I find that being BOP helps see the whole thing with a certain distance (physical as well) and a keen sense of humor.

I like to crack jokes while training and racing. I'll talk to anyone on the road, always waving and smiling.
As I was limping one day, I asked a super focused FOP runner on the other side of the road if he had not seen my left hip or my right knee earlier on.
Made him laugh real good.

I understand the focus and the dedication, but I mostly want to have fun and even at my own expense at times.

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Only fools never change their minds and I'll never change my mind about that.

Stunning, really, given how mind-bendingly original they tend to be with their TRI-pun vanity license plates.

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The devil made me do it the first time, second time I done it on my own - W

This is my favorite self-deprecating tri-joke to tell:

Me: "Hey! Wanna see a triathlete jump?!!!"
Them: "OK, Sure!!!"

< just stand there >

Me: "Wanna see it again?!!!"

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

The view from behind is often spectacular

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All I Wanted Was A Pepsi, Just One Pepsi

Team Zoot, Team Zoot Mid-Atlantic