I have just finished my “A” race (Ironman 70.3) for this summer season and while I still have some smaller length races to look forward to, a familiar repeating pattern is sneaking up on me.
That is, for months I train, train, train and squeeze in time at nights, give up weekend days, lunch hours and basically like you, anywhere anytime I can find the time I would train. Finally, race day comes and the excitement happens and the euphoria envelops you for a little while after.
But, right after the big race I’m sore and tired and purposely give myself a little down time for my body to rest and recover. But before you know it, my time becomes focused on recovering from any of the hours lost from family and work. And then boom before you know it… my training time goes downhill.
I get my workouts in, but they are not long enough or hard enough and a little extra weight begins to creep back on (because I didn't slow down the feedbag part of it) and then a few weeks later I wake up and realize, I’ve already lost my peak fitness. Now comes the decision point.
Do I start my peak training process over again or do I accept a reduced level and be happy with it while I gain more balance back in my life for the summer?
What’s that old saying, “Life is what happens to you while your making other plans?” If only I didn’t have all these other responsibilities I would train to my hearts content. But the reality it that balance in all things is the best life for me.
Does this cycle ever happen to you? Tell us about your experience.
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