Subject: RE: cures for depression from bike wipe this weekend I just recently had my first run in with the pavement on my bike. Was having one of those days where I was doing real well and felt strong, then made a stoooopid turn way to fast. Pedal hit the ground and I went flying. Banged up the new bike and myself. I got up pretty pissed and disappointed.
Like they say, it's not a matter of if you will ever crash but when. I did get into a funk afterwards as well. The way I dealt with it was by telling myself that the pain is progress. Similar to your first 1000 yd swim or your first 50 mile bike ride, what ever it may be this is just a part of all that hard work and training to reach your goal. You've crashed, now you can say you've been there and experienced road rash. Now you look forward to healing and getting back in that saddle with a better understanding of what it takes to be a triathlete and a strong sense of pride that you are still at it!
Don't let it get you down, rather allow it to build you up. Imagine how it will feel when you run through the finish line! Kick @ss man! |