You Know You Are A Triathlete When... | The Worst Things About Triathlon

As triathletes, we think we’re cool because we do three sports, but for those on the outside, we don’t half do some odd things! So, what are the signs that we compete in triathlons?
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At GTN, we understand that from the outside world, triathletes can seem a little odd! With 3 sports, there is a lot to think about when it comes to training, kit and our general behaviour. Here are 12 things that we think make us stand out from the crowd:
- You panic when you have to travel out of town because you don’t know where you’ll swim
- You are completely obsessed with being more aerodynamic
- Your appetite is larger than anyone else you know
- Urinating on yourself has become completely appropriate
- You’re jealous of your friends who are “just” training for a marathon
- You consider work, recovery time between training sessions
- Your legs are smoother than your partners
- You spend your 2-week annual holiday at a training camp
- You know you’re a triathlete when your car purchase depends on whether your bike will fit in the back
- Your cologne of choice is chlorine
- You’re handbag has become a rucksack full of emergency training kit
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[@gtn]

What odd habit is the most common among triathletes?

[@GregHowe420]

Hi heather is your watch the m430? If so what’s it like for swimming

[@joeyc8546]

Doing running, cycling and maybe swimming too, further each year than the cars we own and when our cars are just there to get us to races. Wondering how early in the season to start cold open water swimming voluntarily. Spending a tidy sum on cycle upgrades each year esp when it makes your work mates eyes water. Spray painting handlebars different colours and effects to save using bar tape. Every bit of storage is bikes, tools, race tops, triathlon suits and bags, medals and old race numbers. Friends having nights in front of the tv and socialising frequently and we train, stay in to save for parts or race entry and have early nights. Feeling sorry for the marathon runners as they cant work out how to use bikes and swimming to help them train. Triathlon is the best!

[@00goop27]

Global Triathlon Network spraying yourself with chlorine is kinda weird if you ask me, but if it's good enough for you, I might as well try it. It's not like chlorine gas was used as a weapon in WWI or anything, right?

[@lisapet160]

Annoying talks about the tri hobby.

[@simonroe9487]

Hey Greg - You know your a triathlete when you notice things like this and ask this sort of question :)

[@1989srjones]

You Know You Are A Triathlete When... You're over the age of 5 but still wear elastic shoe laces

[@gtn]

😂

[@danielpagnozzi]

You guys forgot to mention: use a race t-shirt (specially if if is a FINISHER t-shirt) in social life such as family lunch

[@gtn]

Yup that's a good one Daniel!

[@sbyrstall]

You make that sound like it's a bad thing.

[@Schaatsenivar]

This is absolutely me.. Heading to the garage and taking your bike with you to see if it fits.. You know you're a triathlete when you feel really bad when you haven't been training for just 1 day.. Or when you only did one training session instead of a decent brick..

[@KrisBrosnihan]

Ivar Ottenbros I suffer from this. I haven't had time to train and it really bums me out... My Strava feed is lacking!

[@tomlawless4406]

Going to work for recovery thats the main one for me.

[@tjgato]

That car purchase is so correct

[@Hixie101]

My partner still is not used to my legs being smoother than hers!

[@tworandy]

Hilarious guys. Keep up the great work. Top notch as always. I'm getting ready for my first Olympic Distance event, can't wait.

[@gtn]

Cheers Daniel, good luck - let us know how you get on!

[@charlesroberts2166]

Haha! Yep ... my bike cost more than my car ... & I know which one was worth it ;-)

[@DanNoz]

that video put a huge smile on my face :) swimming pool and Google maps... so spot on.. oh where can i get that chlorine perfume from :)

[@gtn]

Great to hear it Dan, thanks for your comment!

[@00goop27]

You might be able to find the chlorine perfume in an old military surplus warehouse. Look for the container labeled "Mustard gas". There's some warning on there saying you'll die if you breathe it in, but just ignore that, it'll be fine.

[@janatlmb2770]

For me the best video of GTN. It is stupendously witty in a bit awkward way. Loved every second of it.

[@shauncondes9294]

Prepping for my first Ironman in SA this Sunday and this hilarious video is helping to calm the nerves. Good work team, looking forward to the next one!

[@gtn]

Good luck Shaun! 👊

[@decoeric]

The aero thing was GD hilarious. Sitting at the computer in the aero position was amazing! Bravo!

[@rafaelmondini]

Loved this! You guys should do more of these silly videos. Training is already serious enough, I'd love to get a bit of a laugh off our sport occasionally.

[@juliaortmann8387]

One of my favorite videos on YT at the moment! And everything is so true :D

[@peterhitchen8940]

That's hilarious. Cant believe you did the peeing one haha

[@gtn]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed it Peter!

[@naiomiwashington1479]

This vlog was so funny! Thx for the laughs, and yes so much of it is true.

[@MateHegyhati]

Ah, a silly GTN video again at last! :-) Made my day, thanks!

[@D.Eldon_]

Hilarious! I wish I could give this video 100 thumbs up. Best video yet! Still laughing... ;-D

[@gtn]

Thanks so much, D.Eldon, we had a blast filming it!

[@damianross5075]

The out of town swimming is the hardest! I was in Vegas for Fourth of July weekend and their a million pools in Vegas but none for lap swim, just "Water buffa lowing" lol

[@waxymud7609]

02:40 - Thinking about holidays has just made me a little worried. My wife is probably going to realise just how much sports kit I own when I start packing. It's escaped notice for the last few years because its pretty much all in a never ending cycle of wash - dry - cupboard - use - soggy pile in the laundry basket, so is never actually all in the same place at the same time! Still I am sure I will be forgiven, especially when she finds out what club La Santa is all about... Or maybe not !!

[@MattDion]

We don't think we're cool. We KNOW we're cool. And pool water is my go-to hair styling product by choice, thank you very much!

[@Maxwaehrens]

Honestly, can't go wrong with salt water spray if you want an off-the-beach look either.

[@PainDealer86]

Yep that car one is bang on correct 🤣

[@arturaugustyniak2655]

Hahaha! I smiled through the whole video! 🤣 You made my day. You're great!👍

[@gtn]

Thanks!

[@stephenm8270]

must admit to getting aero too often. ....especially in the car.... and riding the clutch on descents........... family holiday....... is always specifically organised around the bike hire shop.....and it was pure coincidence........for the past 5 years. you know when your a triathlete rather than a cyclist .......when you have muscles above your waist......still not used to the look.

[@joeyc8546]

That was ACE!! I was pleased to sit at my desk today to recover from the half marathon run yesterday.

[@gtn]

Thanks Joey!

[@joeyc8546]

Such a funny video. Even my mum got it from putting up with some of my antics. And my brother in law was disgusted when we went to an aqua play park and i said he should pee in the wet suit to warm it up. I definitely havent tried it on a commute though. Kudos Mark for going there! 😊

[@dbtri95]

1:53 are you kidding me, btw - nailed it with aero :D

[@khwang89466]

LOL I totally see work as “recovery day”. I usually brick a day or two before work and end up tired and sore. The only downside? I work in healthcare and there’s a lot of walking involved....so I guess active recovery haha.

[@gtn]

Haha - yes sounds like some active recovery there Kevin!

[@darraghcollins4961]

that was one of your best videos yet!

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed in Darragh - it was pretty fun to film!

[@dannystaten5701]

I joked with my friends about a triathlete fragrance line. Abstinence by Calvin Chlorine. It's got a nice ring to it, but the ladies don't seem too keen on the fragrance.

[@Mememeep]

I am a runner (hopefully triathlete in 2021), and I am also a diver. I have no light travelling days anymore since I have to carry my dive gears when I go to one place to another.

[@kmonnier]

This is great :)

[@wsheinbaum]

This was hilarious. Congratulations! Best one yet.

[@gtn]

Thanks - we really enjoyed making it

[@Microbit0]

Why I haven't seen this before this is absolutely hilarious

[@KrisBrosnihan]

Any tips on the chlorine smell? I swim on my lunch hour and shower with a scented soap and it still doesn't do the trick. I usually shower when I get home from work as well.

[@klanyboyd]

I put my notebook onto aerobars for more aerodynamics!

[@stephenm8270]

did turn up to the knockburn loch in wet suit and leathers on my motorbike once .... the bloke in the filling station didnt bat an eyelid......get alot of that in Banchory apparently

[@sireevessireeves5072]

I only have a motorcycle, but I did purchase a bike rack for said motorcycle. I'm probably irrationally excited for it!

[@cyberjulle]

@3:18 hehe, I work walking / standing for 8 hours a day. it's pure masage :)

[@marchollander7392]

Fantastic video 👍😂😂

[@gtn]

Cheers Marc!

[@dorotheamahner4203]

Are you doing this chanel in your free time or as your main job? :) I really enjoy it, thank you very much! ☀️

[@gtn]

We're very lucky that this our job - glad you enjoy what we do!

[@alfkh]

don't feel too guilty. tho i've done 23 marathons, i hardly run anymore, try 2 swim 4-5x/wk & cycle 1-2x / wk. my classmate who is only into leisure cycling is 10kg "ahead" of me!

[@timsievers1155]

3:58: Best advice ever :D

[@gtn]

Glad we could be of help Tim! 😉

[@borislaviliykov4998]

Actually the back fits in the BMW coupe. I own one and my whole tri gear can get in it as well as wifey and the cat :D

[@gtn]

Nice setup! 🐈

[@daskanguru140]

I always wondered how long distance triathletes do all of that without needing to go to the toilet once. Now I know I guess ...

[@Mememeep]

Das Känguru that’s why they like to pour water on themselves at the water station. Now I know why..

[@paulmurray6597]

Love the fact Heather put her little finger up when drinking the milk..... so British 😊

[@gtn]

Haha! 😄

[@heatherfell_oly]

Yup I'm guilty, can't help it!

[@trevorclark4055]

I use to get so mad when I would live town and have to looking for a pool then I stopped ITU racing and just doing 140.6 and 70.3 I just don't mind living town bc swimming dose not matter am not tired down to a pool

[@mikemckinney7031]

I smelled like chlorine so much, after I began triathlon training, I shaved my beard. After time went by, I realized having a beard meant nothing and continued to smell like chlorine, so I grew my beard back.

[@jonasgrnbek7113]

00:53 I LOST IT

[@conorakintola8485]

This is epic! Would be lying if I said I wasn't guilty of a few of them!

[@gtn]

Haha Conor, we may say you were lying if you weren't guilty of at least a few...

[@bizzehdee]

Looking for a new car right now, and the main problem i am having is that they all have those tiny letterbox boots. Cannot find a decent saloon with a full sized boot that is not an estate.

[@gtn]

A classic triathlete problem!

[@katiaricci9296]

Ohh I love this video. I died from laughing on the peeing part, did you really pee in it?

[@B1gC4st]

I was walking through IMAZ village, and my sporting background before Triathlon is Football (the real one, not soccer) and Rugby...I saw this dude with 8 granola bars saran wrapped on his top tube...

[@demacherius1]

The aero thing got me !

[@gtn]

😂 Are you guilty!?

[@demacherius1]

Global Triathlon Network No at the moment I am only running and a bit cycling but who knews whats comming up ^^ I'm at least guilty of having to have the most expansive equipment just to be sure .

[@Unders]

I knew when i was concerned about the drag my beard was generating during long swims....

[@iberiksoderblom]

So true 😁

[@antonioruiz2109]

Funny, the first thing that came to my mind when I read the phrase: You Know You Are A Triathlete When... ...when I pee on the bike hahaha.

[@osmirdeassumpcao9040]

You Know You Are A Triathlete When... before every trip you plan to spend with your family, you check if there's a races there...

[@pezza3146]

Us lot working in the building trade we’ve already got a van, but we can’t afford those lovely bikes you city boys ride 😜

[@sketchanderase]

Typing in the aero position isn't a bad idea to get more time down low... maybe skip the helmet though.

[@barryfield9300]

Sometimes the truth is spoken in jest! How about getting up a 4 AM so squeeze in a run before catching a flight for a business trip.

[@mohcinelakioui839]

Haha i like it. Thanks guys

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it Mohcine!

[@richardhudson4649]

Your cologne of choice is chlorine! The number of times I have been told be coworkers/my boss I smell like a pool.....

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Damn is Mark well hydrated

[@gtn]

😳

[@jessiehermit9503]

This is kind of relatable. Lol.

[@iulyanah]

I keep one swimsuit in my bedroom for the chlorine smell 😊 aaa pool smell. I have a long term goal: to be the oldest woman in Norseman who gets black t-shirt 🤘😎 My car has to fit my bike

[@ironmantooltime]

Don't know where I'm going to swim when I'm not at work aaaagh

[@jeuelc]

You know you're a triathlete when you are subscribed to GTN channel on youtube

[@liambarber9036]

This was pretty good

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it Liam!

[@thijskoops6262]

I actually find the smell of the pool quite nice😅

[@gtn]

You will have to borrow Mark's aftershave!

[@thijskoops6262]

Global Triathlon Network 😂😂😂

[@stephenm8270]

"water" dribbling out of my wetsuit as I filled the bike with fuel......

[@luis.sordi.]

I would love to be in that park and see you guys show up from the bush with rubber suits.

[@gtn]

Haha, there may have been a few funny looks...

[@user-ec6kt2fg7m]

I hope you know that the traditional summer swimming pool smell is the pee reacting with Chlorine.

[@elvisjaegerabduljabaar3465]

Did not survive the smile at 1:57

[@corywaltz7238]

I feel personally attacked by this video :D

[@air03031989]

Hi sir.. im an aspiring triathlete.. but its quiey expensive.. i need sponsor.. 😁😁😁

[@hannahplumleymycarnivaladd6365]

Are you Guys based in bath like the GCN lot

[@gtn]

We are indeed Hannah!

[@nootnoot1463]

I’m racing there this Saturday!

[@guidokohl2087]

How do others know you are a triathltete? Well, you tell them😂

[@ogray903]

You know your a triathlete when you fall off your bike, break your shoulder and spent 4 hours in a&e in a tri suit wrapped in blankets. True story 🤣

[@NikolaMedan]

Swimming too close everyone's legs in the pool.

[@grantweymouth7022]

Gold!!! Lol

[@neto5722]

HUAHAUHAUHAUHA 1:04

[@cashlofgren8618]

The biggest one is wearing cycling shoes without socks (coming from a cyclist)

[@johnrichy2k6]

You know you're a triathlete.. when you can't swim... 🙈

[@speedygonzales9993]

Yeah, you become proficient at pooping in the bush, in a jiffy, & using minimal amount of (or no) toilet paper.

[@greengonzonz]

Lol

[@sbyrstall]

It must be tough to train for one sport. 🤣

[@UnMoldovean]

haha !! ..again..u guys are so cute ! !!!

[@VaeVictisVII]

Eau de Chlorine has become my body odor. Could be worse.

[@AlexM-lw6ow]

😂😂😂😂❤️❤️

[@ironmantooltime]

Get an interview with the guy from shit triathletes say!!!!!

[@garrytrillo]

Ha ha ha !

[@VaeVictisVII]

What kind of triatlete goes biking AFTER a run? I mean, come on. plan ahead.

[@79devo]

Ah the great smell of chlorine 👍🏻

[@kajet666]

2:06 most cringeworthy thing I've seen in my life.

[@gtn]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it...

[@bethsmith1003]

Epic

[@kalimbodelsolgiuseppeespos8695]

XD

[@ricohl88]

People seriously pee themselves while biking? 😱🤯