That man.. he talk funny..

Over the last 6 months I feel as though I have picked up a whole range of interesting terms relating to endurance training. I think it is important that as athletes, we understand these specific terms in order that we may better understand the environment in which we train and the athletes amongst who, we spend our time.

This is the endurance coach 'jargon buster' of triathlon training terms which I have recently accumulated from within the Wigan borough:

1. I'm as f****d as a robber's dog..

This phrase is for use during high intensity or prolonged exercise when the athlete suffers from an extreme level of fatigue... this phrase may also be replaced with the slightly stranger but less offensive:

2. I am absolutely badgered..

During a cycle training ride, if a fellow team mate pulls up alongside with a glint in eye and wishes to warn you of a pending attack on the next climb, he may well say:

3. Are we 'avin a do' ?

The phrase 'avin a do' is generally followed by a marked increase in both pace and heart rate.

If a fellow team mate does indeed 'ave a do' he may select a gear which requires him to generate more force but which also enables him to ride at a faster speed as a direct consequence. Your team mate may suggest that you select a similar gear ratio and will often say:

4. Stick it in'th big chonker..!!

Such training rides inevitably result in high levels of fatigue due to riders 'avin a do in'th big chonker' and in the last few miles they are generally 'badgered'. Following an hour in the coffee shop a team mate may stand up only to realise that they can barely move their legs. This acute inflammatory response goverened by the immune system is often described as:

5. I'm as stiff as a wizard's d**k!!

I am still learning and make a note of new terminology on a weekly basis.. I will endevour to keep you informed as the language develops.

Here endeth theenduranceblog..