The Happy Turtle's Journey to the Start: An Ironman Tale

For those of you that believe that you have to be sleek, slim, cut and fast to be an Ironman, think again! Some of our bodies just don’t fit that mold but we have the guts to set our intention, make a plan and see it to the end. In my heart, I believe that turtles CAN fly! The turtle society is not just challenged by fitness, but by the time limits imposed by race companies insisting we keep up with the status quo so they can get to the bars before last call. Well, I suppose there has to be a cut off or us turtles might be out there for days enjoying the sun on our backs. Some stare at the turtles on the course wondering why it even embarks on such a journey and what purpose it has. It is old, weathered, wrinkled, and slow no matter how you twist it. I just know that you can train a turtle and the turtle might teach you a thing or two along the way. We are old and wise and we have a shell that cannot be broken. We want a taste of victory just like our other friends. I cannot find another creature that I am most like. Join me on my journey from start to end to help the Happy Turtle win again!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

PIS: PRE-IRONMAN SYNDROME

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Having trouble sleeping at night,  experiencing extreme mood swings, feeling bloated, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, brain fog, delusions or night sweats or nightmares?  Are you training for an IRONMAN?  You may be suffering from "PRE-IRONMAN SYNDROME" or "PIS". 
 

Unable to self medicate with excessive swim, bike or runs to calm your self down, then TRI IRONOL.  Take 2 tables every 4-6 hours or up to 4 doses a day until your race.  Check with your doctor if you have any other underlying medical or sports-psychiatric conditions.

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This condition is temporary.  It will pass as soon as the cannon goes off on race day.  Until then, surround yourself with other PIS Sufferers if that helps or in extreme cases put yourself in IMIT (Ironman in Training) Isolation if your conditions worsens.  This only happens once an Ironman, but remember this before you stand in line or wait by the phone to sign up for your next.





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