Definition Courtesy of New American Dictionary.

tri-freak¹     Pronunciation Key  (tri-frk) noun 

1. An abnormally obsessive triathlete.
2. A TriFREAK Triathlon Participant.

Now to those of us who are, or know a triathlete, this definition says quite a bit. Because aren't triathletes by definition already obsessive? How many of us juggle the responsibilities of family and career but still insist on training at a level that seems insane to anybody who is not a triathlete? 

But it is this person who defines what a TriFREAK is. You see, a TriFREAK in actuality, has no choice but to be a TriFREAK. Triathlon is their chosen addiction and they will do whatever is necessary to continue their relationship with the sport. It takes incredible balance to prevent the other aspects of a TriFREAK's life from suffering and unfortunately, this is not always achieved. Balance is not a natural attribute of the TriFREAK. It must be learned.But hey, enough, you get the idea. And I am more than happy to get this party started....Hi, my name is Bo and I'm a TriFREAK. It feels good, try it. Look: the bottom line is that we are the only people on earth that understand each other. 

We are like the trekkies of fitness. We are freaks, or TriFREAKs, to the outside world. After finishing a race composed of equal parts pain and euphoria you know that to take part in a post race conversation with anyone who is not a triathlete is a total waste of time. You need to recap every painful, horrible challenge of the race you just completed with a fellow TriFREAK. Why? Because only they will understand why the net result of such an event would be pure pride and joy. Are you a TriFREAK?