Training, some days are perfect. You get out there and swim, bike or run and push yourself, finish and feel great, tired, and a little sore when you finish. That is the way it should be. You are getting stronger and more fit. Prepping for the race. Then there are the off days...those days when you get out there and just fall short or even worse - fail!
I know that everyone has those days, but it doesn't help when it happens. I don't know why, but it feel like I have been beaten up and knocked out! It is more mentally challenging for me. I know that physically, I can accomplish anything I set out to do! But one bad workout and my mindset gets all out of whack! That's what happened a week ago.
I was swimming out at the Cove - it was a beautiful day and perfect conditions, and what do I do? I have a panic attack 1/4 mile out! It's happened once before, and that was the worst. This time I managed to swim back to shore - but it shook my confidence. Now my whole mental game is off. Add to that the general life stresses and I am having a hard time getting my grove back!
Today at least I had a great spin class - now I need to carry that momentum forward....
I need to get back in the water and have some great and encouraging friends that are backing me, but I am still a bit unsure of my self. It is something I have been successful at in the past, I just can't shake the feeling of failure!
Has anyone else felt that way? What are some ways to help get past it that have worked for you? I would love to hear!
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