Day 213

Wow...it really is hard to believe we have made it this far. Today just seemed to be one of those ordinary days of training to become a triathlete. Again we started early for the sake of the team...pushing the time ahead to a 6:30 start time. We went through probably the longest weights circuit of the year before going to the pool. The big 4 were there as usual along with flicker who was on day 3 of his official tryout agreement. Everything went smooth...with the early start time there was little to no rushing....it was great. For the first time in awhile there was no problems at the front desk...leading to a 7am start time in the pool. Today it was tdisckree's turn to take flicker under his wing and swim with him for the morning. Today's swim went great...our captain was quoted as saying "today was one of the best swims I have had in a long time. I think this has to do with not being up till midnight with hockey. God it feels good to be a triathlete." There was a lot of support in the pool today for flicker...fellow triathlets took the time to ask how the tryout was going? It was the last easy swim day for flicker...next class is with the admiral...it's called "the school of hard knocks". Today flicker released a statement to the team..."I am really starting to understand what TDISC is all about. Its not just a group of friends training for triathlons. Its much much more than that. Its a team and its a lifestyle. 3 days is easy compared to eight months. I don't know how you've done this for so long but i find it very inspiring. You are a team of individuals who want the best out of yourselves and each other. You are always encouraging and always in a positive mood. I love the competitiveness i see everyday and i strive to match it. Thanks for taking the time to help me along and encourage me to do my best. It doesn't go unnoticed. I can't wait to race with yous someday. It has been hard getting sleep lately as i can't help but lay in bed picturing myself decked out in the blue and black team Yingfas crusing back and forth at Cari. Thanks to tdiscpye and tdiskkree for stopping by during their bike ride tonight. I was very inspired to get out for a short hard run...unfortunately (not really) bedtime stories and bubbly bath time with Elle took priority. I still can't believe i got kree to skip rope with a 6 foot long bag of crap filled diapers...hahahaahha See you in the morning. flicker -# 1 apprentice."Last night was an exciting night for Tdisc. Our very own tdisckree was asked to present the top 10 on the David Letterman show. Here's how it went...
10 Signs that you are becoming a triathlete

1. You no longer use gel because the chlorine left over from swimming holds it like a rock.
2. You carry a tub of vaseline everywhere.
3. When you go to a magazine stand you go straight for the triathlete magazines then head to the book section and look for books on triathlons.
4. When the clock strikes 10 pm you get worried that you won't get enough rest for training in the morning.
5. You convert everything to minutes/kilometer.
6. You nod at strangers who having running gear on...(they know and you know)
7. You will put your foot up on anything (desk, water fountain, counter, chair, car, toilet) at any time to get a quick hamstring stretch.
8. You can't walk past a pool without - looking for possible competition, critiqueing the form of those in the pool, counting the strokes of possible competition every length.
9. Your favorite athlete is Simon Whitfield.
10. When you hear anything about the state of Florida you automatically think of MIT

Tdisc also released it's top 10 signs you are becoming a triathlete by Captain Tdiscgreggy...
1) Every time you are driving in a car up hill, you feel like pulling over and running up it
2) When you are driving over the Confederation Bridge you wonder how hard it would be to swim it
3) No matter where you are and see someone running outside you double check to see if you know them
4) If someone ever tells you they went running, immediately start quizzing them on distance and time, then compare to yourself
5) Your training is more limited by available time then how far you can run.
6) When asked, how old you are you answer 25-29
7) You have a water bottle when you drive your car.
8) You consider work, regeneration time between training sessions.
9) You co-workers don't ask you if you're going to train this weekend, but how long and how far
10) You know it was race day by how many times you go to the bathroom
11) that charming "cologne" you wear to work is chlorine
12) you take more showers in a locker room than at home
13) you spend more money on training and racing clothes then work clothes
14) You don’t care how tight it is, as long as it makes you faster
15) Nobody believes you when you say 'Never again'

Tommorow we have spin class than a jog. It was exciting to see the sun and warm weather that we got today...it's just a reminder that were in the year of the triathlon.

Tdisc is in the process of making plans for it's first ever Tdisc mixer. It will be a great time of fellowship with triathletes. If you think you want to be a part of this tremendous evening that please let us know. Numbers are a big issue.

Till next time,
Tdiscpye

"Our talents are the gift that God gives to us... What we make of our talents is our gift back to God." -Leo Buscaglia