The articles, blogs and other forms of communication about trithalon, this one included, deal with things one should do - training, rest, nutrition, wellness, racing.
Well I thought that I'd put a list of things you shouldn't tri.
1) DON'T wear a new piece of clothing for the first time at a race, unless you are a risk taker who enjoys discomfort. Now if you like bleeding nipples, chaffing and/or blisters in parts unknown head on down to your favourite shop, or the race expo and put that credit card through its paces.
2) DON'T enter a race without proper training. There are no heroes in the medical tent.
3) DON'T Jump into longer distances to early. Take the time to prepare your body for the punishment of Ironman. Not just the race - the training, the expense, and amount of sacrifice you will have to make. Then there is the hit to your wallet.
4) DON'T go to a stag the night before a race. Oh yeah, he's your best friend, and I know you have will power, but you'll have to decide - race or stag.
5) DON'T run without toilet paper. See my earlier post about this one.
6) DON'T think your non-triathlete c0-workers care about your athletic exploits. They think your big race was a marathon, or maybe they'll ask, "was it a full triathlon"? Just say you had a good day, and be happy they remembered that you had an event.
7) DON'T wear black race clothing. Especially in July/August. And especially if you went to a stag the night before your race.
Just a little food for thought. In the meantime, keep tri'n.
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