culture

Last weekend, I reckon I was conned into going to a training camp for triathletes. I was asked it I wanted to go on a camp with his triclub frenz. Of course I assumed that it'd be a relaxing, sort of get away/get to know each other camp. But a couple of days before the weekend, I found out that it was a TRAINING CAMP! This is of course, Gav's idea (well on of his ideas) of a weekend away; early mornings spent either bike riding &/or running then an open water water in freezing cold salty water in the afternoon. I dont mind running or riding or swimming but I'd like to sleep in, especially on the weekends. *grinz*

Alrite it didnt turn out so bad. I had fun meeting his triclub frenz. But there is a certain culture that comes with being in such a club. For one, each other them has a nickname . . . so when they introduce themselves to me its Andrew but when they speak to each other its Arcon. And all their nics has a specfic meaning too!

Here's some others
Nathan - The Rock (cos he sinks like a rock in the water)
Bridget - Yoga (cos she can down a couple (aka 8) Yoga Bombs plus she shouted everyone)
Claire - Buster (I heard that she has been known to bust balls!)
Tammy - Feather (cos she runs as little as a feather)
Janine - 7-up (7 minutes older than her twin sister)
There's also Dr. Lactic, Greeny, Mac Daddy, JDI, Gillie, cant think of anymore but you get my drift . . . ! I had to figure out who Gav was talking about cos I know them by their birth not nicknames. Hahaha.

The other obvious thing with trialthetes is that their somewhat addicted to exercise . . . plus they can constantly speak of riding, running or swimming! Technique, times, types of training . . . Dont get me wrong its ok & interesting for awhile but it does get a little repetitive, alot of the time.

But like youths they can all party & drink! Hahaha 2 - 3 in their system & its decreased perception & jugdement b'cos of their physic it only takes a little to start feeling the effects . . . muahahaha! Hilarious!

Overall the weekend was tops.