Mindset

Something strange happened this morning which I will share with you.  As you know I have been feeling "out of sorts" recently and my sleep was broken at 4.30am with a false alarm call from the security company that monitors our alarm at the office so that didn't help.  I got up and prepared to go swimming.  As I drove off I changed my mind and headed to the office instead as I thought I could use the extra time clearing up before my holiday.  Changing my mind on the way to a training session!  This is a first.
On reflection I think I am suffering the "post ironman blues" which I thought I'd avoid by having other events lined up.  I currently do not have a training plan nor do I have a control mechanism (my coach) to make sure I am doing it - remember it was 12-14 hours a week before Ironman.  So I made myself a wee promise this morning which is when I get back from my holiday my training plan will be ready as will my mindset as I will have 1 month to get ready for a tough half Ironman competition.  In the meantime I am going to enjoy the extended rest and not feel guilty about it.  Now, back to work!