The convenience store on your weekend bike route now has a sign on the beer cave that reads, “no triathletes.” On the plus side, they now sell sports/electrolyte slush drinks. The watermelon margarita flavor is selling like hotcakes. Amazing Mental Floss Story about Slurpees!
The humidity is so bad that your athlete’s foot turned into athlete’s shin.
You replaced your cycling gloves with oven mitts. Not only do you have a better grip on hot handlebars but it’s easier to wipe your nose.
You asked your engineer friend about the practicality of a water-cooled bike saddle.
One of your cycling buddies swears she saw a snake hop across the road.
Your significant other asks you to stop storing your water bottles, gels and bike shoes in the freezer.
Your ultra-running buddy tried to get out of going on your weekend long run because he needs to paint his basement. He lives in a condo.
You’ve started swimming at night with a headlamp.
The gallon garden sprayer taped to your aero bars looks silly but it is so worth it.
You dog is really enthusiastic when you come home from long runs. You’re not sure if it’s because he missed you or because you’re salty.
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