What is happening? One day I feel like I am on the top of the training game, and today....
I spent the weekend watching the Olympics and just stretching. I went for a quick ride on Saturday as I needed to go into the office in the morning. Quick cadence with a big climb. My rhythm was good, and as I started the climb I saw a rider about 1/4 mile ahead. Target. I maintained my gearing, and sat in the saddle for the climb. I got him pretty quickly and then passed him and he got out of the saddle and started to climb out. I stayed in the saddle and spun, and matched him at the top. We spoke briefly, and he stayed on my wheel for most of the ride into town. I could only guess how long he was out, but he stayed on my wheel as I maintained a strong cadence back into T Wells. I don't know when he left, but I took a glance and noticed he was gone. HR never pushed into zone 3, and I felt really good.
Then, I just watched TV. I made a pact with myself to only stretch on Sunday. We took the family to the pool and just had fun on Sunday. It was great to see the kids in the pool. Boy is just fearless and really is begging for lessons. The girls were bold and wanted to stay in the pool for hours. They slept great that night.
So, today's Monday and that means Swim Training. And I am here on the blog. Can you guess why? It's because I don't want to go. Yep, you guessed it my motivation is nil. And I don't know why. My feet (arch) are killing me on my left foot, that's one of the excuses. But deep down, I just don't want to do this on my own. I've always enjoyed the sense of oneness that you got by yourself, but now that I am really making progress I want someone to be with me to tell me how much better I am. Glory Hound. So, if anyone can give me some Silver Bullet to get rid of this 'buddy' mentality please let me know.
I also checked the results for the London Tri Olympic distance held on Sunday. They are already accepting applications for 09, and I thought why not? However, the £78 entry shocked the hell out of me. Is that the norm for Olympic distances? Maybe I should look at Windsor or Eton next year.
Ok, that's me out. No more stuck in the mud Otter. Tomorrow its pool in the afternoon, followed by the Tonbridge - Home run. Wish me luck.
3 comments:
Sometimes motivation is like that one day thru the roof … the next in the gutter. It is a sport, a hobby, a past time – and thus should be enjoyable – remember that.
We el all need different stimuli – sometimes training on your own – being ONE is enough sometimes its not – find others that you can occasionally train with – without the need to commit to always training together. Clubs are good for this you don’t have to always go to their training sessions but they are there if you want.
Also think of those around you – those you work with – mates – a number of times I swim with people I work with by doing nothing more than saying ‘I’m swimming tomorrow, you fancy it’ they may not be as good as you but it doesn’t matter – it will provide stimuli thus motivation
WW
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Regarding your foot, have you been to see a physio - this could be a bit plantar fasciitis which its best to actively treat
WW
Cheer for that WW, yesterday I had a great swim and I've just finished a Spin class that really pushed it. I think maybe I just need to stop thinking and enjoy the view.
The foot is feeling better as I changed my laces to elastics and have bought a new pair of work shoes. Will see how they go the next day or so.
Hope the Flu gets better.
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