I have been a very, very bad triathlete-in-training

Well I am definately not an experienced triathlete by any means but I know that I have had such weeks and it hasnt hurt me at all, in fact, its helped my training partner in a lot of ways by getting the rest he has gotten (those are his words ). The important thing is to not let it get you down and to get back out there. One week isnt a make or break thing but stopping altogether sure is.

Good luck!

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My "break" has lasted over a year....

I feel your pain. That joke I made about retirement after I stepped off the track last May does not seem so funny anymore. With warmer (not warm) weather upon us, I have started getting up earlier to run, but usually end up finishing up my assignments or attempting to look decent for work. Also, working 5 days a week and taking classes 3 nights a week doesn't leave a lot of time for stellar training regimine.....

Don't dwell on it.  Just throw those shoes on and go for a quick/short run.  Nothing earth shattering.  And then tomorrow, squeeze in another quickie.  Nothing major - just get out there and slice off a small piece of the day for yourself!!

Dan

Edited by dhyte 2004-06-04 8:29 AM

I agree with everyone else just get out and do something even if it is short. No one is perfect and I have been a bit on the unmotivated side myself lately and have backed off on training. I always feel better after a workout even a short one, but the negative self-talk sometimes gets the better of us. Pool workouts tend to be the best for stress relief for me. I guess it is all the concentrating on not drowning rather than my troubles.

Don't add the stress of not fitting in a workout add to your other issues. working out is suposed to be fun :-)

There is absolutly nothing wrong with taking a week off, sometimes it helps put things in perspective, wether lifes needs are demanding attention or your body needs some recovery a little break will help get one focused on tri-ing again.

You know what...that first workout back is always the hardest b/c of those feelings...but trust me, once you get out there, feel the endorphins, work up a sweat.....you are going to feel grrrrreat!

The cool thing about life and training for tris....there are DO-OVER!!!

so get out there and do it!

nt

Phoenix--

If you are anything like me, the biggest battle is psychological/emotional. Have a little mercy on yourself. You can't re-do last week, you can only do this one.

It's a new day and the past needn't define you. Chin up. Every day you decide to tri is a successful day.

Keep it up!!

Dana