Been a while

Hopefully when the Spring warmer weather moves in your spirits will rise too. Nicer weather is always a motivator.

I was Gung Ho from about January 2007-July 2007, then I just completely lost my mojo.  I trained sporadically and completed my 2007 season (MY first).  I definitely considered the season a success, but I was pissed for losing my mojo.  I barely trained from Oct-Jan 2008 as we had a new baby and wifey had a rough final trimester.  I started back slowly, was/is discouraged but I keep plugging along and eventually will get it back.  Words of encouragement?  Start back slowly, log your workouts and fit it into your schedule.  It's easy for training to take a back seat to life, and I hope I can get to the point where many here are at, that training becomes an integral part of their day.  I don't think I helped you any, other than to say, I've been there, it sucks giving up all that base/endurance, we'll be here when you come back.  Oh yeah, I see you registered for mini_mighty.  Race fees are a great motivator.  Good luck.

Thank you both. I appreciate it.

Post race lets downs are normal. Add that to all of the other life events you had going on and I'd say its natural.

You already took the first step - getting back on the bike. Good for you. allow yourself to ease into it. I too, see you've registered for an early season tri. Great! Having something specific to train for is the best motivator. You're well on your way, welcome back!

Have fun, that's what it's about.

Mark - a former LI'er

Edited by rollinbones 2008-02-27 9:59 AM

[Post race lets downs are normal. Add that to all of the other life events you had going on and I'd say its natural]

ugh .. tell me about it .. my last race was in November 07 .. and it was cooold.. and I didnt have another race skedded until March 08.. right after that race I went into a deep funk about not not being able to race locally for 5 months.. I have done a few foot races and a half mary in the meantime.. but, still not a tri or even a du..