3 days until my first triathlon. Current weather forecast: Isolated showers with a high of 19c (66f).
I have an odd hangup. I can't bring myself to wish anyone good luck for a race. It's not that I don't want to give them good luck, but I just can't do it.
It comes from a background in theatre. In theatre, you don't say "good luck" because that could bring bad luck. Instead, you say "break a leg". For decades, it was a habit that I followed, and it's not easy to change ingrained habits.
I don't think most people want to hear "break a leg" prior to a race...
So, if I get a little tongue tied when telling you to "have a good race", it's because I'm biting my tongue on my instinct to tell you to "break a leg". Nothing personal. ;)
It comes from a background in theatre. In theatre, you don't say "good luck" because that could bring bad luck. Instead, you say "break a leg". For decades, it was a habit that I followed, and it's not easy to change ingrained habits.
I don't think most people want to hear "break a leg" prior to a race...
So, if I get a little tongue tied when telling you to "have a good race", it's because I'm biting my tongue on my instinct to tell you to "break a leg". Nothing personal. ;)
That's why I always say "have fun!".
ReplyDeleteI agree with Keith - I say "have fun" a lot or take lots of pics!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha good to know!!
ReplyDeleteWell have fun and take lots of pictures at your first triathlon in 3 days!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.
I hope you have a wonderful race. Just enjoy every moment of it.
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