Have you ever seen this following a triathlon?
Someone finishes an amazing triathlon race and then begins right away to focus on all the things that they did wrong or could have done better to improve their time.
My point is that triathletes particularly seem to be kinda hard on themselves. Maybe because so many are Type-A personalities.
It’s true that this can be a tough and demanding sport both physically and mentally that requires discipline, techniques, gear and nutrition decisions and so it's true there is a lot you can examine to criticize about yourself.
But come on, give yourself a break and just remember that not every race will be your personal best. Weather conditions combined with how you feel that day and also how your equipment performs will all combine to help determine your outcome.
My point is to simply stop and take a deep breathe and appreciate what you have accomplished. Enjoy achieving a personal best or an improvement in any stage or just the success of finishing.
It’s always good to review and reflect on how you can improve and shave time off your next race. But it’s also good to enjoy the achievement of the moment.
Your comments?
Rock on!
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