running is your strong point. Do not slack. Plus do not forget your brick training. You will soon lean what that is. But yes it is fun training for 3 different sports instead of simply running. Soon you will have to change your name to Little Miss Swimer/Biker/Runner Pants. Enjoy and have fun!
Posted by: Al Durham | July 17, 2006 10:08 PM
oooh sounds like fun! I totally get the :
AND THAT ANYTHING SHE CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER?!?!??!!!!
I am also an only child :-)
have fun tri-ing
Posted by: LeahC | July 17, 2006 11:13 PM
i'm an only child too.
except for my two younger sisters...
what did you sign up for? what triathlon?? what distance??? WHEN????
Posted by: bolder | July 17, 2006 11:25 PM
Sometimes the need for attention gets us in trouble :) But hey, what fun! You'll have a great time....
Posted by: susie | July 18, 2006 5:09 AM
congrats, annie...i'm pumped for you!
Posted by: Curly Su | July 18, 2006 6:05 AM
Woohoo! Good for you picking something to work towards. Hey, maybe you'll convince me...my tri friends haven't gotten me convinced yet.
Posted by: Karen | July 18, 2006 6:18 AM
Ok, honestly. I saw that coming a mile away...like LAST Year. Hmph. I even e-mailed you about it. Don't I get some credit here? Which one are you doing, by the way?
Posted by: sam92077 (Stephanie) | July 18, 2006 6:33 AM
Welcome to your new addiction ;)
You'll do great. Just remember to HAVE FUN and not stress out over anything.
Posted by: Adam | July 18, 2006 7:34 AM
Oh my gosh! Which one? Sure you don't want to do the Rose Brooks sprint with me? :) Cannot WAIT to complain about swimming with you, sister.
Only children unite!
Posted by: KT | July 18, 2006 7:38 AM
wait? didn't we just discuss this whole triathlon thing just a few days ago??
lol. awesome.
i can see you...bouncing up and down in your seat...'pick me, pick me! i'll do it!'
Posted by: Dianna | July 18, 2006 7:41 AM
Yay! (nice job on the raceathlete website!!!)
Posted by: Flatman | July 18, 2006 9:29 AM
OMG! The brain is a terrible thing to waste.....
Posted by: TNTCoachKen | July 18, 2006 10:34 AM
Remember to have fun. It will be hard work, it will keep you busy but enjoy it!
Posted by: Kurt | July 18, 2006 10:56 AM
Dam it's about time. I started this transition from Running Pol to Iron Pol quite some time ago, and seem to recall a certain "Why Am I Running" blogger talking about a triathlon, even buying a bike long before I did.
So, how much excitement did you sign up for? Sprint, Olympic, half-IM? While I know few would sign up for a 1/2 IM out of the box, this is AJ we're talking about. Fill in the details.
Posted by: Iron Pol | July 18, 2006 11:01 AM
Congrats on taking the plunge. The sprint distance one I did was really fun and I never practices swimming once before I did it. Bottom line is you can do it.
I also am wondering what distance.
Posted by: Bob | July 18, 2006 11:25 AM
It IS fun! You will be GREAT. :)
Posted by: Veeg | July 18, 2006 2:02 PM
Act now think later is my motto. Howdya think I got wrapped up in this marathon thingie. Good on ya! You'll be great!
Posted by: Running by | July 18, 2006 5:47 PM
Yea, well I grew up between 2 sisters and I was damned if the older one (by 11 months) would ever one-up me. Maybe I am a little competitive?????
But it was that "Me, too" approach that has me up to my eyeballs in this Ironman mess.
But I am going to have fun watching you train. You look so cute in "diapers".
Posted by: Kevin | July 18, 2006 8:32 PM
you're awesome, in so many ways.
Posted by: jeanne | July 18, 2006 8:37 PM
Jump in and tri. The water's fine. Actually, the water is kind of murky and scary, but we're all in the same boat . . . er, so to speak.
Nice job on Race Athlete. you rock A. Maria.
Posted by: Greyhound | July 19, 2006 5:39 AM
Damn girl...first running, then Crossfit, and then triathlons? you kick ass!
Posted by: Kim | July 19, 2006 8:57 AM
That is too funny cause I can totally see you sitting there thinking "me too, me too!"
Well, you have been an inspiration to me, so I guess now you will be inspiring me to tri!
Can't wait to hear the details.
Posted by: Amy | July 21, 2006 4:01 PM