I haven't thought of dropping tri because I enjoy having a variety of activities. Got into tris in 2002 because I was burned out from just cycling all the time. Swimming is a constant challenge because in my experience, it's all about technique. I enjoy it because it's the most challenging of the three, and I don't need to spend a huge amount of time doing it compared to biking and running.
However, running is my favorite of the three. Just can't wait to get off the bike and run. I think it's due to being compacted on the bike (bike fits me well, though), and running is the chance to get upright and stretch out. Also, I love running for the sake of simplicity. I can do it anywhere on any road in pretty much any weather. It requires very little equipment. Just need a great pair of shoes and some kind of top and bottom and I'm set. Also, as far as races go, running ones are the most simple. Pin on s race number and show up at the start line 10 minutes before the gun goes off. Really love that aspect compared to tris where you have to get so much prepared before the race even starts.
Having said all that, I don't see myself dropping swimming and cycling just to only run. I take a break from swimming Oct-May, then pick it back up end of May through first week in October, strictly lake swimming. I would get burned out if I did only one activity year round. Having three activities helps my recovery and prevents injuries that are common from doing just one activity.
However, running is my favorite of the three. Just can't wait to get off the bike and run. I think it's due to being compacted on the bike (bike fits me well, though), and running is the chance to get upright and stretch out. Also, I love running for the sake of simplicity. I can do it anywhere on any road in pretty much any weather. It requires very little equipment. Just need a great pair of shoes and some kind of top and bottom and I'm set. Also, as far as races go, running ones are the most simple. Pin on s race number and show up at the start line 10 minutes before the gun goes off. Really love that aspect compared to tris where you have to get so much prepared before the race even starts.
Having said all that, I don't see myself dropping swimming and cycling just to only run. I take a break from swimming Oct-May, then pick it back up end of May through first week in October, strictly lake swimming. I would get burned out if I did only one activity year round. Having three activities helps my recovery and prevents injuries that are common from doing just one activity.