August 8: Benefits of Triathlon Training

I have read on more than one occasion that triathletes are constantly fighting one ache or pain in their body, and that it becomes kind of expected. I think I'm getting to that point. I could say that this is because of my workout yesterday, but I know that's not it because I felt this way yesterday morning. And the morning before. I ache in more than one place, and each ache comes and goes.

My shoulder hurts. Or my hip is out. Or my back is tight. Or my neck crackles. Or all of the above, like this morinng. But things could be soooo much worse, right? I could be fighting cancer. Trust me, I thank God every day for my health and for the health of my family, that's not something that I take for granted.

There is a benefit of triathlon training that I never would have known until actually experiencing it. When I run, my shoulder doesn't hurt. When I swim, my shin splints are forgotten. When I bike, my back feels better than ever. Maybe variety in sports training is the way to go. Each muscle gets a break to recover just enough to keep going. At least it gives my brain an opportunity to forget about one ache, even if it's to focus on another. It's an interesting, though potentially viscious circle.

But I enjoy it. And I'm hooked.

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