Swim – bike run … wow, seems like two sports too many! The following article is provides a personal perspective on why people do triathlon …
A fellow racer came into transition next to me only to find that somebody had stolen her shoes from her space under the rack. Can you believe that? A spectator unselfishly gave up their own shoes so she could continue and finish – and she caught up with me and beat me handily despite the four minute lead on her that the travesty had generated for me. She went screaming by me with a smile, cheering me on since I was walking, along with almost every other racer that passed me. Another racer even walked with me, obviously sacrificing his own time to lend me support.
the full article : Triathlon motivation: why do you tri? Honestly, why? (Apr 7.09)