tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post2513541033496163064..comments2023-10-29T07:01:02.433-04:00Comments on Rockstar Rants: is it just my imagination creeping up on me?Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07010095624388448702noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post-17299683862229460912010-11-01T14:24:10.865-04:002010-11-01T14:24:10.865-04:00You need to decide what _you_ want first. it doesn...You need to decide what _you_ want first. it doesn't sound like you're there yet.zencyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972746221081909463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post-73051803962423892462010-11-01T11:54:51.100-04:002010-11-01T11:54:51.100-04:00It's ALWAYS easier to look at other people and...It's ALWAYS easier to look at other people and appreciate how they look when in reality you may look as good.<br /><br />Thanks for writing an honest post that, at least in my case, reflects what goes on the head of an athlete.tri like maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096897900587123961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post-29738833423933469682010-10-31T16:49:51.995-04:002010-10-31T16:49:51.995-04:00I agree with Joe's last paragraph. If you'...I agree with Joe's last paragraph. If you're concerned with what other people think of your body, rest assured that athletic men like athletic looking women, not skeletons or anything close to that.<br /><br />Look at your goals. If your number 1 goal is to be the picture of fitness, ala those chicks on espn that do the fitness competitions, then you're in the wrong sport. If your goals are to get faster in the world of TRI while not feeling guilty about enjoying good food and good beer, then who cares what your body-image is (unless of course it's hindering your goals, which it doesn't seem to be b/c you keep getting faster). <br /><br />Personally, I would never trade-out food/beer if it meant I could have a perfectly sculpted body. The body may make others happy, but the food/beer makes me happy and keeps me happy. Plus, you said it yourself - one day you'll get old and in lesser shape. The beer/food will be your friend no matter what kind of shape you're in!Sean in NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431152549351773692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post-52386921067939519672010-10-31T13:48:23.787-04:002010-10-31T13:48:23.787-04:00"Body issues" know no gender, no body ty..."Body issues" know no gender, no body type, no sexual preference, no political agenda. I think we all struggle with it at some point. One of the possible downsides of triathlon is that we are regularly exposed to so many absolute physical specimens that its tough to look in the mirror and be happy with what we have. Most frustrating of all is that, at some point, we have genetic limits to what we can achieve. <br /><br />I think an important thing to keep in mind, though, is that any of us that are actively engaged in the sport are already coming very close to our physical thresholds. From your posts, you clearly do very well in races and your training regimen is admirable. Isn't it nice to know that hard work can land you on a podium? There is a lot to be proud of in that. You've been given one, particular body and you've really seen what its capable of -- tested its limits to the fullest. In the process, you've succeeded in races and met all kinds of like-minded people with a similar desire to find out just what their particular body can do. It might be a 9hr Ironman. It might be a 35min 5K PR. Ultimately the key is to look inwards for our motivation -- not outwards.<br /><br />One last thing -- speaking as a heterosexual male triathlete in his 30s -- tiny, thin, and frail doesn't do it for us. A girl throttling past us -- tanned, strong (and severely tan-lined - a personal fave) quads powering her past me on an ascent -- THAT is hot...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357326905896007131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post-75421459782411529902010-10-31T12:45:17.455-04:002010-10-31T12:45:17.455-04:00Ugh...I wish I could help, but I have body issues ...Ugh...I wish I could help, but I have body issues too. I know it's crazy the way I think, but it is what it is. I've done the same thing with pictures too, but I don't think I've ever been completely happy with my body. <br />But, from the pictures I've seen of you, you look awesome! You are strong and fit and you should be proud of that.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688918556357315432.post-28043068376099913532010-10-31T11:00:50.321-04:002010-10-31T11:00:50.321-04:00Let me know when you find that balance. I need in...Let me know when you find that balance. I need in on that as well. It's crazy b/c everyone (non-athletes) think I should be losing weight training the way I do - but really I've gained a few lbs. Muscle? Fat? Who knows.Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943160527886185508noreply@blogger.com