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bluebirdbiker posted 2 years ago.
Any goals? Races? They usually help for motivation BUT the big thing is: Don't think about it, just go out and do it. If after 10min you don't like it, go back. Then you have a prob.
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jmruns430 posted 2 years ago.
Overtraining and burn out isn't always physical; many times your just get this mental lack of will. Take it easy, and just tell yourself to go try something new, be it rock climbing, mountain biking, rowing, yoga, hiking or trail running or something else. This might give you the rest you need from the triathlon focus and peak your interest to keep doing something. I tend to get those mentally lazy weeks after a long block of training or a few hard races. I'll take a week and just try to have fun doing something else and it usually comes back to me.
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djrez4 posted 2 years ago.
If you have goals, they might be too big or too long term. Break things down, ie. like when you're climbing a hill on your bike and you tell yourself, "ok, up to the next tree...ok, up to that street sign...ok, up to that deer...STOP MOVING DEER!!"
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
Rousseau (I think) said "The reason for man's unhappiness is his inability to sit quietly in his room."
WE think we must always push,push,push...when we don't have to.
There are times in life when it's ok to not want to do much,It will pass.
Set a few goals, try something new in your down time...you will know when it's time to pick it up again...
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" - Vincent Van Gogh
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blazindave posted 2 years ago.
Thanks alot everyone. The thing is, i want to do the ironman within the next two years. My schedule is insane (for me) and i dont even have time to swim :(
With the upcoming Canadian winter...oh god. Damn university and its work :(
cheers!
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Star posted 2 years ago.
Well, coming from a different perspective, there may be something else in your life that is causing you mental or emotional stress. Evaluate what's going on right now: Relationship problems? New school or overwhelmed by schoolwork? Family problems? Recent move? Illness of a family member or friend? Weather blues? Transition of some kind?
All of these things (and others) can and do affect our emotional state and mood. Maybe there's something personally going on that's affecting your motivation. If you think something else (besides training burnout) is the culprit, go meet with your doctor or a counselor. You have to take care of yourself both physically and mentally ;)
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
Maybe you are in a training rut.
Do something different,
Take off your watch and HRM.
Ride a mountain bike,
Do a trail run,
Do it for the fun and not the performance.
it might clear your head.
Nothing to it, but to do it
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blazindave posted 2 years ago.
beads1985;52557 wrote:
Maybe you are in a training rut.
Do something different,
Take off your watch and HRM.
Ride a mountain bike,
Do a trail run,Do it for the fun and not the performance.
it might clear your head.
I never train with a HRM or watch. I only ride a mountain bike:p
And i always did it for fun.
any more tips?haha:p
maybe i just need a break.
im starting to feel a bit better.
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Tamara posted 2 years ago.
blazindave;52540 wrote:
My schedule is insane (for me) and i dont even have time to swim :(
With the upcoming Canadian winter...oh god. Damn university and its work :(
Just reading your own words to me answers the question. Sounds like you are swamped with life, and maybe right now working out is feeling more like another box to check off on your "To Do" list rather than a relief or pleasurable activity. Same thing with socializing with friends. So, kind of agreeing with Star, maybe you are just overwhelmed and need to figure out how to release the pressure on yourself for right now to get through this period in your life.
Sort out the "wanna do's" and the "gotta do's", and make sure there's nothing else majorly weighing on your psyche. You'll pull through, just don't place unreasonable demands on your mind and body. Ironman is a laudable goal, but only if you're at a place in your life where you can make the needed sacrifices to achieve it. Maybe right now isn't that time. If you can figure all this out, it may allow your motivation to return in time.
Hang in there!
"It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit." ~George Sheehan
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
blazindave;52647 wrote:
I never train with a HRM or watch. I only ride a mountain bike
And i always did it for fun.any more tips?haha
maybe i just need a break.
im starting to feel a bit better.
So the opposite is the problem.
You are not taking this seriously enough!!:D
Get a watch and HRM and a road bike,
and get serious will you
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
Scott..you sure you aren't in politics?
Balzindave...Seriously...take some time off..drink your favorite beverage...watch some movies...read a good,non-sports or tri oriented book. Sleep late.
It will come back...and when it does...get a plan, a good one for your goal races next year and stick to it....including the rest days!
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
Anton;52661 wrote:
Scott..you sure you aren't in politics?
Balzindave...Seriously...take some time off..drink your favorite beverage...watch some movies...read a good,non-sports or tri oriented book. Sleep late.
It will come back...and when it does...get a plan, a good one for your goal races next year and stick to it....including the rest days!
Can I count on your vote?? :D
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Star posted 2 years ago.
Beads and Anton...you two need to behave!! The two of you seem to hijack most every post...are we going to have to separate you? A fellow trifueler is in need of some support here and you're bringing politics into the mix? Good gosh, we don't want to depress him even more! The state of the nation is not going to give him that calming, relaxing place where he can leave his worries behind! I think maybe your HRM has interferred with your brainwaves :D (So, Blazindave...we know what's wrong with them).
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ggalvao posted 2 years ago.
"All man's miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone."
That's Blaise Pascal! :)
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
I was being good.
I offered some good info.
And we are quoting philosophers too!!
He needs to be a little more Goofy and he will be fine.
It works for me :D
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
ggalvao...Thank you for the correction...names sometimes slip through my 52 year old sieve for a brain.
Star...I consider myself spanked...No more politics....
and as far as acting Goofy...
"Life is to serious to take seriously." (Anton S.)
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blazindave posted 2 years ago.
but..but..but...if i take a break, im gonna go all sour :(
I wont be able to even run a 10k!
I dont know what it is. Thanks for your help.
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MadAustinite posted 2 years ago.
I feel that when i sign up for a race that gives me HUGE motivation and i keep thinking bout how well im gonna do.
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I'm just so lazy. I want to get going, but i have almost no motivation. I think i sleep enough. I havent burnt out.
I just dont feel like doing anything. Be it school, or friends or sports or anything?
Is this depression? Im not sad or anything.
I just dont feel like doing anything.
help!:confused: :(
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