My wife found this on a web site and thought it more than adequately described my “disease” …and maybe most “slowtwitchers” too… Enjoy. Hairy Legs **** Triathlete Health Alert!! ****
**Does this describe you?**
When others are training, you are training.
When others are playing, you are training.
When others are sleeping, you are training.
When you are sleeping, you are dreaming you are training.
This has become a serious condition among triathletes worldwide. It can lead to lower PR’s as well as a leaner, stronger body. The surgeon general has contemplated issuing a warning but the problem seems to be inherently a “Triathlete Only” situation. Should this condition begin to spread to the general population there will surely be some type of intervention from various government agencies. It should be noted that this has not occurred and in all likelihood it will not become an issue.
Symptoms
- Dizziness and/or blackouts after ingesting fast foods.
- Prolonged activity does not cause a shortness of breath.
- Butt shaped like a bike seat.
- Inability to lie around watching TV.
- Irritability on the bike trail when blocked by slower traffic.
- Unexplained craving for sports bars.
- Webbed feet.
- Rash of worn out running shoes.
- Strong urge to push beyond normal limits.
- Sweating/convulsions due to not being at a workout on time.
If you have any of these symptoms please cease and desist your activity immediately as it may escalate into a full blown case of TRIATHLETITIS. This is a relatively new and somewhat unknown disease but there will be updates as more information becomes available.