Iron-isms.

Iron laundry the state of affairs in which most of your laundry consists of damp, smelly clothes draped about the bedroom, house, lawn furniture, whatever to air out.

Iron napping With no warning, in the middle of the day, I'll just suddenly drop off....Oh? Eh? >snort<

Iron tapeworm Orders you to feed it with anything within reach. In a loud, raspy voice that will not be silenced.

Iron Cravings. Not to be confused with the tapeworm, iron cravings lead you to large quantities of salt, potatassium, protein, and carbs. Usually directs you to unhealthy things such as cheese fries, fried chicken, and fried cheese sticks.

Iron fidgeting Seen mostly during the taper, this is the part where you're tempted to go and get one more long run in...just in case. Surely one set of speed intervals wouldn't hurt? Are you SURE i'm supposed to be doing "nothing" for three days this week?

Iron ADHD. Huh? What were we talking about?

Iron shopping Lets see...Neoprene booties, neoprene cap, new running shoes, sportslick tube, Garmin strap, chois butt'r pocket pacs, chapstick x2, fig newtons, red bull, baked lays...

Iron offspring "Mom, when are you going to call me back? How come you're never home? Where were you all weekend long?"

Iron perseveration How cold is the water? Will it be choppy? Will there by wind? How high are the hills? how cold is the water NOW? Will the run be hot? Are there hills on the run? have you checked the weather forecast for the race venue today? Is it a one loop or two? Is the road in good shape? Is it a closed course? Can I finish before midnight? Did I train enough?
How cold is the water NOW?
Now? What about NOW?

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