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By Kristy Kinzer, Swimming World College Intern.<\/em><\/p>\n

What happens to swimmers who graduate and must leave the sport which has made up most of their identities, taken up most of their waking hours with training, and enabled their calorie-binging habits? Many find it difficult to adjust to a nine-to-five job, saving for a house or a family, and settling into the “real life” routine post-college and beyond.<\/p>\n

But there is good news, people! The sport of triathlon<\/a> is gaining much more popularity in the US, and it requires the same amount of drive, dedication, training time, and camaraderie experienced on a swim team. And there are virtually no age limits, so there’s a race for everyone out there. Whether you aspire to take up a new hobby or become the next “Iron Nun<\/a>,” you can continue your competitive athletic pursuits in water and on foot.<\/p>\n

Having many triathlon races under my belt, I can speak from personal experience that I think swimmers make some of the best triathletes. Why? Read on.<\/p>\n

1. We’re used to getting up at the crack of dawn for a workout.<\/h3>\n
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Most people cringe at the thought of a 6 a.m. workout, but most swimmers have practiced at earlier times for years without issues. To fit a workout into a busy day with a full-time job takes intentionality and discipline, which are required qualities of swimmers already.\u00a0Most races start around 7 a.m., which may require a 4 a.m. wake-up call to digest breakfast and get your equipment checked in. Starting the day with physical activity is a part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and many who take up the sport of triathlon report feeling much happier and more focused in all areas of their lives.<\/p>\n

2. We can’t stay away from competition.<\/h3>\n
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Nothing quite compares to the rush of adrenaline and nerves that overtake your mind and body before a swim race. Seeing your teammates jumping, screaming, and waving their arms back and forth gives you the extra drive to do your best. Competition is in our blood, and it must be channeled somehow after our competitive swimming days are over. Triathlon gives you not just one but three sports to attempt mastery over, and it keeps you on your toes with learning techniques in several disciplines. Just as swimming is more of an individual sport within a larger team, triathlon is every man or woman for themselves but also wanting everyone else to do their best. Typically, triathletes are humble and friendly people with a high respect for each competitor.<\/p>\n

3. Hard work is already a way of life.<\/h3>\n
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We’re all familiar with that friend who coasts by in life, brown-nosing his way through nearly everything. But with sports such as swimming, biking or running, no one can coast and be successful. All success is attributed to the hours of disciplined training and relational support. Swimmers naturally do not look for hand-outs and are used to training for a few hours in a row. Don’t get me wrong-we all love a recovery day or “easy” practice, but even those “easy” days require intense concentration on technical skill and strengthening body connections.<\/p>\n

4. Triathletes are quirky people, so swimmers fit right in!<\/h3>\n
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I’ve heard swimmers be described as “odd ducks” too many times to count, and I wear that descriptor as a badge of honor. Triathletes and swimmers alike seem to be cut from the same cloth, as enduring long, grueling workouts requires creative mind-games and induces long periods of being “inside your own head.” In general, swimmers and triathletes are very in-tune with their own bodies and are quite comfortable openly discussing bodily functions during workouts. This openness usually translates to social situations outside of the sport, where conversation topics may be less socially acceptable.<\/p>\n

5. You won’t be afraid of the swim.<\/h3>\n
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Nearly everyone knows how to ride a bike or run, regardless of enjoying the activities or not. But not everyone is comfortable in the water, and even fewer are comfortable in open-water situations. Even those with strong swimming backgrounds can panic when put in an open-water race, but the majority of swimmers have a leg-up on those without a strong swimming background. If you go to a race or meet triathletes out and about, ask them what their least favorite or weakest part of their race is, and most will tell you it’s the swim. Why not join a sport where you have a competitive advantage?<\/p>\n

6. We love to bond over a cold one after the finish line.<\/h3>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Mid Sussex Tri Club<\/p><\/div>\n

Let’s face it-watching a swim meet is not the most spectator-friendly event. Parents usually pack up a cooler with some cold brews to enjoy a little fresh air and socialize in the parking lot. With triathlon races, it is very socially acceptable for athletes to join the fun with the rowdy spectators after crossing the finish line with a free drink as a reward or their hard work. After all, they earned it! *Age 21 and up, of course.<\/p>\n

So if you’re bored and looking for a new hobby, just give a local triathlon a try and you might get hooked!<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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