Question:I'm putting together a glossary of tri-speak, triathlon terms and
training terminology that will help the beginner in the sport understand
what the hell we're talking about. I don't want to miss anything, so I'm
looking for any tri-words and terms that should go in the glossary. They
don't have to be serious--I'll accept comical (but clean) tri-words
too--and their definations.
Answer:
I'm putting together a glossary of tri-speak, triathlon terms and
training terminology that will help the beginner in the sport understand
what the hell we're talking about. I don't want to miss anything, so I'm
looking for any tri-words and terms that should go in the glossary. They
don't have to be serious--I'll accept comical (but clean) tri-words
too--and their definations.
Biff (a/k/a laying it down): To crash on your bike, although more common
to mountain biking.
Road rash: The result of Biffing (see above)
Wave: Groups of athletes starting together at the swim portion of a
triathlon. One wave of athletes could be pros, while another could be
women between 30 and 39.
PAM: Slippery, spray on lubricant used to encourage easy removal of a wet
suit. Also used for baking and frying foods for its non-stick properties.
IM: Abbrieviation for Ironman distance and fractions thereof (e.g. 1/2
IM). Can also be used to abbrieviate certain Ironman races, such as IMC
(Canada), IMA (Australia).
The Man: see also "Dave Scott"
Vigo: Race director in the Mid-Atlantic region responsible for such
lovely Sunday mornings including The Columbia Triathlon, Blackwater
Eagleman, and (this year) Age Groups Nat's. See also "The Man (other than
Dave Scott)".
Okay, here are some I haven't seen noted yet:
Ti = titanium=go fast bike parts
Terbo = Purveyor of above (Nytro on the West Coast)
Hog's Breath = meeting place in Penticton
Lava Java = meeting place in Kona
M-dot = Ironman logo; found on clothing, jewelry and tattooed on the
body.
Saint = Tri-Spouses/Mates
40/30/30 = Food ratio, carbs/protein/fats consumed in massive
quanitites.
PRBar = Tri 'Snickers'
gumboot : Description of a driver who wears a hat, blinkers and who doesn't let
his seeing eye dog drive. Usually got their drivers license off the back of a
Kellogs Pack and if they actually had a brain cell it would be lonely. (For
some strange, unknown reason these people also tend to drive Volvos)
pizza : What your skin looks like while it heals after getting hit by a
gumboot. Also known as road rash
hero to zero: Person who starts the race flat out and then doesn't finish
because they've blown up. Usually "He went from hero to zero"
blow up : to hit the wall, to be unable to compete at your fullest potential
due to exhaustion. Best Example: He blew up so badly it'll take the road crew a
week to fill in the crater.
