We all know one, right? Someone who may or may not have money, but has the best of everything. (Jay admired both his car and bike when he joined me on a group ride a few weeks ago.) Likes to show off, has to be first, is super competitive when no one else is competing. Meet who Jay and I affectionately refer to as Mr. P(enis). (oyyy, wonder what kind of hits I'll get on with this post!!) Had never really spoken to him much other than a polite nod and smile if we bumped into each other in the group, but he just perspires over-confidence and ego.2 weeks ago was my first longish, hilly ride, and I happened to be feeling particularly strong that day. By the turn around point, I had caught up to the lead pack. Obviously, he was a little surprised that I was there. "oh hi, I don't even know your name, never seen you up here with the boys". Unamused, we exchanged introductions. Now a little distracted, I moved ahead of him, and stayed there for a bit -- until his ego kicked in, where he charged ahead, and said "... can't let a girl do all the work for too long." He tired quickly though each time he did this, so the rest of the ride back was a game of cat and mouse. After the brick run, still on his heels, he high-fived me on a great ride. Jay and I had a good laugh at the dialogue on the way home.Noticed he's like that with anyone that passes him, male or female, seems to burn him up. It's funny to watch.
Wednesday night's group swim in the pool, we were doing drills. During a 250 meter continuous set, Mr. P(enis) was standing in the deep end of the next lane over (yes, it's that shallow), and says "You're making it look easy Mel..." A little surprised that he'd offer little 'ol me a compliment, I thanked him, but let him know that it was a first for me, and I was feeling it! It wasn't easy. I'm pretty sure I had smiled until my set was finished, giggling to myself that must have proven "worthy" of his compliments rather than smug, egotistical comments (I was never offended, btw, it provided me with some entertainment lol). It was nice to see that he had a human side after all.
As the group gathered this morning for a repeat of the same hilly route from a few weeks ago with an extension, he found me in the pack, and said "see you up there with the boys today?"
I replied back saying it wouldn't be fair for the boys to do all the work..."
We chucked, and had a great ride.
Have a great week everyone!
25 comments:
Yup, we all know one. I have to work with one. Ugh. I'm still waiting for his human side to appear!
Great job on the workouts!!
I think being egotistical IS human...especially true with men.
Nice job Mel, keeping up with the boys -you show them what girls can do! ;)
Some people you just have to get to know. However, I can't stand people who think they are all that. Way to keep working hard.
I love it!! Definitely don't let the boys do all the work!!
That says a lot about your character in the way you handled him. Good for you!
Hi There! I'm new to following your blog. It was Recc'd to me by a fellow blogger. I was wondering how long you've been swimming. I'm just now trying to get into it but we don't have any tri groups in my area. I was trying to find a good training schedule to build a base for beginners. If you know of one shoot me a note. Good job "keeping up with the boys." When you kick Mr. P's ass you should definitely ask him if its hard to keep up with the girls. :)
This type is usually a (not-very) closeted misogynist; he "jokingly" makes those "Can't let a girl beat me"-type comments, but in fact he means them. He thinks if he makes them in a supposedly jocular way, he's hiding it well. He's not.
Funny you should call him Mr. Penis because I beat his is either really small or doesn't work that well or both.
Here in America, Sistre, where we don't bother with polite circumlocutions, we'd call this guy Mr. D*ck.
(P.S. This post wasn't about me was it? because if it was, I take back all that psycho-babble about the non-functional and small d*ck. Instead, I'd say this guy is AWESOME!1!)
Boys!
GREAT story!! Reminds me of red shorts guy that raced me a few months back.. So nice that his EGO does not get in the way of respecting another ATHLETE, regardless of gender..
Way to impress the hot shots Mel!!
even assholes can be funny sometimes. kind of like how a broken clock is still right twice a day?
So funny, I hopr mr P does not read your blog :)
Girl power! Way to represent!
maybe he's not actually a bad guy, some folks just ooze this sort of weird confidence and they don't mean to be off putting..they just are. sounds like he is making an effort now.. then again maybe he is a tool and I'm being way to nice
Typical Male Ego! Good for you not letting it get to you.
But what I find really funny are the women who act like that. They're the ones who often think they're really special, LOL.
Nice post. It really gets to them when you out do them with a nonchalant attitude.
I think you'll definitely be giving this guy a run for his money. It's okay to put him in his place sometimes. :)
Mr. P () lol...!!!!!!!!!!!
One of these days, you should say "you need me to carry you again today (insert name here)?" That should make him laugh. ;)
Hahahah - love your retort to him...
The group aspect of training with a club just makes everything all the more interesting. I think you made a friend! Keep up the good work- you are doing great!!
i love how you are whooping his butt! :) i also like how you are maintaining a good attitude about it and not letting it irritate you. i'm all about some competition but i hope i don't come across like this guy!
what kinda new blog friends did you get from this post? ;)
There's always one, remember it's what under the hood that counts, not the silly horns on the top of it!
There is always one in the crowd. I loved it when the "boys" did that. They would always work harder to drop me.. but I always got stronger for it. :) My favorite is sprinting.
Sounds like a budding rivalry that'll push you both to train hard :D
Gotta love it!
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