The infamous list...12 things guys should know before pursuing a female triathlete.

1. Training is more important than you.  We'll try to fit you in sometime between our run, bike, and swim workouts.

2. Our bikes get more action than you ever will. Ride baby ride ;)

3. We love to eat.  We are not ashamed of this. The way to our hearts is through our stomachs.  Show us a yummy new restaurant or if you've got skills, cook us dinner.  Just remember that bad food experiences don't sit very well with us.

4. We are frequently very, very sore. Attempt to remedy this through massage and you'll be ours forever...or at least for as long as our muscles are tired.

5. If we ask you to join us in some form of training (i.e. a run, bike, or swim), it's our version of asking you out on a date. Be flattered. 

6. We frequently get up very early for races or workouts. If we say, "I can't go out tonight because I have to get up early tomorrow," it's probably true...although we've probably used this as an excuse at one point or another.

7. We'd prefer that you be an athlete of some sort so you can understand our passion for training.  If you are a fellow runner/cyclist/swimmer or triathlete, even better. Just remember that this comes with one stipulation: You must be faster than us. If you're not...well, that's just awkward.

8. We have a trifecta of conversation topics, and it goes something like this: Training, food, and talking about you and the other guys in our lives.  Expect that you and your antics will be thoroughly discussed on our next long ride or run.

9. We have no shame. We deck change and wear butt huggers to class.  Modesty pretty much goes out the window when you're a triathlete. Riding, lube, chafing, and digestion are all common topics of conversation for us.  But for your sake, we'll try to keep it to a minimum. 

10. Shaved legs, spandex, and short shorts are not just for girls ;)

11. We're hard to impress, perfectionistic, and type-A at times.  But we're also very dedicated.

12. We DO actually own nice clothes. When we're out, you probably won't recognize us at first. But we clean up very nicely ;)

Addendum:

~Do NOT attempt to pursue more than one of us at once. We're tighter with each other than we ever will be with you.

~If you snort, smoke, or shoot up anything...well, don't even bother.