Racing in a Speedo, revisited...
You need to get out more often...in the sun!
"If e wishes to sweem in dangerous waters, oo are we to deny im?
-Chef Skinner
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You need to get out more often...in the sun!
I'm in Chicago. The sun has broken through the clouds about twice thus far this year.
dude! your skin it's see thru
what I'm up to:
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I hope you at least got first place.
You may be a little bright in the speedo - but hey - at least you fit into one!
"The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret" - Sarah Bombell
I hope you at least got first place.
Official results have me as second, down 11 seconds. But I believe there was a late entry who finished about a minute up. Due to my position in the time trial start, though, I crossed the line in first.
The challenge has been put forth. I may have to respond in kind with a wild-ass speedo in a goof-off super sprint in July.
challenge....dare....just do it!
Taper Naked
At least the cap matches the speedo!
Oh, there is no way I could do that...
If I posted a picture like that, here, people would think they'd logged into National Geographic and were looking at pics of a silver back gorilla!
"If e wishes to sweem in dangerous waters, oo are we to deny im?
-Chef Skinner
http://antonspath.blogspot.com
dude! your skin it's see thru
I don't have a picture of me posted, but I am equally translucent. And I live in the South, just no melanin whatsoever.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
Oh, there is no way I could do that...
If I posted a picture like that, here, people would think they'd logged into National Geographic and were looking at pics of a silver back gorilla!
lol - nice. As a member of the hairy tri-athlete contingent, I say you go for it!
Oh, there is no way I could do that...
If I posted a picture like that, here, people would think they'd logged into National Geographic and were looking at pics of a silver back gorilla!
That's what my sister and I call my Dad at the beach. : )
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
Good golly. When I worked at the theme parks, we referred to that as Euro White. That nice pasty whiteness that actually has a hint of pink due to the blood vessels being visible through the translucent skin.
Note to you: tan before posting speedo pics. Excuse me while I go dry heave- hopefully my dinner stays down.
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
Good golly. When I worked at the theme parks, we referred to that as Euro White. That nice pasty whiteness that actually has a hint of pink due to the blood vessels being visible through the translucent skin.Note to you: tan before posting speedo pics. Excuse me while I go dry heave- hopefully my dinner stays down.
But on the plus side---he is probably skin cancer free.
They do make self tanners :)
Good job on the race!
Congrats on the race... but I'm waiting for Sooner to post a Rassmussen pic so that we can compare the tans and lack of width ;)
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I didn't notice the white skin but what great colors the suit is.
I bought a bikini (speedo training one) since I would be in Germany for 1 month before my tri and it would be a reminder to just have fun and relax a little. I would NEVER train in one in America. Too uncomfortable with pale skin and stretchy skin from 10 lb baby (I weigh 110). Anyway, I showed up at a pool here and every person was either a pro or looked like one. I was the ONLY one in a bikini (even my older son said I shouldn't get in the pool with them, I'd look like an idiot). But I did and ended up smiling my entire workout. Couldn't understand a thing the coach was telling me. Probably something like, "Who trains seriously in a bikini."
The challenge has been put forth. I may have to respond in kind with a wild-ass speedo in a goof-off super sprint in July.
I will also take up this challenge. I have an olympic in August.
Weary is the path that does not challenge.
TriSooner wrote:The challenge has been put forth. I may have to respond in kind with a wild-ass speedo in a goof-off super sprint in July.I will also take up this challenge. I have an olympic in August.
Hooray!!! this is one of the many reasons I LOVE SUMMER :)
Taper Naked
we can compare the ... lack of width ;)
Lack of width??
I'm waiting for Sooner to post a Rassmussen pic so that we can compare the tans
Sadly, the copyright tag covers up my thighs on all the photos. I went out for my first real sunny ride 2 days prior to the race and worked up a phenomenal cycling short tan (burn). Nice sharp transition from translucent to strawberry...
But on the plus side---he is probably skin cancer free.
They do make self tanners :)
Skin cancer free, thank you. And I plan to keep it that way, which means that I'll probably remain the colors of my Northern European and Irish ancestors. I'm fine with the paleness; it's the way I was designed.
brittda wrote:But on the plus side---he is probably skin cancer free.
They do make self tanners :)Skin cancer free, thank you. And I plan to keep it that way, which means that I'll probably remain the colors of my Northern European and Irish ancestors. I'm fine with the paleness; it's the way I was designed.
I know, I don't use them either :) THEY probably cause cancer of some sorts. I don't get the spray tans either. "Hi, I'll just spray some chemicals on my skin because it's better than the sun"...not
not only are you fast xc800runner, but you take abuse well too! :)
get that tan going, jhudalla, and hit the gym before posting pics! this crowd is hungry for more
not only are you fast xc800runner, but you take abuse well too! :)get that tan going, jhudalla, and hit the gym before posting pics! this crowd is hungry for more
what about you, tri-ac...any speedo pics in the future?
where the heck is Beads?
Taper Naked
what about you, tri-ac...any speedo pics in the future?
hmmm...another pasty guy from the northwest?
be careful what you ask for
There is a guy down here in San Antonio, name is Jack Alexander. He is always rockin' the speedo. He is 55 and nationally ranked( 1st or 2nd, I think). He has a beer gut and wears butterfly/flower banana hammock speedos, has a goofy walk (probably a side effect of the speedo) and constantly hands out @$$ whoopins to men 20 years junior in awesome shape. I am afraid of guys who wear speedos. It is a badge that says, "If you can beat me, you can make fun of me!" The closest I have ever gotten to Jack is 1 minute back, only because he rode off course for 2 miles. I have learned that you can definitely not judge a book by its cover, if you do, you don't know Jack...
...at the finish line, there are no losers...
Yeah, there's definitely stuff I am afraid to wear cause I am afraid it says "I am faster than you!" I saw the coolest pair of arm warmers with tattoo designs all over them. I loved them. But seriously, if I wore those, I'd have to kick some serious ass. Ditto for compression socks during a race. Raises the expectations way to high when people see you at the starting line.
That which does not kill me makes me faster...
lack of width was not meant in a bad way... more meant skinny/scrawny but not with the lack of muscle... just couldn't find the right word :)
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There is a guy down here in San Antonio, name is Jack Alexander. He is always rockin' the speedo. He is 55 and nationally ranked( 1st or 2nd, I think). He has a beer gut and wears butterfly/flower banana hammock speedos, has a goofy walk (probably a side effect of the speedo) and constantly hands out @$$ whoopins to men 20 years junior in awesome shape. I am afraid of guys who wear speedos. It is a badge that says, "If you can beat me, you can make fun of me!" The closest I have ever gotten to Jack is 1 minute back, only because he rode off course for 2 miles. I have learned that you can definitely not judge a book by its cover, if you do, you don't know Jack...
he use to be my swim coach!! he is hilarious he always wears that canadian fanny pack- he even wore it to our swim banquet and we all made him take it off (i mean seriously who wears a fanny pack with a suit?!?!?!) he is an awesome guy though i only wish the clark parents hadn't run him off, the coach they have now is a joke.
lack of width was not meant in a bad way... more meant skinny/scrawny but not with the lack of muscle... just couldn't find the right word :)
I think you're digging yourself a hole Kylie. LOL
better quit while you're ahead. :)
Bravo, xc! You got serious cojones man. (not that I can tell with the watermark mind you)
Racing in a Speedo, posting pics, chatting about it.. Right on bruddah!
I think I have an old school pic of me and my (black) speedo in the archives.
I'll dig it out to support you (figuratively speaking, heh).
PoC
PS. congrats on the podium finish!
""Your ass looks fantastic. Are the kids in bed yet???"
- TonisTri. 10/2009

he use to be my swim coach!! he is hilarious he always wears that canadian fanny pack- he even wore it to our swim banquet and we all made him take it off (i mean seriously who wears a fanny pack with a suit?!?!?!) he is an awesome guy though i only wish the clark parents hadn't run him off, the coach they have now is a joke.
I have been racing with Jack for about 4 years now, and I think Speedo gives these things to him. They must be the factory rejects or the ones that no one else will buy. I have seen Jack in 3 races this season, and he hasn't repeated speedos yet, not to mention they get uglier every race, too. I will have to experiment with one under my normal race suit. Maybe Speedo makes their liners out of Tabasco sauce, and that is why the guys who wear them are so fast. I think it will remain one of triathlon's greatest mysteries...maybe for a future episode of "Myth Busters" or something along that line...
...at the finish line, there are no losers...



















Right, so I know a couple of you have been awaiting this for a while, so without further ado: